Georgetown

Al Blaschke prepares to blow out candles on his German Chocolate birthday cake as he celebrates his 108th birthday with a party at The Wesleyan Assisted Living on Saturday, January 4, 2025. Born on this date in 1917, Blaschke has done three skydives in recent years, the first in 2017, followed by another with his twin grandsons in 2020 and another with Governor Greg Abbott in 2023.

Al Blaschke prepares to blow out candles on his German Chocolate birthday cake as he celebrates his 108th birthday with a party at The Wesleyan Assisted Living on Saturday, January 4, 2025. Born on this date in 1917, Blaschke has done three skydives in recent years, the first in 2017, followed by another with his twin grandsons in 2020 and another with Governor Greg Abbott in 2023.

Georgetown's Al Blaschke turns 108

Andy Sharp
Friday, January 10, 2025
Al Blaschke, Georgetown's oldest resident,  celebrated his 108th birthday with a party  at The Wesleyan Assisted Living on Saturday, January 4, 2025.
Williamson County Commissioners, back row, stand with the Williamson County Emergency Medical Services leadership team, which includes original Medical Director Dr. Stephen Benold (center, tan sweater), EMS Director Mike Knipstein (behind and to the right of Mr. Benold), and prior EMS Director John Sneed (behind and to the left of Mr. Benold). Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Williamson County Commissioners, back row, stand with the Williamson County Emergency Medical Services leadership team, which includes original Medical Director Dr. Stephen Benold (center, tan sweater), EMS Director Mike Knipstein (behind and to the right of Mr. Benold), and prior EMS Director John Sneed (behind and to the left of Mr. Benold). Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

First responders for 50 years: EMS celebrated for life-saving service

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Williamson County Emergency Medical Services celebrates 50 years of providing pre-hospital care to Williamson County residents in 2025.County officials approved the resolution that recognized the milestone during the January 7 Commissioners Court meeting.
Honored caller Brad Caldwell leads Shirts ‘n’ Skirts dancers after his induction into the Texas State Callers Association Hall of Fame.

Honored caller Brad Caldwell leads Shirts ‘n’ Skirts dancers after his induction into the Texas State Callers Association Hall of Fame.

State organization recognizes Georgetown square dance caller

Katherine Hamilton
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Square dance caller and Georgetown resident Brad Caldwell thought the dance on January 4 would be another evening of doing what he loves the most — directing dancers as they circle, swing, and promenade.

Ecumenical service continues into new year

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
For more than 25 years, the Georgetown Ecumenical Wholeness Service has welcomed people of different religions and faith backgrounds to sing, read scripture, take communion, light candles and pray during monthly services.

Georgetown water reservations in limbo

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
After getting into an agreement with water provider EPCOR in August 2023 that reserves 40,000 acre feet of groundwater from the Carrizo-Wilcox aquifer in Robertson County for Georgetown, city staff in December revealed that associated permits are being contested by the cities of Bryan and College...
Brass Peacock Bar Manager Patrick Nikel serves a drink behind the bar. He’s crafted a menu of specialty cocktails, including the “Side Char,” which he is making here. Photo by Abbey Archer

Brass Peacock Bar Manager Patrick Nikel serves a drink behind the bar. He’s crafted a menu of specialty cocktails, including the “Side Char,” which he is making here. Photo by Abbey Archer

Brass Peacock speakeasy opens near City Post Chophouse

Abbey Archer
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
A new prohibition-era themed bar with a secret entrance is hiding near City Post Chophouse, just off the Square.Brass Peacock had a soft opening this fall, and is set for a grand opening early in 2025.
Members of the Wilco Homeless Coalition gathered outside the Volunteer Serving Center in Round Rock for the first annual vigil for the Williamson County Homeless Persons Memorial in late December. Photo courtesy of the Wilco Homeless Coalition.

Members of the Wilco Homeless Coalition gathered outside the Volunteer Serving Center in Round Rock for the first annual vigil for the Williamson County Homeless Persons Memorial in late December. Photo courtesy of the Wilco Homeless Coalition.

Homeless advocacy group holds service

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, January 6, 2025
The Wilco Homeless Coalition in late December held its first annual vigil for the Williamson County Homeless Persons Memorial.The event remembered those who have died while experiencing homelessness. Members of the Wilco Homeless Coalition gathered near the Volunteer Serving Center in Round Rock.
Betsy Lambeth, Judge of the 425th Judicial District Court. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Betsy Lambeth, Judge of the 425th Judicial District Court. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Williamson County Judges re-appoint administrative district judge

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, January 6, 2025
District judges serving Williamson County have re-elected Betsy Lambeth, judge of the 425th Judicial District Court, as their local administrative district judge for another two years. She has served as Wilco’s local administrative district judge since 2016.
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