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Detectives, from left, Craig Hunter, Mary Lewis, Mark McKinney, Tim Long and Sam Strauss work on homicide and missing persons cold cases for Williamson County. Photo by Abbey Archer

Detectives, from left, Craig Hunter, Mary Lewis, Mark McKinney, Tim Long and Sam Strauss work on homicide and missing persons cold cases for Williamson County. Photo by Abbey Archer

Williamson County Cold Case Unit working on 12 unsolved cases

Abbey Archer
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Debra Jackson was found strangled in Williamson County, only wearing orange socks, on Halloween in 1979. Rachel Louise Cooke went on a run in 2002 and never came home.

Holocaust exhibit offers children glimpse at history

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Congregation Havurah Shalom, in partnership with the Georgetown Public Library will be hosting its Holocaust exhibit “A Reason to Remember” from April 13 to May 21. Deborah Roth-Howe will talk about the families featured in the exhibit on April 12, from 2-4 p.m.
Ascalon, the new medical office for independent medical professionals broke ground in February 2026. Construction is estimated to finish by the end of the year with tenant fill-out taking place throughout 2027. (Rendering courtesy Lone Star PR & Marketing)

Ascalon, the new medical office for independent medical professionals broke ground in February 2026. Construction is estimated to finish by the end of the year with tenant fill-out taking place throughout 2027. (Rendering courtesy Lone Star PR & Marketing)

Medical building near Sun City to serve independent medical practitioners

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, March 19, 2026
A new medical park office, called Ascalon, aimed at independent medical professionals is coming right outside of Sun City at 4829 Williams Drive. The building will be 45,000 square feet and three stories tall.

Beautify Georgetown with a riverbank cleanup

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, March 19, 2026
A riverbank cleanup at Rivery Park will take place Tuesday, March 24, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. During the event — which is organized by the City of Georgetown — trash bags, gloves, light snacks and drinks will be provided. Participants should wear long pants, hats, sunglasses and closed-toe shoes.
Stephen “Steve” Miller (right) hugs long-time friend, former Judge Billy Ray Stubblefield (left) during Mr. Miller’s retirement celebration after 30 years of service on February 27 at the 26th District Court in Williamson County. Judge Stubblefield later described Mr. Miller as a brother in his farewell speech.

Stephen “Steve” Miller (right) hugs long-time friend, former Judge Billy Ray Stubblefield (left) during Mr. Miller’s retirement celebration after 30 years of service on February 27 at the 26th District Court in Williamson County. Judge Stubblefield later described Mr. Miller as a brother in his farewell speech.

30 years of service: Williamson County honors retirement of first African-American bailiff

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Story and Photos by Nalani NuylanThe 26th District Court in Williamson County was decorated for a special occasion. Balloons and snacks lined the room, and laughter permeated the air.
Bluebonnets adorn the spaces at St. Peter Lutheran Church Cemetery on Sunday, March 15, 2026. The cemetery, with burials reaching back into the19th Century, is along F.M. 972. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Bluebonnets adorn the spaces at St. Peter Lutheran Church Cemetery on Sunday, March 15, 2026. The cemetery, with burials reaching back into the19th Century, is along F.M. 972. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Bluebonnets at St. Peter Lutheran Church

Andy Sharp
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Bluebonnets adorn the spaces at St. Peter Lutheran Church Cemetery on Sunday, March 15, 2026. The cemetery, with burials reaching back into the19th century, is along Farm to Market Road 972 in Walburg.Photo by  Andy Sharp. 
Gift of Time Executive Director Becky Folta-May and Activities Coordinator Jeanette Workman review seating arrangements before the start of the F7 Group Foundation’s March 5 gala that drew more than 320 people to the Sun City Ballroom.

Gift of Time Executive Director Becky Folta-May and Activities Coordinator Jeanette Workman review seating arrangements before the start of the F7 Group Foundation’s March 5 gala that drew more than 320 people to the Sun City Ballroom.

A night of memories: Sun City gala raises more than $20,000 for A Gift of Time

Brad Stutzman
Thursday, March 19, 2026
A Gift of Time’s “Night of Classic Memories” fundraising gala lived up to its name March 5. More than 320 people attended the event, raising more than $20,000 for the nonprofit.F7 Group Foundation sponsored and organized the gala on A Gift of Time’s behalf.
From left, Georgetown City Manager David Morgan, Precinct 3 County Commissioner Valerie Covey and County Judge Steve Snell cut the ribbon connecting Southwestern Boulevard to SE Inner Loop. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

From left, Georgetown City Manager David Morgan, Precinct 3 County Commissioner Valerie Covey and County Judge Steve Snell cut the ribbon connecting Southwestern Boulevard to SE Inner Loop. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Georgetown, Williamson County finishes work on new Southwestern Boulevard section

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
A new half-mile segment of Southwestern Boulevard, from Raintree Drive to SE Inner Loop, was opened to traffic after a ribbon cutting ceremony on March 18. The project added two lanes with a center turn lane, right turn lanes at intersections and underground stormwater drainage pipes and curbs.
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