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GISD gifted posters of 10 Commandments

Katherine Hamilton
Friday, September 26, 2025
Georgetown ISD has found itself in the middle of a battle between proponents of Texas’ new law to post 10 Commandments posters in classrooms and parents suing the state to block the action.
Large modules of harvested cotton are ready to be ginned at Waterloo Gin on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. The gin is along County Road 414 east of Taylor. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Large modules of harvested cotton are ready to be ginned at Waterloo Gin on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. The gin is along County Road 414 east of Taylor. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Cotton harvest marks end of summer in Williamson County

Andy Sharp
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Scenes of the cotton harvest at Waterloo Gin along County Road 414 east of Taylor, as well as   County Road 417 in the Wuthrich Hill area and  County Road 357. Photos by Andy Sharp
This map shows Georgetown’s water utility range. Areas 6, 9 and 10 are the three areas not included in a nearby city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction. Currently, there is interest from 4 or 5 water providers in these land parcels. The land that is marked with stripes will remain in Georgetown’s water territory. (Map courtesy City of Georgetown)

This map shows Georgetown’s water utility range. Areas 6, 9 and 10 are the three areas not included in a nearby city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction. Currently, there is interest from 4 or 5 water providers in these land parcels. The land that is marked with stripes will remain in Georgetown’s water territory. (Map courtesy City of Georgetown)

Killeen, Jarrell express interest in purchasing Georgetown water territory

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, September 25, 2025
The sale of portions of Georgetown’s water district is moving forward as city staff begin receiving responses from neighboring cities about purchasing Georgetown’s water service territory located in other cities’ extraterritorial jurisdictions.
From left, Furbaby board member Eric Norrell, volunteers Maria Alvarado, President and CEO Kori Bindl, WHO Vice President Judy Madsen and Networking & Volunteer Liz Taylor.

From left, Furbaby board member Eric Norrell, volunteers Maria Alvarado, President and CEO Kori Bindl, WHO Vice President Judy Madsen and Networking & Volunteer Liz Taylor.

Women Helping Others: Furbaby Food Pantry helps provide for pets

Anne Marshall
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Furbaby Food Pantry is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping families in need of assistance with their pet. It was established in 2021 by founder Kori Bindl, who shared information about the group’s mission with Women Helping Others this month.
Southwestern’s Jackie Powell celebrates after she scored on Friday night. Photo courtesy Eduardo Moll

Southwestern’s Jackie Powell celebrates after she scored on Friday night. Photo courtesy Eduardo Moll

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Busy week for Southwestern athletics

Thursday, September 25, 2025
The Southwestern University Volleyball team opened up Southern Athletic Association Conference play with three wins over the weekend.SU played two games on Saturday, September 20, against Sewanee and Oglethorpe University. The team played a third game on Sunday against Millsaps College.
AI expert Will Hurd (left) conversing with journalist Bryan Mays about the importance of AI in school at the Sheraton on September 18.

AI expert Will Hurd (left) conversing with journalist Bryan Mays about the importance of AI in school at the Sheraton on September 18.

How AI can affect warfare, education

Abbey Archer
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Artificial intelligence was the focus of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce’s latest luncheon September 18 at the Sheraton Austin Georgetown Hotel. Will Hurd – a former politician and AI expert — joined KVUE news anchor Bryan Mays for a Q&A about AI and its future implementation. Mr.
Two Step Inn attendees sing along to The Panhandlers’ “West Texas is the Best Texas” on Sunday, April 6, 2025. (Sun Archive)

Two Step Inn attendees sing along to The Panhandlers’ “West Texas is the Best Texas” on Sunday, April 6, 2025. (Sun Archive)

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Chris Stapleton, Brooks & Dunn to headline Two Step Inn

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Chris Stapleton and Brooks & Dunn will headline next year’s Two Step Inn country music festival in Georgetown. The event takes place April 18 and 19 in San Gabriel Park. Other artists on the 2026 lineup include 90s rock band Goo Goo Dolls and country legend Randy Travis.
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