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The Austin Avenue Bridge has reopened to the public after flooding over the weekend.

The Austin Avenue Bridge has reopened to the public after flooding over the weekend.

Austin Avenue Bridge reopens to the public after flooding

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
After being closed for inspection after the July 4 weekend floods, the Austin Avenue Bridge is now reopen to the public. The bridge was originally closed to check for potential damage caused by the water and the construction scaffolding under the bridge.

Yesteryears: Alleged thieves’ run ends at chicken shack

News Staff
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
125 years Ago (July 5, 1900)Judge Glasscock battles Johnson grassWilliamson County’s Judge Glasscock has a patch of Johnson grass, which has hitherto defied all his efforts to destroy. He has tried salt and kerosene oil, with the result that the grass grew more vigorously and thicker than ever.
Bruce Clements, from Wilco’s Office of Emergency Management (left), explains plans about how crews will conduct the damage assessment during an 11 a.m. press conference Monday, July 7. County Judge Steve Snell, center, and Sheriff Matt Lindemann, right, listen to the report. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Bruce Clements, from Wilco’s Office of Emergency Management (left), explains plans about how crews will conduct the damage assessment during an 11 a.m. press conference Monday, July 7. County Judge Steve Snell, center, and Sheriff Matt Lindemann, right, listen to the report. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Flood claims third Williamson County victim

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, July 7, 2025
At least three people are dead after the San Gabriel River severely flooded across Williamson County over the weekend. The first victim was Kaitlyn Swallow, age 22, from the Liberty Hill area, who was found dead late Saturday by the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office.

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County shelter takes animals from Georgetown, Lampasas

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, July 7, 2025
The Georgetown Animal Shelter facility was evacuated on July 5 as water broke the banks of the San Gabriel River. The animals were taken to the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter site on SE Inner Loop. WCRAS began emergency protocols at about 10:30 a.m.
These photos of the San Gabriel River through Georgetown were taken from the same spot on the shore across from Two Rivers Apartments on July 5 (left) and July 6 (right). Photos by Clark Thurmond

These photos of the San Gabriel River through Georgetown were taken from the same spot on the shore across from Two Rivers Apartments on July 5 (left) and July 6 (right). Photos by Clark Thurmond

The San Gabriel River during and after the flood in Georgetown

Clark Thurmond
Monday, July 7, 2025
These photos of the San Gabriel River through Georgetown were taken from the same spot on the shore across from Two Rivers Apartments on July 5 and July 6. On the left, the San Gabriel River is shown as it crests at about noon on July 5, 30 feet above its usual level.
Among the young athletes' many ways of helping Sun City residents were washing dogs and windows, planting flowers, weeding flower beds and pruning shrubs. The teams' service initiative is called "Helping Hands."

Among the young athletes' many ways of helping Sun City residents were washing dogs and windows, planting flowers, weeding flower beds and pruning shrubs. The teams' service initiative is called "Helping Hands."

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Georgetown High School basketball programs strengthen community bonds through service initiative

Katherine Hamilton
Saturday, July 5, 2025
The Georgetown High School boys' and girls' basketball programs recently gave back to one of their most loyal fan bases through a community service initiative.
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