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Ed and Silvia Stade, left, speak with Kathy Fitzgold, who is part of the Jail and Justice Center Complex project team, during a community engagement meeting Saturday, August 22, at the Williamson County EMS North Campus. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Ed and Silvia Stade, left, speak with Kathy Fitzgold, who is part of the Jail and Justice Center Complex project team, during a community engagement meeting Saturday, August 22, at the Williamson County EMS North Campus. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Residents not satisfied with Williamson County outreach efforts over Justice Complex

After three months of public pushback against the location for the Jail and Justice Center Complex, Williamson County hosted a public engagement meeting to collect resident feedback Saturday, August 22. A second event is set for Thursday, August 27.
Ascension President and CEO Eduardo Conrado, left, speaks to attendees about the new six-story tower at Ascension Seton in Round Rock. The ribbon cutting for the new tower was held on August 21. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Ascension President and CEO Eduardo Conrado, left, speaks to attendees about the new six-story tower at Ascension Seton in Round Rock. The ribbon cutting for the new tower was held on August 21. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Ascension Seton expands Round Rock hospital

Ascension Seton Williamson Hospital in Round Rock has expanded its medical services with a new six-story tower that includes two new operating rooms, more MRI capacity, an observation unit, an expanded emergency room and a new cath lab.
Debra Nix, Susi Hinton and Ellen Kennedy hold food they made during the Cooking Across Cultures workshop, including a olive hummus appetizer and grilled peach dessert. Photo by Abbey Archer

Debra Nix, Susi Hinton and Ellen Kennedy hold food they made during the Cooking Across Cultures workshop, including a olive hummus appetizer and grilled peach dessert. Photo by Abbey Archer

Extension office’s ‘Cooking Across Cultures’ series explores Mediterranean cuisine

Williamson County residents learned how to prepare heart-healthy Mediterranean dishes during a hands-on cooking class hosted August 18 by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office.The class was part of the Extension Office’s new health-conscious Cooking Across Cultures workshop series.
 GISD’s Chief Academic Officer Heather Petruzzini visits Wolf Ranch Elementary School the first week of school in the new year. With her are students Emma Hess, Ian Blankenship, Lily Lothringer and Adia Powers.  Photo by Katherine Hamilton

GISD’s Chief Academic Officer Heather Petruzzini visits Wolf Ranch Elementary School the first week of school in the new year. With her are students Emma Hess, Ian Blankenship, Lily Lothringer and Adia Powers. Photo by Katherine Hamilton

Not content with a B state rating, GISD aims for an A in 2027

Georgetown ISD has its eyes on an A state rating in 2027, after receiving a B rating this year — up from Cs from 2022 through 2025. “Earning a B is good.
Judge Betsy Figer Lambeth of the 425th District Court clutches a Judges robe as she gives a speech at her retirement ceremony in the 277th District Courtroom on August 21. Her mother made the robe for Judge Lambeth’s swearing in ceremony on January 1, 2013. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Judge Betsy Figer Lambeth of the 425th District Court clutches a Judges robe as she gives a speech at her retirement ceremony in the 277th District Courtroom on August 21. Her mother made the robe for Judge Lambeth’s swearing in ceremony on January 1, 2013. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

‘Bring truth to the law': Judge Betsy Lambeth reflects on a trailblazing career

Betsy Lambeth has a new thing coming. Donning her signature teal with pearls or a brooch, her quick wit and calm demeanor give insight into how she wore her judicial robe.Her attentive eyes survey the packed 277th District Courtroom in the Williamson County Justice Center.
Landrie Mays, first-year teacher at Purl Elementary School, smiles with her welcome bag that was given to 315 new teachers throughout Georgetown. (Courtesy Georgetown Chamber of Commerce)

Landrie Mays, first-year teacher at Purl Elementary School, smiles with her welcome bag that was given to 315 new teachers throughout Georgetown. (Courtesy Georgetown Chamber of Commerce)

New Georgetown teachers receive welcome bags

About 315 new teachers at Georgetown ISD, GT School and Gateway College Preparatory School received welcome swag bags from the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce that included gift cards, special offers, coupons, useful supplies and more from local businesses.
 A sailboat glides through Granger Lake water  near the Granger Lake Dam near sunset  on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.

A sailboat glides through Granger Lake water near the Granger Lake Dam near sunset on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.

Stage 2 drought warning issued for East Williamson County water system

The Brazos River Authority Monday, August 24, issued a Stage 2 Drought Warning for the East Williamson County Regional Water System at Lake Granger after water consumption reached a designated trigger point.
The Baylor Scott & White Clinic on Williams Drive is raising funds for a new 3D mammography unit. (Sun Archive)

The Baylor Scott & White Clinic on Williams Drive is raising funds for a new 3D mammography unit. (Sun Archive)

Georgetown resident donates $500,000 for breast cancer detection

In an effort to help Baylor Scott & White put in a new 3D mammography unit inside the Georgetown clinic at 4945 Williams Drive, Georgetown resident Therese Verdonk has given $500,000 to the nonprofit health system.