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Wilco Fair and Rodeo Fair Queens, inaugural Queen Morgan Notgrass (seated back), first runner up Courtney Hall (seated front) and Alexis Zua Zua (standing back), speak about this year’s fair and rodeo during the Commissioners Court meeting on August 12. Photo by Nalani Nuylan

Wilco Fair and Rodeo Fair Queens, inaugural Queen Morgan Notgrass (seated back), first runner up Courtney Hall (seated front) and Alexis Zua Zua (standing back), speak about this year’s fair and rodeo during the Commissioners Court meeting on August 12. Photo by Nalani Nuylan

Revived county fair and rodeo celebrates fifth year

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
From Ferris wheels to farming, lumberjacks to lassos, and barrel racing to barbecue, the Wilco Fair and Rodeo offers a little of everything.
This map shown to the P&Z Commission during their September 16 meeting shows phase 1A and 1B of the first stage of development. It includes retail, office, multi-family, hotels and conference space, a cultural venue and open space.

This map shown to the P&Z Commission during their September 16 meeting shows phase 1A and 1B of the first stage of development. It includes retail, office, multi-family, hotels and conference space, a cultural venue and open space.

Southwestern plan moves forward

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, September 18, 2025
New development is indeed coming to the vacant land east of Southwestern University. Georgetown’s Planning & Zoning Commission on Tuesday, September 16, unanimously approved an amendment to the university’s Planned Unit Development, which will allow commercial development on 68.
6-year-old Hendrix Eke of Pflugerville helps his family find a pumpkin in the pumpkin patch at Sweet Eats Fruit Farm during Fall Festival Weekend on Saturday, October 10, 2020. The farm includes a petting zoo, horseback rides, pig races and a corn maze. All visitors 10 or older are required to wear face coverings. Sweet Eats Fruit Farm is at 14400 East State Highway 29 in Georgetown. Photo by Andy Sharp.

6-year-old Hendrix Eke of Pflugerville helps his family find a pumpkin in the pumpkin patch at Sweet Eats Fruit Farm during Fall Festival Weekend on Saturday, October 10, 2020. The farm includes a petting zoo, horseback rides, pig races and a corn maze. All visitors 10 or older are required to wear face coverings. Sweet Eats Fruit Farm is at 14400 East State Highway 29 in Georgetown. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Welcome Fall! Events and festivities across Williamson County

News Staff
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Sweet Eats Fall FestivalSweet Eats’ Fall Festival starts in late September and runs through early November. This annual farm fest includes a corn maze, pumpkin patch, petting zoo and pig races. Visit www.sweeteats.com to purchase tickets and to learn more about daily programming.
Michael Valencia stands with his wife, Tanya, in front of the Gator Toes bag sealer. The machine can seal 30 bags per minute. Photo by Abbey Archer

Michael Valencia stands with his wife, Tanya, in front of the Gator Toes bag sealer. The machine can seal 30 bags per minute. Photo by Abbey Archer

Mikey V’s builds new manufacturing facility in Jarrell

Abbey Archer
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Pepper, Dill Pickle Jalapeño and Moroccan Madness hot sauces are only the tip of the iceberg of what is being produced at the new manufacturing facility in Jarrell. With the new machines, Mikey V’s is growing from producing 4,800 to 18,000 bottles of hot sauce per day.
The exterior of the Farmer’s Commons restaurant and tasting room. Located at 111 Via Francesco, Florence.

The exterior of the Farmer’s Commons restaurant and tasting room. Located at 111 Via Francesco, Florence.

Italian-inspired vineyard, event space growing in Florence

Abbey Archer
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
The Vineyard at Florence is a Tuscan-style resort featuring a boutique hotel, villas, event spaces, a wine tasting room and a restaurant that’s become a destination for visitors.
Todd Pettengill stands holding one of his bowling balls at Lucky Strike Georgetown located at 1010 North Austin Avenue. Mr. Pettengill brings a rolling bag with four balls, of varying weights, to choose from depending on lane conditions. Photo by Abbey Archer

Todd Pettengill stands holding one of his bowling balls at Lucky Strike Georgetown located at 1010 North Austin Avenue. Mr. Pettengill brings a rolling bag with four balls, of varying weights, to choose from depending on lane conditions. Photo by Abbey Archer

Bowling builds personal ties

Abbey Archer
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Todd Pettengill started bowling in team leagues at Lucky Strike Georgetown, which is owned and operated by Bowlero, last year. “League bowling is really fun,” Mr. Pettengill said. “I joined because I'm retired and my daughter kind of pushed me. She said, ‘You need to get out and just meet people.
Keynote speaker Shilo Harris, right, receives a brick from Diane Klutz, the Veteran’s Memorial Advisory Group Chairwoman, that will be placed in Sun City’s Veteran’s Memorial Plaza. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Keynote speaker Shilo Harris, right, receives a brick from Diane Klutz, the Veteran’s Memorial Advisory Group Chairwoman, that will be placed in Sun City’s Veteran’s Memorial Plaza. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Sun City honors community with Patriot Day event

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Throughout Shilo Harris’ keynote speech at the Sun City Patriot Day Ceremony on September 11, his West Texas drawl filled stories of him hat shopping, recalling the importance of 9/11 and spending time with his family.

Georgetown’s $1.3 billion budget finalized

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Georgetown City Council approved the second reading of the proposed 35.3 cent tax rate and $1.3 billion total budget for Fiscal Year 2026 during the September 9 city council meeting. Both will go into effect October 1. The finalized budget is $457.4 million more than the $842.
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