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Ryan Bownds, prosecutor for the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office, is running for Judge of the 512th District Court. Photo courtesy of Ryan Bownds.

Ryan Bownds, prosecutor for the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office, is running for Judge of the 512th District Court. Photo courtesy of Ryan Bownds.

Williamson County prosecutor enters district judge race

Prosecutor Ryan Bownds announced his candidacy for judge of the newly created 512th District Court on November 17. He will run on the Republican primary ticket in March. Mr.
The Cornerstone Luncheon hosted by the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce at the Sheraton Hotel on November 19 featured a panel discussion. (From left to right,) Moderator Denise Seiler, St. David’s Georgetown Hospital Kyle Landry, Lone Star Circle of Care CEO Jon Calvin and Juliana Kerker, director of healthcare relations for HCA Healthcare in Texas. Photo by Abbey Archer

The Cornerstone Luncheon hosted by the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce at the Sheraton Hotel on November 19 featured a panel discussion. (From left to right,) Moderator Denise Seiler, St. David’s Georgetown Hospital Kyle Landry, Lone Star Circle of Care CEO Jon Calvin and Juliana Kerker, director of healthcare relations for HCA Healthcare in Texas. Photo by Abbey Archer

Healthcare providers give updates on insurance, expanding medical services

As federal insurance policies face possible major changes and Georgetown’s population continues to grow, area healthcare leaders say they are bracing for challenges and new opportunities.
County Judge Steve Snell, center, announces the plan for the Williamson County Water Study, November 25. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County Judge Steve Snell, center, announces the plan for the Williamson County Water Study, November 25. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County forms group to bolster long-term water supply

Williamson County officials officially launched what they say will be a long-term water solution for the region. County commissioners allocated $500,000 for a Williamson County Water Study on November 25. The goal, according to the agenda, is to have a water solution in place for the next 50 years.
Hutto Resource Center Director Sandy Brockwell, left, and Food Pantery Assocaite Kenneth Wiley, right, unload a truck of donated food, November 18. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Hutto Resource Center Director Sandy Brockwell, left, and Food Pantery Assocaite Kenneth Wiley, right, unload a truck of donated food, November 18. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Nonprofits combat hunger across Wilco ahead of holidays

Sandy Brockwell, joined by Crystal Alexander, typed away on their laptops as volunteers Josh Ponce and Israel Maza restocked the food pantry at the Hutto Resource Center, November 18.Recently, the nonprofit has seen an uptick in people needing resources.
 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.

Volunteer guide: Ways to give back this holiday season

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

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.

One more opportunity to give in 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.
Mayor Pro Tem/Alderman Place 1 Daniel Klepac, left, and Alderwoman Place 2 Lori Allen, right, ask questions on construction specifics during the November 4 Jarrell City Council meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Mayor Pro Tem/Alderman Place 1 Daniel Klepac, left, and Alderwoman Place 2 Lori Allen, right, ask questions on construction specifics during the November 4 Jarrell City Council meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Coming down the pipelines: Jarrell makes strides with infrastructure grant projects

With two American Rescue Plan Act projects and one Community Block Development Grant up for consideration, Jarrell City Council approved steps regarding federally grant-funded projects during its November 4 meeting.
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.

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

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.