Georgetown

Ron Cunningham, right, gets sworn in as the Interim Fire Marshal for Williamson County during a meeting October 29. He was joined by his wife, pictured center. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Ron Cunningham, right, gets sworn in as the Interim Fire Marshal for Williamson County during a meeting October 29. He was joined by his wife, pictured center. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

County Briefs: Williamson County operations pause for the holidays

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, November 4, 2024
 Williamson County Offices will be closed on several days in November to observe holidays: on Monday, November 11 for Veterans Day and for the Thanksgiving holiday.
A group of Georgetown ISD students perform traditional Mexican Dances.

A group of Georgetown ISD students perform traditional Mexican Dances.

Feliz Dia de los Muertos

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, November 1, 2024
 The Georgetown community gathered in Founder's Park on November 1 to celebrate the Dia de los Muertos, the Mexican holiday honoring the Dead. Photos by Nalani Nuylan.
The County Court at Law One Courtroom located in the Justice Center is decorated with stuffed animals for families on Adoption Day, November 1.

The County Court at Law One Courtroom located in the Justice Center is decorated with stuffed animals for families on Adoption Day, November 1.

Finding their forever family

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, November 1, 2024
 Photos by Nalani NuylanEight children in Williamson County found their forever families on Adoption Day, November 1. November is National Adoption Month. Williamson County was the first county in Texas to hold an Adoption Day ceremony.
Council Members Amanda Parr and Jake French were joined by city staff in sharing information on issues important to District 1 and 6 residents. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Council Members Amanda Parr and Jake French were joined by city staff in sharing information on issues important to District 1 and 6 residents. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Town hall covers sidewalks, drainage, energy planning

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Georgetown residents asked questions, listened and learned about efforts happening around downtown Georgetown at a town hall meeting October 28.

Safety first, then trick-or-treat

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
The Texas Department of Public Safety is reminding residents to remain safe on Halloween whether attending an event, trick-or-treating or traveling the roads. “We know many Texans, young and old, will be out celebrating Halloween this year,” DPS Director Steven McCraw said.
Cherie and Alex Weber are the new owners of Encantada. The had served as managers at El Monumento before taking the restaurant over as owners.

Cherie and Alex Weber are the new owners of Encantada. The had served as managers at El Monumento before taking the restaurant over as owners.

El Monumento will become ‘Encantada’ with change of ownership

Abbey Archer
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Rusty Winkstern has sold Georgetown Mexican restaurant  El Monumento to his nephew Alex Webber and his wife Cherie. The couple is renaming the restaurant Encantada. “We've been a part of the Monument family for decades plus now. Cherie about 10 years, myself about 12 years.” Mr. Webber said.
Fire dancer Jessica Francis dances at an event. Photo courtesy of Jessica Francis

Fire dancer Jessica Francis dances at an event. Photo courtesy of Jessica Francis

Fire dancer offers lessons, energy healing care

Abbey Archer
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Georgetown resident Jessica Francis wears a lot of hats.She is the in-school-suspension coordinator at Forbes Middle School. She’s a bartender at both Barons Creek Winery and Six Strings Guitar Lounge. She owns her own Reiki therapy and mindfulness business, Mindful Movements.
Christen Killebrew swims at The Young Survival Coalition Wellness Summit for young adults with cancer. Photo courtesy of Megan Counts.

Christen Killebrew swims at The Young Survival Coalition Wellness Summit for young adults with cancer. Photo courtesy of Megan Counts.

Mermaid Pearl offers swim lessons for humans

Abbey Archer
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
She goes by Christen Killebrew on land and Pearl the Mermaid in the pool. In Georgetown, she’s been making the dreams of both children and adults come true through mermaid swim les- sons, parties and advocacy.
Rebecca Clemons is appointed as Williamson County's first County Manager. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Rebecca Clemons is appointed as Williamson County's first County Manager. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

‘Serving in a different capacity’

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
 From strategic planning to reviewing applicants for an executive assistant, Rebecca Clemons — Wilco’s newly appointed county manager — has hit the ground running in her first month in her new role.
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