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From left, VP of Resource Development Linda Stephens, VP of Marketing Yvonne Woodburn, Southwestern Volunteer Holly Akers, and VP of Finance Deborah Thomas stand in the newly-decorated Assistance League Thrift Shop at 900 North Austin Avenue. The Assistance League supports causes including Operation School Bell — which provides clothing to students up to fifth grade — Georgetown ISD’s Bridges program, mentoring and reading programs in Jarrell and Florence ISDs, teacher funding and scholarships.

From left, VP of Resource Development Linda Stephens, VP of Marketing Yvonne Woodburn, Southwestern Volunteer Holly Akers, and VP of Finance Deborah Thomas stand in the newly-decorated Assistance League Thrift Shop at 900 North Austin Avenue. The Assistance League supports causes including Operation School Bell — which provides clothing to students up to fifth grade — Georgetown ISD’s Bridges program, mentoring and reading programs in Jarrell and Florence ISDs, teacher funding and scholarships.

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Volunteer guide: Ways to give back this holiday season

Katherine Hamilton
Monday, November 24, 2025
Explore opportunities to help others in the Georgetown area. This guide lists area nonprofit organizations, service clubs and public groups that offer volunteer opportunities to residents or fundraisers that support the community.This list is not comprehensive.

Flood assistance deadline draws near

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Editor's note: Story has been edited to add data after publication date. Time is running out for businesses, renters and homeowners seeking assistance from the July fifth floods. The grace period deadline for Small Business Administration Disaster Relief loans is November 27.

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One more opportunity to give in 2025

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving that takes place the Tuesday immediately after Thanksgiving. The effort serves as many nonprofit organization’s last push to raise funds for the year, and one last time to make a tax-deductible donation before the year’s end.

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New ballots generate mixed opinions from voters

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
For the first time in more than a decade, Williamson County residents on November 4 voted using hand-marked paper ballots — bubbling in selections with pen on a printout — instead of electronic ballots.
2-year-old Cass Clements, with his grandfather Bruce Clements, tries out an antique Farmall tractor during Heritage Farm Day, held at the 125-year-old Lutonsky Farm on Saturday, November 15, 2025.

2-year-old Cass Clements, with his grandfather Bruce Clements, tries out an antique Farmall tractor during Heritage Farm Day, held at the 125-year-old Lutonsky Farm on Saturday, November 15, 2025.

Heritage Farm Day in East Williamson County

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Heritage Farm Day, held at the 125-year-old Lutonsky Farm on Saturday, November 15, 2025, was hosted by the Greater Taylor Foundation Food Insecurity Council.   Among the activities were antique tractors, hay rides, tours of the Lutonsky home, games, pony rides, and  a petting zoo.
New parents Hillary and Patrick McClellan, left, testify in Williamson County’s County Court-at-Law courtroom to adopt toddler Jonah, center right, on for National Adoption Day, November 7. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

New parents Hillary and Patrick McClellan, left, testify in Williamson County’s County Court-at-Law courtroom to adopt toddler Jonah, center right, on for National Adoption Day, November 7. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Adoption Day: Families, officials celebrate children finding their forever homes

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Running around the County Court-at-Law courtroom, toddler Jonah McClellan grinned from ear-to-ear while playing with balloons with his new older sister, Riley, on Friday morning.
A $44.5 million VA Clinic is coming to Round Rock in the winter of 2027. Illustration courtesy of Canaan Brumley.

A $44.5 million VA Clinic is coming to Round Rock in the winter of 2027. Illustration courtesy of Canaan Brumley.

VA to set up shop in Round Rock

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, November 10, 2025
The Department of Veterans Affairs is bringing a new, state-of-the-art medical clinic to Round Rock by winter 2027.   The new $44.
Former Williamson County Judge Dan Allred Gattis — who led the county from 2007 to 2018 —  passed away at the age of 83 surrounded by his family on the evening of October 30. Sun Archive.

Former Williamson County Judge Dan Allred Gattis — who led the county from 2007 to 2018 —  passed away at the age of 83 surrounded by his family on the evening of October 30. Sun Archive.

Dan Gattis passes away

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, November 3, 2025
Former Williamson County Judge Dan Allred Gattis — who led the county from 2007 to 2018 —  passed away at the age of 83 surrounded by his family on the evening of October 30.
Cindy Bryan was among the volunteers from Taylor’s First United Methodist Church helping distribute food at Shepherd’s Heart Food Pantry in downtown Taylor on Saturday morning, November 1, 2025.

Cindy Bryan was among the volunteers from Taylor’s First United Methodist Church helping distribute food at Shepherd’s Heart Food Pantry in downtown Taylor on Saturday morning, November 1, 2025.

Volunteers help distribute food at Shepherd’s Heart Food Pantry

Andy Sharp
Sunday, November 2, 2025
Volunteers from Taylor’s First United Methodist Church helping distribute food at Shepherd’s Heart Food Pantry in downtown Taylor on Saturday morning, November 1, 2025.  Although this is one of the pantry’s scheduled distributions, the number of people receiving food items has increased this week.
Williamson County Elections Administrator Bridgette Escobedo explained how the new congressional precincts were drawn during the October 28 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Elections Administrator Bridgette Escobedo explained how the new congressional precincts were drawn during the October 28 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Congressional reshuffle: Williamson County passes new voting precinct lines for 2026 elections

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Fifty-three congressional voting precincts will be changed ahead of elections in 2026.The Williamson County Commissioners Court approved the new precinct boundary changes on October 28. The boundaries were established as part of Texas’ second special legislative session this summer.
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