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Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector Larry Gaddes appears at Jarrell City Council to explain the potential effects if the city council passes the tax rate on September 30. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector Larry Gaddes appears at Jarrell City Council to explain the potential effects if the city council passes the tax rate on September 30. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Tax rate slashed: Jarrell budget approval comes down to wire

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Hours before the official start of the new fiscal year, Jarrell City Council approved the city’s budget with a 3-2 vote during a special meeting on September 30. Alderman Jeff Seidel and Daniel Islas voted against the budget.
Ascension Seton Williamson Hospital leadership breaks ground on the 219,000-square-foot expansion project on September 26. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Ascension Seton Williamson Hospital leadership breaks ground on the 219,000-square-foot expansion project on September 26. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Ascension Seton Williamson embarks on expansion

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, September 30, 2024
 Ascension Seton Williamson broke ground on a $230 million Round Rock hospital expansion project September 26. The project will bring a new six-story tower, along with 160 beds, two new operating rooms, an additional MRI, a new cath lab, an observation unit and an expanded emergency room.
Cyclists participating in the 70-mile ride begin their trek at Murphy Park for the annual Mamma Jamma Ride on Saturday, September 21, 2024.

Cyclists participating in the 70-mile ride begin their trek at Murphy Park for the annual Mamma Jamma Ride on Saturday, September 21, 2024.

Mamma Jamma Ride supports Lone Star Circle of Care

Andy Sharp
Friday, September 27, 2024
Coordinated by Lone Star Circle of Care, the Mamma Jamma Ride raises funds for Lone Star's Big Pink Bus, their mobile mammography unit.  The ride honors those who are battling breast cancer, or those who lost their lives to the disease.
Members of Irreverent Warriors group continued their 6.1 mile Silkies Hike along East 7th Street.

Members of Irreverent Warriors group continued their 6.1 mile Silkies Hike along East 7th Street.

Irreverent Warriors walk across Georgetown

Andy Sharp
Friday, September 27, 2024
The Irreverent Warriors group took a 6.1 mile Silkies Hike through Georgetown on Saturday, September 21. The hike began and concluded at VFW Post 8587 on College Street.
teve Chapman relaxes in front of his 1954 Plymouth Belvedere during the car and motorcycle show held at the the College Street VFW Post 8587 on Saturday, September 21, 2024. This is the post's inaugural car show. Photo by Andy Sharp.

teve Chapman relaxes in front of his 1954 Plymouth Belvedere during the car and motorcycle show held at the the College Street VFW Post 8587 on Saturday, September 21, 2024. This is the post's inaugural car show. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Georgetown VFW car show

Andy Sharp
Friday, September 27, 2024
VFW Post 8587 held its inaugural car and motorcycle show on College Street Saturday, September 21, 2024.

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City moves forward with short-term rental regulations

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Georgetown will implement a registration permit requirement to help keep track of the growing number of short-term rentals offered throughout the city. Registration will be used to make sure Hotel Occupancy Taxes are being collected and paid to the city.
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