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Georgetown man gets 90 years for child sexual assault

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Richard Vincent Ramos of Georgetown was sentenced to 90 years in prison by a Williamson County jury following a conviction for two counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child. The 43-year-old chose to dismiss his court-appointed counsel and represent himself.
Emergency Management Director Bruce Clements provides an update on clean-up efforts during the Tuesday, October 14, commissioners court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Emergency Management Director Bruce Clements provides an update on clean-up efforts during the Tuesday, October 14, commissioners court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Flood update: County tackles debris slowly, assistance still available

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
It’s been three months since the region was hit by deadly flooding in July. Although Wilco Emergency Management and partners have been removing debris from the North and South forks of the San Gabriel River, the county is still only about 10 percent done with clean-up.
Thomas Michael Flinders, 22, of Jarrell. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County Jail.

Thomas Michael Flinders, 22, of Jarrell. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County Jail.

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Taylor stabbings lead to Jarrell arrest

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, October 13, 2025
The Taylor Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on the evening of October 7, just before 11:26 p.m.
Jarrell Library Director Susan Gregurek lists the available supplies for the students to make their homecoming mums at the Jarrell Library and Resource Center’s Mum-making party, September 10. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Jarrell Library Director Susan Gregurek lists the available supplies for the students to make their homecoming mums at the Jarrell Library and Resource Center’s Mum-making party, September 10. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Mum’s the word: Homecoming flower arrangements are a Southern tradition

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
As the old joke goes, everything is bigger – and better – in Texas, especially when it comes to mums, an elaborate floral decoration usually made with a fake chrysanthemum given during a high school’s homecoming football game.

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Remember loved ones with Día de los Muertos celebrations

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, October 6, 2025
The Día de los Muertos celebration, seen throughout Latin America and the U.S., honors those who have passed before us. Combining pre-Colombian and Catholic tradition, the event sees cemeteries cleaned and ofrendas made to honor deceased family members.
The Williamson County Commissioners Court, from left, Commissioners Terry Cook, Cynthia Long, County Judge Steve Snell and Commissioners Valerie Covey approve issuing a county-wide burn ban during the September 30 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson County Commissioners Court, from left, Commissioners Terry Cook, Cynthia Long, County Judge Steve Snell and Commissioners Valerie Covey approve issuing a county-wide burn ban during the September 30 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County enacts fall burn ban due to dry conditions

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
The Williamson County Commissioners Court issued a countywide burn ban effective Tuesday, September 30, for up to 90 days as a precaution during increased drought conditions. The order may be lifted earlier by commissioners' court or the county judge if conditions improve.

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Real Estate sales on the rise

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, September 29, 2025
Updated data from the Austin Board of Realtors show that the market is finding stability across the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos Metropolitan Statistical Area. The latest Central Texas Housing Report from Unlock MLS shows pending sales in August rose for the fourth consecutive month — up 8.
This map shows Georgetown’s water utility range. Areas 6, 9 and 10 are the three areas not included in a nearby city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction. Currently, there is interest from 4 or 5 water providers in these land parcels. The land that is marked with stripes will remain in Georgetown’s water territory. (Map courtesy City of Georgetown)

This map shows Georgetown’s water utility range. Areas 6, 9 and 10 are the three areas not included in a nearby city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction. Currently, there is interest from 4 or 5 water providers in these land parcels. The land that is marked with stripes will remain in Georgetown’s water territory. (Map courtesy City of Georgetown)

Killeen, Jarrell express interest in purchasing Georgetown water territory

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, September 25, 2025
The sale of portions of Georgetown’s water district is moving forward as city staff begin receiving responses from neighboring cities about purchasing Georgetown’s water service territory located in other cities’ extraterritorial jurisdictions.
Wilco Fair and Rodeo Fair Queens, inaugural Queen Morgan Notgrass (seated back), first runner up Courtney Hall (seated front) and Alexis Zua Zua (standing back), speak about this year’s fair and rodeo during the Commissioners Court meeting on August 12. Photo by Nalani Nuylan

Wilco Fair and Rodeo Fair Queens, inaugural Queen Morgan Notgrass (seated back), first runner up Courtney Hall (seated front) and Alexis Zua Zua (standing back), speak about this year’s fair and rodeo during the Commissioners Court meeting on August 12. Photo by Nalani Nuylan

Revived county fair and rodeo celebrates fifth year

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
From Ferris wheels to farming, lumberjacks to lassos, and barrel racing to barbecue, the Wilco Fair and Rodeo offers a little of everything.
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