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The Williamson County Commissioners approved the lump budget for the construction of the new county headquarters, February 11. The new budget is set at $79 million. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson County Commissioners approved the lump budget for the construction of the new county headquarters, February 11. The new budget is set at $79 million. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County Commissioners combine budgets for new HQ

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
The new Williamson County Headquarters project will cost an estimated $79.4 million, according to the Consolidated Guaranteed Maximum Price approved by commissioners February 11. Chasco Constructors is the contractor for the project.
WHO’s leadership, from left, includes Parliamentarian Joan Douglas, President Maria Tolleson, Vice President Judy Madson and Outreach Liaison Sheri Valdon.

WHO’s leadership, from left, includes Parliamentarian Joan Douglas, President Maria Tolleson, Vice President Judy Madson and Outreach Liaison Sheri Valdon.

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WHO: Women Helping Others recaps busy 2024

Anne Marshall
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
As we embark on a new year, the Women Helping Others ladies kicked off their first meeting in January 2025 by celebrating the club’s accomplishments for the previous year.
Georgetown Police Chief Cory Tchdia was welcomed as a guest speaker at the Georgetown Newcomers and Friends group at Wellspring United Methodist Church to talk about homelessness and mental health. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Georgetown Police Chief Cory Tchdia was welcomed as a guest speaker at the Georgetown Newcomers and Friends group at Wellspring United Methodist Church to talk about homelessness and mental health. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Community effort needed to address homelessness

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Homelessness is not something that law enforcement or local government can address on their own, and Georgetown Police Chief Cory Tchida said it takes a community effort to find humane and moral solutions that can help the unhoused population. On February 6, Mr.
Erin Kiltz (left) founder of Brookwood in Georgetown with the exec- utive director Elizabeth Griffin (right) inside the greenhouse space beside the BiG Cafe and Shop. Photo by Abbey Archer

Erin Kiltz (left) founder of Brookwood in Georgetown with the exec- utive director Elizabeth Griffin (right) inside the greenhouse space beside the BiG Cafe and Shop. Photo by Abbey Archer

BiG opens Grace Place community for special needs adults

Abbey Archer
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
For 14 years, Brookwood in Georgetown has operated vocational programs for adults who are diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Option 1: In this plan, the soccer fields would be terraced to accommodate the flood zone they’re in because of their location near the San Gabriel River.

Option 1: In this plan, the soccer fields would be terraced to accommodate the flood zone they’re in because of their location near the San Gabriel River.

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San Gabriel Park update to change athletic fields, parking

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, February 10, 2025
The fourth phase of projects at San Gabriel Park will address the park’s soccer and baseball fields.
Joe Orsak

Joe Orsak

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Joe Orsak enters District 3 city council race

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, February 10, 2025
Sun City resident Joe Orsak is running for Georgetown City Council District 3 to replace outgoing Council Member Mike Triggs. So far, he and candidate Benjamin Butler will appear on the May ballot. Mr.
Dr. Satish Chundru, in red, breaks ground with the Williamson County Justices of the Peaces KT Musselman of Precinct 1, center left, and Rhonda Redden of Precinct 4, center right. They are joined by the newly-hired death investigators. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Dr. Satish Chundru, in red, breaks ground with the Williamson County Justices of the Peaces KT Musselman of Precinct 1, center left, and Rhonda Redden of Precinct 4, center right. They are joined by the newly-hired death investigators. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Georgetown, Williamson County gains new coroner facility starting September

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, February 10, 2025
Autopsy provider Hill County Forensics broke ground on a new facility in North Georgetown near Berry Springs Park, February 6.Originally located on Rockride Lane in Georgetown, the company will open an expanded facility at 136 Market Street.
County Commissioners Terry Cook, Cynthia Long and Valerie Covey vetoed the proposed $140,000 salary during the February 4 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County Commissioners Terry Cook, Cynthia Long and Valerie Covey vetoed the proposed $140,000 salary during the February 4 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Commissioners divided on court admin salary

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, February 10, 2025
Williamson County Commissioners were at odds Tuesday, February 4, when deciding on a salary level for a new Director of District Court Administration position within the All-District Courts department.
Connor Barrows enjoyed his first fly fishing experience well past sundown on the San Gabriel River at San Gabriel Park on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. When it was too dark to see he called it a day, but looks forward to learning more about this activity. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Connor Barrows enjoyed his first fly fishing experience well past sundown on the San Gabriel River at San Gabriel Park on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. When it was too dark to see he called it a day, but looks forward to learning more about this activity. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Flying overhead

Andy Sharp
Friday, February 7, 2025
Connor Barrows enjoyed his first fly fishing experience well past sundown on the San Gabriel River at San Gabriel Park on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.  When it was too dark to see he called it a day, but looks forward to learning more about this activity.   Photo by Andy Sharp. 
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