Ed Denison of Hockley, Texas, who will be 80 in October introduces his horse called Hombre to his grandson, 8-year-old Levi Bentley and family friend McKenna Degarmo, 17, (sitting on Hombre) during the Texas Senior Pro Rodeo Association’s Rodeo held Sunday, August 16, 2026 at the Williamson County Expo Center. Denison has been competing in rodeos for decades. Texas Senior Rodeo Association competitors must be at least 40-years-old to compete. Many are in their 70s and 80s. Photo by Andy Sharp

Artist Shelby Gage smiles Friday, August 14, while she puts finishing touches on a VFW mural she created for Msg. Ben D. Snowden Post 8587. Last steps included adding a clear coat to protect her work.

From left, Keith Parker, JISD Communities in Schools site coordinator; Evelyn DeJesus, JISD social worker; Jane Medema, Purl Elementary School counselor; Gloria Casso, Family Support Specialist at Mary Bailey Head Start; Carl Illig, executive director of the W.D. Kelley Foundation; and Shannon Illig, operations manager of the W.D. Kelley Foundation, at the check presentation on August 17. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Georgetown City Hall

Williamson County issues a burn ban. Illustration by Nalani Nuylan.

Georgetown ISD teachers and staff members stand for the Presentation of the Colors during the Georgetown ISD Convocation on Monday, August 10, 2026. Trustees say the tax rate election is necessary because there are no funds available in this year’s budget for employee pay raises. Photo by Andy Sharp

Located off the Southeast Innerloop in Georgetown, the Williamson County Innerloop Annex houses the Elections Department. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

This map shows the subject property that could potentially see a tax abatement in the future.

Staff and teachers file into the Klett Performing Arts Center for the Georgetown ISD Convocation on Monday, August 10, 2026. First day of classes is August 19. Photo by Andy Sharp