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Georgetown water reservations in limbo

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
After getting into an agreement with water provider EPCOR in August 2023 that reserves 40,000 acre feet of groundwater from the Carrizo-Wilcox aquifer in Robertson County for Georgetown, city staff in December revealed that associated permits are being contested by the cities of Bryan and College...
Brass Peacock Bar Manager Patrick Nikel serves a drink behind the bar. He’s crafted a menu of specialty cocktails, including the “Side Char,” which he is making here. Photo by Abbey Archer

Brass Peacock Bar Manager Patrick Nikel serves a drink behind the bar. He’s crafted a menu of specialty cocktails, including the “Side Char,” which he is making here. Photo by Abbey Archer

Brass Peacock speakeasy opens near City Post Chophouse

Abbey Archer
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
A new prohibition-era themed bar with a secret entrance is hiding near City Post Chophouse, just off the Square.Brass Peacock had a soft opening this fall, and is set for a grand opening early in 2025.
Members of the Wilco Homeless Coalition gathered outside the Volunteer Serving Center in Round Rock for the first annual vigil for the Williamson County Homeless Persons Memorial in late December. Photo courtesy of the Wilco Homeless Coalition.

Members of the Wilco Homeless Coalition gathered outside the Volunteer Serving Center in Round Rock for the first annual vigil for the Williamson County Homeless Persons Memorial in late December. Photo courtesy of the Wilco Homeless Coalition.

Homeless advocacy group holds service

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, January 6, 2025
The Wilco Homeless Coalition in late December held its first annual vigil for the Williamson County Homeless Persons Memorial.The event remembered those who have died while experiencing homelessness. Members of the Wilco Homeless Coalition gathered near the Volunteer Serving Center in Round Rock.
Betsy Lambeth, Judge of the 425th Judicial District Court. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Betsy Lambeth, Judge of the 425th Judicial District Court. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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Williamson County Judges re-appoint administrative district judge

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, January 6, 2025
District judges serving Williamson County have re-elected Betsy Lambeth, judge of the 425th Judicial District Court, as their local administrative district judge for another two years. She has served as Wilco’s local administrative district judge since 2016.

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Celebrate MLK Jr. Day with these events

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, January 3, 2025
Multiple Georgetown events in January will honor civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. MLK Day programThe MLK Day parade and program begins at noon on January 20.

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Georgetown council contracts more water for city

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, January 3, 2025
Georgetown has secured a new potable water supply to serve future residents. City council Monday, December 30, entered into a contract with utility company GateHouse Water, LLC that would bring 18,500 acre-feet per year – about 16.5 million gallons per day – from the Simsboro Aquifer to Georgetown.
Matthew Lindemann, left, with his son Clark Lindemann, center, and daughter Claire Kolle, right, is sworn in as Williamson County Sheriff by Senior District Judge Billy Ray Stubblefield, right, during induction ceremonies for newly-elected Williamson County officeholders on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.

Matthew Lindemann, left, with his son Clark Lindemann, center, and daughter Claire Kolle, right, is sworn in as Williamson County Sheriff by Senior District Judge Billy Ray Stubblefield, right, during induction ceremonies for newly-elected Williamson County officeholders on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.

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New year, new faces

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Photos by Andy SharpA 112-year-old tradition, Williamson County residents began the new year by welcoming new elected officials into office January 1 at 2 p.m. at the historic county courthouse.
Fox Reality members Carla Gerlich, left, Renee Fox, top, and Deborah Everett, bottom, present a $30,000 check to Yesterday's Gone in front of the company’s donated camper, The Fox Den on December 17. Yesterday's Gone Executive Director Loree Tamayo, far right, gave them a tour of the camper. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Fox Reality members Carla Gerlich, left, Renee Fox, top, and Deborah Everett, bottom, present a $30,000 check to Yesterday's Gone in front of the company’s donated camper, The Fox Den on December 17. Yesterday's Gone Executive Director Loree Tamayo, far right, gave them a tour of the camper. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Hearts of the Home

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, December 27, 2024
In a little over half a year since its grand opening, transitional housing nonprofit Yesterday’s Gone has doubled in staff and the tiny homes offered to women who are recovering from past abuse or trauma.

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Sun City Limits shows concerts aren’t just for kids

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Austin City Limits might dominate the festival season of Central Texas, but Sun City resident Richard King is forging his own path with Sun City Limits. The singer-songwriter focused music series hosts concerts throughout the year, and Mr.
15-month-old Layla Wright was feeling a bit timid as she and her brother Hudson, 6, visited with Santa Claus during Breakfast With Santa, held Saturday, December 21, 2024 at the San Gabriel Community Center. The event, coordinated by the Georgetown Fire Department and the Rotary Club of Sun City, served up pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee too attendees. Santa Claus was there throughout the morning to visit the kids and their families. Photo by Andy Sharp.

15-month-old Layla Wright was feeling a bit timid as she and her brother Hudson, 6, visited with Santa Claus during Breakfast With Santa, held Saturday, December 21, 2024 at the San Gabriel Community Center. The event, coordinated by the Georgetown Fire Department and the Rotary Club of Sun City, served up pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee too attendees. Santa Claus was there throughout the morning to visit the kids and their families. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Georgetown has breakfast with Santa

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Breakfast With Santa was held Saturday, December 21, 2024, at the San Gabriel Community Center.  The event, coordinated by the Georgetown Fire Department and the Rotary Club of Sun City, served up pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee too attendees.
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