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Steven Snell gives a speech about his priorities as the new Williamson County judge Monday afternoon, April 21.

Steven Snell gives a speech about his priorities as the new Williamson County judge Monday afternoon, April 21.

Williamson County Judge Steven Snell sworn in

Steven Snell was sworn in as the new Williamson County judge Monday afternoon at the historic county courthouse.“Faith, family and the future.
2-year-old (two-and-a-half) Stetson Mathson gathers Easter Eggs during the annual Easter Egg Hunt conducted by Georgetown Church of the Nazarene  on Saturday, April 19, 2025.  5,000 Easter Eggs found new homes in just a few minutes' time.

2-year-old (two-and-a-half) Stetson Mathson gathers Easter Eggs during the annual Easter Egg Hunt conducted by Georgetown Church of the Nazarene on Saturday, April 19, 2025. 5,000 Easter Eggs found new homes in just a few minutes' time.

Have an egg-cellent Easter

Georgetown Church of the Nazarene  Easter egg hunt Saturday, April 19, saw 5,000 eggs and claimed by happy families. Photos by Andy Sharp
The plan for phase four of San Gabriel Park improvements shows the integration of the new fields with the structures currently in place. (Rendering courtesy of Parkhill)

The plan for phase four of San Gabriel Park improvements shows the integration of the new fields with the structures currently in place. (Rendering courtesy of Parkhill)

Georgetown City council ponders which grass is greener

The future layout for San Gabriel Park will include nine baseball diamonds, more than 15 soccer field configurations and two sand volleyball courts. The layout update represents the fourth phase of renovations at the park, which were presented to Georgetown City Council April 8.
The Hunter Glen Subdivision in Jarrell will get a 2,000 square foot splash pad. Illustration courtesy of Hunters Glen Subdivision.

The Hunter Glen Subdivision in Jarrell will get a 2,000 square foot splash pad. Illustration courtesy of Hunters Glen Subdivision.

Jarrell adds splash pad to growing subdivision

Jarrell officials approved the city’s third parkland during the April 15 city council meeting in a 3-2 vote, n a 3-2 vote, with Mayor Patrick Sherek casting the tie-breaking vote.
This map shows where the Community Development Block Grant projects are taking place in the city. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

This map shows where the Community Development Block Grant projects are taking place in the city. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

City aims to improve drainage, sidewalks with county grants

The City of Georgetown will apply for a county grant with more than $1.2 million in projects listed to address development needs for low to moderate income residents.
Chris Kerbow proudly wields a box of U.S. farm-raised catfish — which is antibiotic and hormone free.

Chris Kerbow proudly wields a box of U.S. farm-raised catfish — which is antibiotic and hormone free.

Catfish Parlour serves Georgetown quality comfort food

“There’s a feeling of nostalgia when you come in here. Like you’re back home eating comfort food.”That’s how Georgetown Catfish Parlour owner Chris Kerbow described his restaurant at 4159 Williams Drive.
Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Dale explains the resolution to ask the Central Texas Regional Mobile Authority to conduct a study on Ronald Reagan Boulevard in Williamson County during the April 15 commissioners court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Senior Director of Infrastructure Bob Dale explains the resolution to ask the Central Texas Regional Mobile Authority to conduct a study on Ronald Reagan Boulevard in Williamson County during the April 15 commissioners court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Traffic study could lead to toll lanes along Ronald Reagan Boulevard

Williamson County Commissioners approved a resolution Tuesday, April 15, to have the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority conduct a traffic study along the Ronald Reagan Boulevard corridor.
Georgetown Firefighter Kurt Lentz was killed in a traffic crash while off-duty Friday, April 11. He was 33 years old. (Photo Courtesy Georgetown Fire Department)

Georgetown Firefighter Kurt Lentz was killed in a traffic crash while off-duty Friday, April 11. He was 33 years old. (Photo Courtesy Georgetown Fire Department)

Off-duty Georgetown firefighter dies in motorcycle crash

An off-duty Georgetown firefighter was involved in a fatal crash while driving Friday morning, April 11, on Highway 29 west of Wolf Ranch Parkway.
This map shows the general location of the Municipal Utility Districts presented to city council during their special workshop on April 1. Many of the details surrounding the subdivisions are being ironed out. (Map by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

This map shows the general location of the Municipal Utility Districts presented to city council during their special workshop on April 1. Many of the details surrounding the subdivisions are being ironed out. (Map by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Proposed projects highlight new growth, reveal wastewater capacity issues

Multiple Municipal Utility Districts are coming to Georgetown, with plans including more housing and potential commercial uses.In a special workshop earlier this month, Georgetown City Council discussed proposed MUDs, the challenges they pose for the city, who is responsible for water and...