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Eric Hanke welcomes supporters during a campaign kickoff for County Tax Assessor-Collector at the Light and Water Works District on September 12. Photos courtesy of Eric Hanke

Eric Hanke welcomes supporters during a campaign kickoff for County Tax Assessor-Collector at the Light and Water Works District on September 12. Photos courtesy of Eric Hanke

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November candidate: Hanke kicks off campaign for tax assessor-collector

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, September 28, 2026
Eric Hanke officially joined the campaign trail as the Democratic candidate for the Williamson County Tax Assessor-Collector.He will face Republican opponent Catherine Totty in the November election.The afternoon began with a meet-and-greet at Lark and Owl Booksellers on September 12 from 2-4 p.m.
County Manager Rebecca Clemons (front) proposes three draft plans for future use of county facilities to county officials during the September 22 Commissioners Court. Photo by Nalani Nuylan

County Manager Rebecca Clemons (front) proposes three draft plans for future use of county facilities to county officials during the September 22 Commissioners Court. Photo by Nalani Nuylan

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Williamson County facilities update: Officials plan IT move to downtown Georgetown

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, September 28, 2026
County officials are considering a series of moves to make better use of its existing facilities, including relocating most of the county’s Information Technology staff to the former Georgetown Tax Office on Main Street.
Amy Merida, executive director of the Central Texas Community Foundation, gives a speech during the luncheon at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Round Rock. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Amy Merida, executive director of the Central Texas Community Foundation, gives a speech during the luncheon at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Round Rock. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Community foundation champions nonprofits at Legacy Luncheon

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Susan Gregurek, director of the Jarrell Community Library and Resource Center, along with three other presenters, opened the Central Texas Community Foundation’s eighth annual Legacy Luncheon by sharing testimonials about how community giving has helped with each nonprofit's goals.
Isaiah 117 House of Williamson County location leader Tara Thornton (right) speaks with Judge Sarah Moore of the 512 District Court (left) during the Isaiah House first-year anniversary party, September 13. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Isaiah 117 House of Williamson County location leader Tara Thornton (right) speaks with Judge Sarah Moore of the 512 District Court (left) during the Isaiah House first-year anniversary party, September 13. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Foster care organization reflects on first year impact

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, September 21, 2026
After a year in operation, Isaiah 117 House of Williamson County’s location leader Tara Thornton said she is full of gratitude. “We are just blown away by the generosity of the community and the Lord providing through the people of our area,” she said.
Nyle Maxwell sits in his office at Nyle Maxwell Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of Austin. He’s this year’s honoree at the Williamson Museum Cattleman’s Ball. Photo by Abbey Archer

Nyle Maxwell sits in his office at Nyle Maxwell Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of Austin. He’s this year’s honoree at the Williamson Museum Cattleman’s Ball. Photo by Abbey Archer

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Cattleman’s Ball honoree Nyle Maxwell discusses journey of reorienting his business toward philanthropy

Abbey Archer
Friday, September 18, 2026
Former Round Rock Mayor and car businessman Nyle Maxwell is this year’s honoree at the Cattleman’s Ball in recognition of his philanthropic efforts and legacy in Williamson County.
Valentina Sanchez was among the volunteers helping unload more than 3,000 pumpkins at Georgetown First United Methodist Church on Wednesday afternoon, October 8, 2025. The annual pumpkin patch includes 46,000 pounds of pumpkins from the Navajo Nation in New Mexico. Pumpkins are available from early October until Halloween. Photo by Andy Sharp

Valentina Sanchez was among the volunteers helping unload more than 3,000 pumpkins at Georgetown First United Methodist Church on Wednesday afternoon, October 8, 2025. The annual pumpkin patch includes 46,000 pounds of pumpkins from the Navajo Nation in New Mexico. Pumpkins are available from early October until Halloween. Photo by Andy Sharp

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Fall activities guide: 110 events and activities to explore around Georgetown this fall and winter

News Staff
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Fall officially begins Tuesday, September 22, and while it’s still hot outside, the Georgetown area is a hotbed for autumn activities and festivals each year. This guide includes more than 100 events taking place from now until the end of the year.
Amanda Morey, left, wins the blackout bingo prize: a YSL round black purse with a set of earrings from Diamonds Direct at the seventh annual Heroes, Hope and Handbags Purse Bingo on September 12. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Amanda Morey, left, wins the blackout bingo prize: a YSL round black purse with a set of earrings from Diamonds Direct at the seventh annual Heroes, Hope and Handbags Purse Bingo on September 12. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Purse bingo raises more than $300K for Williamson County kids

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Funds raised at the Children’s Advocacy Center’s seventh annual Heroes, Hope and Handbags Purse Bingo fundraiser on September 12 are expected to top $300,000.Held at the Sheraton in Georgetown this past weekend, more than 800 attendees dressed in different themes filled 80 tables.
Williamson County resident Bill Kelberlau, front left, and Rick Litowski, right, ask questions about the Debt Service Fund for the county’s fiscal year 2026-2027 budget, September 1. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County resident Bill Kelberlau, front left, and Rick Litowski, right, ask questions about the Debt Service Fund for the county’s fiscal year 2026-2027 budget, September 1. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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County budget breakdown: County’s FY27 budget approved

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Williamson County Commissioners Court approved the county budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year on Tuesday, September 1. Totaling $712,942,615 the new budget will be about $10.4 million more than last fiscal year. The Commissioners Court also set the county tax rate.
Catherine Totty kicks off her campaign to be Williamson County’s tax assessor-collector at Mesquite Creek Outfitters on August 19. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Catherine Totty kicks off her campaign to be Williamson County’s tax assessor-collector at Mesquite Creek Outfitters on August 19. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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November candidate: Totty launches bid for tax assessor-collector

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Catherine Totty officially launched her campaign for Williamson County tax assessor-collector on August 19 at Mesquite Creek Outfitters, pledging to bring decades of financial services experience and a customer-first approach to the office.
Kyle McAllen of Shreveport watches the eastern sky as the sun rises over County Road 409 in Williamson County just after 7a.m. on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, the opening day of dove season in Central Texas. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Kyle McAllen of Shreveport watches the eastern sky as the sun rises over County Road 409 in Williamson County just after 7a.m. on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, the opening day of dove season in Central Texas. Photo by Andy Sharp.

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Stay safe, follow rules during dove hunting season

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
There’s limited hunting activity in the summer months, but the opening of dove hunting season — which runs September 1 to October 25, and then December 11 to January 7 — is an early sign that fall is indeed approaching.
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