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Lawrence Wright gave a talk followed by a Q&A as part of the Hill Country Author Series put on by the Friends of the Georgetown Library. Organizers said this event drew “the biggest crowd” that they have seen in a while. Photo by Abbey Archer

Lawrence Wright gave a talk followed by a Q&A as part of the Hill Country Author Series put on by the Friends of the Georgetown Library. Organizers said this event drew “the biggest crowd” that they have seen in a while. Photo by Abbey Archer

Texas politics seen through new lens in ‘Mr. Texas’

Abbey Archer
Monday, November 25, 2024
A Pulitzer Prize winning author Lawrence Wright discussed his 2023 novel Mr. Texas on November 14 as part of the Georgetown Public Library’s Hill Country Author Series. Mr. Wright currently lives in Austin and is a staff writer for the New Yorker.
Fifth graders from Wolf Ranch Elementary learn about GPS through a hands-on activity hosted by the Williamson County Geographic Information Systems Council. The event taught about Geographic Information Systems. Photos courtesy of Williamson County.

Fifth graders from Wolf Ranch Elementary learn about GPS through a hands-on activity hosted by the Williamson County Geographic Information Systems Council. The event taught about Geographic Information Systems. Photos courtesy of Williamson County.

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Field day teaches students about geography tech

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, November 22, 2024
 Wolf Ranch Elementary fifth graders visited the Georgetown Community Center this month to learn about geography and the technologies used by local governments to collect field data and survey the Wilco landscape.
Christopher “Ali” Vassef and Leonora Soriano were killed in a wreck September 5, 2022, when their vehicle was struck by a drunk driver in Williamson County. (Courtesy Williamson County District Attorney's Office)

Christopher “Ali” Vassef and Leonora Soriano were killed in a wreck September 5, 2022, when their vehicle was struck by a drunk driver in Williamson County. (Courtesy Williamson County District Attorney's Office)

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Drunk driver gets 40 years for manslaughter of Elgin couple

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, November 22, 2024
Taylor resident John Crayton, Jr. was convicted of intoxication manslaughter on November 14 and sentenced to 40 years in prison. Charges stem from a vehicular wreck that killed Elgin couple Leonora Soriano and Christopher “Ali” Vassef in 2022.
Wlico and Cedar Park officials celebrate New Hope Drive, a new road funded through city and county transportation bonds. Cedar Park Mayor Jim Penniman-Morin, center, stands on the road with Commissioners Valerie Covey, center right in blue, Cynthia Long, in pink, Terry Cook, far right, and others. Photos courtesy of the City of Cedar Park.

Wlico and Cedar Park officials celebrate New Hope Drive, a new road funded through city and county transportation bonds. Cedar Park Mayor Jim Penniman-Morin, center, stands on the road with Commissioners Valerie Covey, center right in blue, Cynthia Long, in pink, Terry Cook, far right, and others. Photos courtesy of the City of Cedar Park.

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Cedar Park, Wilco celebrate roadway completion

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, November 21, 2024
 Williamson County motorists can now drive on a new east-west roadway through Cedar Park, built to improve travel times and safety in the region.
This map shows road closures during the Christmas Stroll weekend December 6-8. Dashed red lines indicate streets that will be closed.

This map shows road closures during the Christmas Stroll weekend December 6-8. Dashed red lines indicate streets that will be closed.

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Christmas Stroll expands opportunity for holiday fun

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Georgetown’s Christmas Stroll will have a superhero theme for its 43rd year, and organizers have added a third day of festivities, music and winter fun to the schedule. The three-day festival takes place in downtown Georgetown December 6-8.

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Short-term rental owners must register with city

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Georgetown’s preliminary short-term rental program went live on November 19. The program was approved by Georgetown City Council in September and required rental owners to register with the city and pay hotel occupancy taxes for bookings.
Mayor Patrick Sherek, left, Alderman Place 1 Daniel Klepac, center, and Place 2 Alderwoman Lori Allen take their oaths to serve November 19.

Mayor Patrick Sherek, left, Alderman Place 1 Daniel Klepac, center, and Place 2 Alderwoman Lori Allen take their oaths to serve November 19.

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New Jarrell council member take oaths

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Photos by Nalani Nuylan.Jarrell’s mayor and city council members were sworn into office on Tuesday night, November 19. Officiated by Judge Scott Matthews, incumbent Mayor Patrick Sherek and Alderman Daniel Klepac renewed their oaths to the city. Newcomer Lori Allen took her oath for the first time.
Election judges and clerks join Williamson County Party Chairs in the well of the Commissioners Courtroom. They were honored as election heroes. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Election judges and clerks join Williamson County Party Chairs in the well of the Commissioners Courtroom. They were honored as election heroes. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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Record turnout, no complaints

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
 About 69 percent of the 448,421 registered voters in Williamson County participated in the November 5 general election. Wilco set records for early voting, with an estimated 232,000 voters casting their ballots ahead of election day, according to Elections Administrator Bridgette Escobedo.
Judge Sarah Bruchmiller of the 368th District Court (left), administered the oath of office to Christopher Alvarado (center), who was a Williamson County District Attorney’s Office intern. He is joined by District Attorney Shawn Dick, right. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office.

Judge Sarah Bruchmiller of the 368th District Court (left), administered the oath of office to Christopher Alvarado (center), who was a Williamson County District Attorney’s Office intern. He is joined by District Attorney Shawn Dick, right. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office.

Williamson County intern levels up after Bar exam

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
One of the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office’s first interns has passed his bar exam. Christopher “Auggie” Alvarado was part of the county’s inaugural internship program, and is now a sworn member of the State Bar of Texas. A lifelong Williamson County resident, Mr.
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