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Bill Gravell, left, is sworn in by Judge Besty Lambeth, right, as the Region Six advocate for Small Businesses in America in the Office of Advocacy, March 11. Jill Gravell, center, holds a Bible as Mr. Gravell recites the oath. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Bill Gravell, left, is sworn in by Judge Besty Lambeth, right, as the Region Six advocate for Small Businesses in America in the Office of Advocacy, March 11. Jill Gravell, center, holds a Bible as Mr. Gravell recites the oath. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County Judge Bill Gravell resigns

After six years of service, Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell resigned from office Tuesday, March 11, to accept a position under the Trump Administration.
County Engineer Adam Boatright, front, and David Glenn, director of government relations with Home Builders Association, back, explain the new subdivision regulations during the March 4 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County Engineer Adam Boatright, front, and David Glenn, director of government relations with Home Builders Association, back, explain the new subdivision regulations during the March 4 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County officials adopt new subdivision regulations

Real estate developers have to follow new regulations passed on March 4 by the Williamson County Commissioners Court.
Dr. Shanna Jackson sits in her office in front of her degrees and certificates. She has earned her doctorate from the Sherman College of Chiropractic, her BAAS from the University of North Texas and completed the animal chiropractic program at Parker University. Photo by Abbey Archer

Dr. Shanna Jackson sits in her office in front of her degrees and certificates. She has earned her doctorate from the Sherman College of Chiropractic, her BAAS from the University of North Texas and completed the animal chiropractic program at Parker University. Photo by Abbey Archer

Rise Up Chiropractic opens in Georgetown

Georgetown Chiropractor Shanna Jackson has opened a new clinic, Rise Up Chiropractic, just north of Westinghouse Road at 2951 Farm to Market Road 1460, Ste. 1402.After spending 10 years at the start of her career as a surgical technician, at age 40, she decided to go back to school because she...
Georgetown Police Chief Cory Tchida  visits with race participants before the start of the one-mile Fun Run during the 13th Annual Chase the Chief, held Sunday, March 2, 2025 at East View High School.   2,000 people were registered for the one-mile fun run and 5K event.   Proceeds from the races support physical education programs in Georgetown.   Photo by Andy Sharp.

Georgetown Police Chief Cory Tchida visits with race participants before the start of the one-mile Fun Run during the 13th Annual Chase the Chief, held Sunday, March 2, 2025 at East View High School. 2,000 people were registered for the one-mile fun run and 5K event. Proceeds from the races support physical education programs in Georgetown. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Georgetown residents Chase the Chief

The 13th Annual Chase the Chief was held Sunday, March 2, at East View High School.  About 2,000 people were registered for the one-mile fun run and 5K event.   Proceeds from the races support physical education programs in Georgetown.Photo by Andy Sharp

Georgetown residence subject of bomb threat

At about 11:30 a.m. on March 5, the Georgetown Police Department responded to a bomb threat in the 100 block of Retreat Place, which is near the International Order of Odd Fellows cemetery. By 12:01 p.m. the scene had been cleared of any threats and the area was reopened to the public.
Parks and Recreation and library staff, members from Friends of the Georgetown Library, and families help cut the ribbon for the storywalk at San Gabriel Park.

Parks and Recreation and library staff, members from Friends of the Georgetown Library, and families help cut the ribbon for the storywalk at San Gabriel Park.

Randy Morrow Trail home to new Georgetown story walk

It was a busy-eyed day at San Gabriel Park this past Tuesday, when the Georgetown Public Library and Georgetown Parks and Recreation celebrated the opening of our first permanent storywalk. Bubbles and snacks preceded the dedication and ribbon cutting. You may be wondering, what is a storywalk?
The sun begins to go down along County Road 382 east of Walburg on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.

The sun begins to go down along County Road 382 east of Walburg on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.

Walburg Sunset

The sun begins to go down along County Road 382 east of Walburg on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.   Photos by Andy Sharp.   
Strong winds led to a dusty landscape as seen along County Road 124 near Weir on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.   Photo by Andy Sharp.

Strong winds led to a dusty landscape as seen along County Road 124 near Weir on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Dust in the Wind

Strong winds led to a dusty landscape in Williamson County Tuesday afternoon, March 4. Dry conditions and strong winds led to extreme fire weather, and a warm, breezy and hazy afternoon.    Photos by Andy Sharp.  
Hutto ISD Superintendent Jeni Neatherlin, right, explains how Hutto ISD will be impacted by the tax exceptions from Cameron County Housing Finance Corporation purchasing properties in Williamson County, March 5. She is accompanied by County Judge Bill Gravell, left, and County Commissioner Russ Boles, center. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Hutto ISD Superintendent Jeni Neatherlin, right, explains how Hutto ISD will be impacted by the tax exceptions from Cameron County Housing Finance Corporation purchasing properties in Williamson County, March 5. She is accompanied by County Judge Bill Gravell, left, and County Commissioner Russ Boles, center. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County sues Cameron County Housing Finance Corporation to block tax exempt projects

In response to what Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell called “one of the most egregious acts against the children of Williamson County,” Wilco has sued Cameron County Housing Finance Corporation for allegedly violating the Texas Housing Finance Corporations Act.The case — filed jointly by...