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This pedestrian bridge design by Miguel Rosales was approved last March by Georgetown City Council. It will be built alongside the Austin Avenue vehicular bridges. (Sun Archive)

This pedestrian bridge design by Miguel Rosales was approved last March by Georgetown City Council. It will be built alongside the Austin Avenue vehicular bridges. (Sun Archive)

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Bridge architect talks new book, impact of bridges

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Improvements to the Austin Avenue vehicular bridge are well underway, and a new pedestrian bridge is on the way in the near future.
Christopher Alan Young, 56, of Pearland. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County District Attorney's Office.

Christopher Alan Young, 56, of Pearland. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County District Attorney's Office.

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Coin theft from elderly leads to 60 years in prison

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
A Williamson County jury found a 56-year-old man from Pearland guilty of theft of property from an elderly Williamson County resident — a first-degree felony — on Wednesday, March 12.The jury subsequently sentenced Christopher Alan Young to 60 years in prison and imposed a $10,000 fine.“This...
Firefly Aerospace’s Chief Executive Officer Jason Kim (center left) and Spacecraft Program Director Ray Allensworth (center, right) are joined by NASA representatives during a press conference March 18. Screenshot courtesy NASA

Firefly Aerospace’s Chief Executive Officer Jason Kim (center left) and Spacecraft Program Director Ray Allensworth (center, right) are joined by NASA representatives during a press conference March 18. Screenshot courtesy NASA

First moon mission by Wilco-based Firefly Aerospace a success

Abbey Archer
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Firefly Aerospace — a private aerospace company with headquarters located in Cedar Park — successfully completed Blue Ghost Mission 1 in partnership with NASA.
David Valdez, Texas Photography Festival founder, took part in a a photo walk around downtown Georgetown during the Texas Photography Festival on Saturday, March 15, 2025. The event is coordinated by David Valdez and the Williamson Museum. Photo by Andy Sharp.

David Valdez, Texas Photography Festival founder, took part in a a photo walk around downtown Georgetown during the Texas Photography Festival on Saturday, March 15, 2025. The event is coordinated by David Valdez and the Williamson Museum. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Texas Photography Festival captures downtown Georgetown

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
David Valdez, Texas Photography Festival founder,  took part in a a photo walk around downtown Georgetown during the Texas Photography Festival on Saturday, March 15.  The event is coordinated by David Valdez and the Williamson Museum.  Photo by Andy Sharp

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Police department addressed city code concerns

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
To address enforcement issues, resident concerns and community caretaking, Georgetown will update multiple chapters and titles found within the city code. Police Chief Cory Tchida presented topics under review during the March 11 city council workshop.

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City Council District 3 expanded to include Parmer Ranch

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, March 17, 2025
The Georgetown City Council District 3 boundary is expanding to include the new Parmer Ranch development between Ronald Reagan Boulevard and Ranch Road 2338 in Northwest Georgetown. District 3 is currently represented by Council Member Mike Triggs.
Williamson County Constable Kevin Wilkie, left, Florence Police Chief Wayne Thompson, center, and Mayor Ben Daniel, right, host a Meet the Mayor and Chat with the Chief meeting at Dwell Coffee House, March 6. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Constable Kevin Wilkie, left, Florence Police Chief Wayne Thompson, center, and Mayor Ben Daniel, right, host a Meet the Mayor and Chat with the Chief meeting at Dwell Coffee House, March 6. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Flourishing forward: Florence admin, staff take action to improve city

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, March 17, 2025
The City of Florence will start to see changes in the near future with new initiatives and development, starting with Spring Clean-up Day.Mayor Ben Daniel and Florence Police Chief Wayne Thompson held the first Meet the Mayor and Chat with the Chief meeting at Dwell Coffee House, March 6.
The Williamson County Commissioners Court on March 14 — from left Terry Cook, Cynthia Long, Valerie Covey and Russ Boles — set the interview date for interim county judge candidates. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson County Commissioners Court on March 14 — from left Terry Cook, Cynthia Long, Valerie Covey and Russ Boles — set the interview date for interim county judge candidates. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County Commissioners set date for candidate appointments

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, March 14, 2025
Williamson County Commissioners Court on March 14 set a timeline to announce an interim County Judge, who will step in to finish out Bill Gravell’s current term.Each of the four commissioners – Terry Cook, Cynthia Long, Valerie Covey and Russ Boles – will be taking resumes and cover letters from...
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