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The Main Street exterior of Tecovas is pictured on Saturday, September 21, 2024. The shop has a soft opening on Wednesday, followed by a formal grand opening Friday. Photo by Andy Sharp.

The Main Street exterior of Tecovas is pictured on Saturday, September 21, 2024. The shop has a soft opening on Wednesday, followed by a formal grand opening Friday. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Tecovas: Setting up shop

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Located in Georgetown on Main Street below the Williamson County Sun offices, Tecovas is scheduled for a soft opening on September 25, with formal opening on September 27.  Tecovas is an Austin-based apparel chain specializing in boots and Western wear.
Peggy Morse, left, and her husband Frederick Morse, left, were awarded the Pillar of the Community Award at the 2024 Florence Chamber of Commerce Gala on Saturday, September 21.

Peggy Morse, left, and her husband Frederick Morse, left, were awarded the Pillar of the Community Award at the 2024 Florence Chamber of Commerce Gala on Saturday, September 21.

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Florence Chamber Gala honors community, businesses

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
 Photos by Nalani NuylanLongtime residents Frederick and Peggy Morse have been honored with the Florence Chamber of Commerce’s Pillar of the Community Award at the Chamber's annual gala.
Firefighter Stephen Barnes gives a tour of one of the firetrucks at the ESD 10 station in Coupland. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Firefighter Stephen Barnes gives a tour of one of the firetrucks at the ESD 10 station in Coupland. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County ESD shifts from volunteer to paid firefighters

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, September 23, 2024
With industry and development, comes an increase in population. In rural communities, the demand to keep citizens and property safe also spikes to the point where adjustments need to be made.
Large numbers of egrets gather around the rookery at Murphy Park on Thursday evening, September 5, 2024. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Large numbers of egrets gather around the rookery at Murphy Park on Thursday evening, September 5, 2024. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Photos: Flock prepares to leave as summer ends

Andy Sharp
Friday, September 20, 2024
As summer nears its conclusion, the egrets making their home at the rookery in Taylor’s Murphy Park will soon move on. These migratory birds arrive here each spring to add to their families, usually leaving by late-September, or early-October.
Waterloo Gin co-owner David Wollett drives a truckload of cotton from a field onto a scale on Friday, September 13, 2024. Clement Strmiska and David Wollett are co-owners of the Waterloo Gin, located on County Road 414 east of Taylor. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Waterloo Gin co-owner David Wollett drives a truckload of cotton from a field onto a scale on Friday, September 13, 2024. Clement Strmiska and David Wollett are co-owners of the Waterloo Gin, located on County Road 414 east of Taylor. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Photos: Cotton collections progress in Williamson County

Andy Sharp
Friday, September 20, 2024
The Waterloo Cotton Gin, a few minutes east of Taylor, along County Road 414, is beginning cotton harvest season on a high note this year, after last summer’s combination of triple digit heat and drought made it hard for farmers and cotton gins in 2023.
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Georgetown ISD is #3 in area home closings

Katherine Hamilton
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Before new school enrollment comes new housing — and GISD trustees got a look recently at developments under construction that will attract families to Georgetown and the school district.
Williamson County Sheriff Mike Gleason debriefs the March Liberty Hill shooting and the investigation leading to the arrest of Clinton Wayne Harmon, 38, of Bastrop on September 18. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Sheriff Mike Gleason debriefs the March Liberty Hill shooting and the investigation leading to the arrest of Clinton Wayne Harmon, 38, of Bastrop on September 18. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Liberty Hill attempted murder leads to three arrests

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
 Three individuals were arrested in connection to an attempted murder in Liberty Hill earlier this year, and Williamson County officials provided an update about the case Wednesday, September 18.On March 8, at approximately 2:30 a.m.

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GISD reports progress on voter-approved bonds

Katherine Hamilton
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Georgetown ISD officials last week reported progress on 2024 bond projects to its Citizens Advisory Committee, the group that created the $649.5 million bond package approved by voters in May.All four of GISD’s bond propositions passed.
Supporting Alex's Lemonade Stand

Supporting Alex's Lemonade Stand

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San Gabriel Elementary supports cancer research

Katherine Hamilton
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
It was a very hot day last Friday, and eight kindergarten children at San Gabriel Elementary School could hardly wait to be doused with cold water.Wiggling and giggling, the youngsters wait in a row, older students standing behind with full buckets as classmates cheered them on.
Heidi Anderson, senior director of public affairs for H-E-B, announces the company’s newest Georgetown store has broken ground. It will open next summer. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Heidi Anderson, senior director of public affairs for H-E-B, announces the company’s newest Georgetown store has broken ground. It will open next summer. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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H-E-B donates $20,000 to Geogetown nonprofits

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
 After reporting earlier this year that a new H-E-B would be built in Northwest Georgetown near Ronald Reagan Boulevard and Ranch Road 2338, the Texas grocery chain officially announced on September 10 it has begun construction on the business.
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