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Illustration by Nalani Nuylan.

Illustration by Nalani Nuylan.

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Chody, Nassor sue Williamson County for millions

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, July 31, 2026
Former Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody and District Attorney Jason Nassor filed a civil lawsuit against Williamson County — as well as District Attorney Shawn Dick and Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza — on July 24, seeking up to $40 million in non-economic damages as well as...
A map shows the Woodside MUD, as well as proposed expansion of its age-restricted housing product. Sun City is just to the west.

A map shows the Woodside MUD, as well as proposed expansion of its age-restricted housing product. Sun City is just to the west.

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Woodside MUD age-restricted housing earns more support

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, July 31, 2026
Georgetown City Council directed city staff to work with developers to move forward with an expansion proposal of the Woodside Municipal Utility District near Sun City, which would add about 496 age-restricted units to the area.

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Good Neighbors GTX hosts back-to-school shoe fundraiser

Alyssa Perera
Friday, July 31, 2026
With back to school around the corner, kids need new clothes, supplies, backpacks and what is often overlooked — shoes. For the second year in a row, nonprofit Good Neighbors GTX is raising money to provide students $50 gift cards to Rack Room Shoes.
Charlee Penrod rides Sunny Girl during her lesson on July 22 with the help of ROCK volunteer Chris Miller. Photo by Abbey Archer

Charlee Penrod rides Sunny Girl during her lesson on July 22 with the help of ROCK volunteer Chris Miller. Photo by Abbey Archer

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Ride on Center for Kids continues to educate the public

Abbey Archer
Friday, July 31, 2026
Before 3-year-old Charlee Penrod started riding Sunny Girl at Ride on Center for Kids, she struggled to take independent steps while wearing her prosthetic legs.“The day after we had our first ride, she took her first free step,” Charlee’s mother, Chelsee Penrod, said.
A historic marker in Corn Hill Cemetery tells the story of Daniel Harrison. Photo by Joe Plunkett

A historic marker in Corn Hill Cemetery tells the story of Daniel Harrison. Photo by Joe Plunkett

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Twice buried, never forgotten: Daniel & Nancy Harrison

News Staff
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Daniel Harrison, a distant cousin of Presidents William Henry Harrison and Benjamin Harrison, was born in Tennessee in 1816. He played a key role in early Texas history as a soldier, settler and pioneer.
Judy Madsen, Women Helping Others vice president, meets with Sarah Bolton, executive director of Wilco Women’s Health Center, to make a donation. Photo by Anne Marshall

Judy Madsen, Women Helping Others vice president, meets with Sarah Bolton, executive director of Wilco Women’s Health Center, to make a donation. Photo by Anne Marshall

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Wilco Women’s Health Center provides pregnancy-related services and support

Anne Marshall
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Women Helping Others recently welcomed Sarah Bolton, executive director of the Wilco Women's Health Center, to speak about the organization’s services and mission.
Contractors renovate a downtown space at 817 South Austin Avenue July 29. Projects like this in the future will have to follow updated Unified Development Code standards for downtown structures. New Georgetown building and environmental rules will go into effect this November. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Contractors renovate a downtown space at 817 South Austin Avenue July 29. Projects like this in the future will have to follow updated Unified Development Code standards for downtown structures. New Georgetown building and environmental rules will go into effect this November. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Georgetown City Council adopts new development code

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, July 30, 2026
After four years of work from Georgetown city staff and volunteers, Georgetown City Council approved the city’s new Unified Development Code on its first reading during the July 28 city council meeting.
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