Georgetown

County Commissioner Valerie Covey, center, explains her reason for adding personnel to handle Child Protective Services cases in Williamson County during the September 17 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County Commissioner Valerie Covey, center, explains her reason for adding personnel to handle Child Protective Services cases in Williamson County during the September 17 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County adds personnel to CPS caseworkers

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
 "We realized what an abysmal situation it is.” – Valerie Covey, County Commissioner Precinct 3 Williamson County will add a legal assistant and two care coordinators to help with Child Protection Service cases.
Commissioner Valerie Covey discusses future purposes of the 28-acre property the county purchased during this year’s budget process. The property costs $18 million. Photos by Nalani Nuylan.

Commissioner Valerie Covey discusses future purposes of the 28-acre property the county purchased during this year’s budget process. The property costs $18 million. Photos by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County previews plans for $18 M property

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, September 16, 2024
 On Friday, Williamson County elected officials and department heads gathered at Staccato Ranch in Florence to review the county’s strategic plan while receiving leadership training.
Georgetown Fire Department firefighter Russell Paxton can't hide his weariness near the completion of his participation in the Memorial Stair Climb at Birkelbach Field on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the 23rd anniversary of the attacks on United States soil in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. The Memorial Stair Climb began here in 2011. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Georgetown Fire Department firefighter Russell Paxton can't hide his weariness near the completion of his participation in the Memorial Stair Climb at Birkelbach Field on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the 23rd anniversary of the attacks on United States soil in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. The Memorial Stair Climb began here in 2011. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Georgetown first responders make an emotional climb

Andy Sharp
Friday, September 13, 2024
Future Ready Complex ribbon-cutting

Future Ready Complex ribbon-cutting

Georgetown ISD marks opening of Future Ready Complex

Katherine Hamilton
Thursday, September 12, 2024
 In a moment of “pride, excitement, and possibility,” Georgetown ISD opened its Future Ready Complex with a ribbon-cutting September 10. It is, “more than a building,” said Bretton Schulz, GISD’s Career and Technical Education director.

City branches out with new tree code

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Georgetown is looking to update requirements on tree preservation for both neighborhood and commercial areas as part of the city’s ongoing efforts to update the Unified Development Code.

Residents ask for HOA transparency

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
The residents of the Teravista neighborhood gathered on August 28 at the Austin Community College Round Rock Campus for a town hall they organized with State Representative Caroline Harris Davila to discuss issues they’ve been having with their HOA.
Adrienne Sharp, left, and Cindy Cohen, right, help create bags out of donated t-shirts during a 9/11 National Day of Service event held at Georgetown's Christ Lutheran Church on Saturday, September 7, 2024. Volunteers from churches, synagogues and mosques, including some who just wanted to contribute, helped repurpose t-shirts to be used as bags at The Caring Place, Helping Hands of Georgetown and the Carver Center for Families. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Adrienne Sharp, left, and Cindy Cohen, right, help create bags out of donated t-shirts during a 9/11 National Day of Service event held at Georgetown's Christ Lutheran Church on Saturday, September 7, 2024. Volunteers from churches, synagogues and mosques, including some who just wanted to contribute, helped repurpose t-shirts to be used as bags at The Caring Place, Helping Hands of Georgetown and the Carver Center for Families. Photo by Andy Sharp.

9/11 National Day of Service in Georgetown

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
A crowd gathers at Founders Park for a First Friday concert by Landrum Turner and the The Boys From Tejas Meat Supply on Friday, September 6, 2024. The monthly free concert temporarily moved to this location while the Williamson County Courthouse grounds are closed. Photo by Andy Sharp.

A crowd gathers at Founders Park for a First Friday concert by Landrum Turner and the The Boys From Tejas Meat Supply on Friday, September 6, 2024. The monthly free concert temporarily moved to this location while the Williamson County Courthouse grounds are closed. Photo by Andy Sharp.

First Friday concert at Founders Park in Georgetown

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
An aerial view of the West Bend development from the north, with other parts of Wolf Ranch visible. (Courtesy Hillwood Communities)

An aerial view of the West Bend development from the north, with other parts of Wolf Ranch visible. (Courtesy Hillwood Communities)

New homes at Wolf Ranch underway

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Construction is beginning on the third and final section of Wolf Ranch’s residential offerings. The West Bend development is situated on a 325 acre plot of land and will have 671 homesites.
The marijuana seized by the Wilco Criminal Interdiction Unit. (Courtesy Williamson County Sheriff's Office)

The marijuana seized by the Wilco Criminal Interdiction Unit. (Courtesy Williamson County Sheriff's Office)

Two more drug-related cases close out August

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Approximately 32 pounds of marijuana were seized after a vehicle was searched as part of a traffic stop August 27 in Williamson County. The Williamson County Criminal Interdiction Unit conducted a traffic stop for a traffic violation.
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