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Williamson County Commissioners Terry Cook, Cynthia Long, County Judge Bill Gravell and Valerie Covey approve the funding for the construction improvements for RM 2243. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Commissioners Terry Cook, Cynthia Long, County Judge Bill Gravell and Valerie Covey approve the funding for the construction improvements for RM 2243. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Commissioners greenlight facility, road projects

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, January 10, 2025
Williamson County Commissioners approved multiple agreements and applications for several construction projects throughout the county January 7.  The projects included the Expo Center, the Lake Creek Annex, the Liberty Hill Bypass, and Ranch to Market Road 2243, according to county documents.
Al Blaschke prepares to blow out candles on his German Chocolate birthday cake as he celebrates his 108th birthday with a party at The Wesleyan Assisted Living on Saturday, January 4, 2025. Born on this date in 1917, Blaschke has done three skydives in recent years, the first in 2017, followed by another with his twin grandsons in 2020 and another with Governor Greg Abbott in 2023.

Al Blaschke prepares to blow out candles on his German Chocolate birthday cake as he celebrates his 108th birthday with a party at The Wesleyan Assisted Living on Saturday, January 4, 2025. Born on this date in 1917, Blaschke has done three skydives in recent years, the first in 2017, followed by another with his twin grandsons in 2020 and another with Governor Greg Abbott in 2023.

Georgetown's Al Blaschke turns 108

Andy Sharp
Friday, January 10, 2025
Al Blaschke, Georgetown's oldest resident,  celebrated his 108th birthday with a party  at The Wesleyan Assisted Living on Saturday, January 4, 2025.

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Police standoff ends near Texas Crushed Stone

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, January 9, 2025
A man died from what preliminary investigations are indicating as a self-inflicted gunshot wound after a run-in with Round Rock Police Department that took place in the evening hours of Tuesday, January 7.
Williamson County Commissioners, back row, stand with the Williamson County Emergency Medical Services leadership team, which includes original Medical Director Dr. Stephen Benold (center, tan sweater), EMS Director Mike Knipstein (behind and to the right of Mr. Benold), and prior EMS Director John Sneed (behind and to the left of Mr. Benold). Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Williamson County Commissioners, back row, stand with the Williamson County Emergency Medical Services leadership team, which includes original Medical Director Dr. Stephen Benold (center, tan sweater), EMS Director Mike Knipstein (behind and to the right of Mr. Benold), and prior EMS Director John Sneed (behind and to the left of Mr. Benold). Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

First responders for 50 years: EMS celebrated for life-saving service

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Williamson County Emergency Medical Services celebrates 50 years of providing pre-hospital care to Williamson County residents in 2025.County officials approved the resolution that recognized the milestone during the January 7 Commissioners Court meeting.
Jarrell City Council, from left to right Mayor Pro Tem Daniel Klepac, Alderwoman Place 2 Lori Allen, Interim City Manager Jorge Hernandez, Mayor Patrick Sherek and Alderwoman Place 3 Tanya Clawson discuss the first city council meeting of the year, January 7. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Jarrell City Council, from left to right Mayor Pro Tem Daniel Klepac, Alderwoman Place 2 Lori Allen, Interim City Manager Jorge Hernandez, Mayor Patrick Sherek and Alderwoman Place 3 Tanya Clawson discuss the first city council meeting of the year, January 7. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Implementing efficiency

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Kicking off the new year with new changes, the City of Jarrell will modify development procedures as the city continues to grow. During the January 7 City Council meeting, officials approved new ordinances for future developers who want to build in the city and the extraterritorial jurisdiction.
Honored caller Brad Caldwell leads Shirts ‘n’ Skirts dancers after his induction into the Texas State Callers Association Hall of Fame.

Honored caller Brad Caldwell leads Shirts ‘n’ Skirts dancers after his induction into the Texas State Callers Association Hall of Fame.

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State organization recognizes Georgetown square dance caller

Katherine Hamilton
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Square dance caller and Georgetown resident Brad Caldwell thought the dance on January 4 would be another evening of doing what he loves the most — directing dancers as they circle, swing, and promenade.

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Ecumenical service continues into new year

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
For more than 25 years, the Georgetown Ecumenical Wholeness Service has welcomed people of different religions and faith backgrounds to sing, read scripture, take communion, light candles and pray during monthly services.
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