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Cormorants gather at Murphy Park's rookery as a full moon wanders in and out of clouds on Thursday evening, March 13, 2025. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Cormorants gather at Murphy Park's rookery as a full moon wanders in and out of clouds on Thursday evening, March 13, 2025. Photo by Andy Sharp.

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Full moon above the rookery

Andy Sharp
Friday, March 14, 2025
Cormorants gather at Murphy Park's rookery as a full moon wanders in and out of clouds on Thursday evening, March 13, 2025. Photo by Andy Sharp. 
Former County Judge Bill Gravell sits as an audience member, hearing the Commissioners wish him well on his next adventure after he resigned as County Judge, March 11. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Former County Judge Bill Gravell sits as an audience member, hearing the Commissioners wish him well on his next adventure after he resigned as County Judge, March 11. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Bill Gravell reflects time as Williamson County judge, embraces new role as federal advocate

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Earlier this week, Bill Gravell announced his resignation as Williamson County Judge to work as the Region Six Advocate in the U.S. Small Business Administration.

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New Habitat for Humanity development brings 12 new homes

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Georgetown City Council approved a build permit March 6 for a new 1-acre development that will include 12 new homes built by Williamson County Habitat for Humanity. The Shepherd’s Village development will be located in Southeast Georgetown between 21st and 22nd streets.
A Waxing Gibbous moon, at 98.9% visibility, shines over the cemetery at Zion Lutheran Church Sandoval along County Road 425 on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Photo by Andy Sharp.

A Waxing Gibbous moon, at 98.9% visibility, shines over the cemetery at Zion Lutheran Church Sandoval along County Road 425 on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Photo by Andy Sharp.

After the rain storm

Andy Sharp
Thursday, March 13, 2025
A surprise thunderstorm passed through East Williamson County Wednesday afternoon, March 12. 
Chief Economic Development Officer for the City of Cedar Park Arthur Jackson, front, and Chief Operating Officer of Firefly Aerospace Dan Fermon, back, explain the economic impact of a spaceport during the meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Chief Economic Development Officer for the City of Cedar Park Arthur Jackson, front, and Chief Operating Officer of Firefly Aerospace Dan Fermon, back, explain the economic impact of a spaceport during the meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County greenlights spaceport liftoff

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Following Firefly Aerospace’s successful lunar landing, Williamson County is working toward creating a new spaceport development corporation board to “provide fiscal guidance and ongoing governance” of spaceport operations in Williamson and Burnet counties.
City Manager David Morgan, center, with Parks and Recreation Director Kimberly Garrett, right, and staff members from consulting firm Halff and construction company STR break ground at Garey Park on March 6. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

City Manager David Morgan, center, with Parks and Recreation Director Kimberly Garrett, right, and staff members from consulting firm Halff and construction company STR break ground at Garey Park on March 6. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Garey Park improvements march forward

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Group camping cabins and a new amphitheater headline the second phase of improvements at Georgetown’s Garey Park.Georgetown and construction company STR broke ground on work Thursday, March 6.
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