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Police standoff ends near Texas Crushed Stone

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, January 9, 2025
A man died from what preliminary investigations are indicating as a self-inflicted gunshot wound after a run-in with Round Rock Police Department that took place in the evening hours of Tuesday, January 7.
Williamson County Commissioners, back row, stand with the Williamson County Emergency Medical Services leadership team, which includes original Medical Director Dr. Stephen Benold (center, tan sweater), EMS Director Mike Knipstein (behind and to the right of Mr. Benold), and prior EMS Director John Sneed (behind and to the left of Mr. Benold). Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Williamson County Commissioners, back row, stand with the Williamson County Emergency Medical Services leadership team, which includes original Medical Director Dr. Stephen Benold (center, tan sweater), EMS Director Mike Knipstein (behind and to the right of Mr. Benold), and prior EMS Director John Sneed (behind and to the left of Mr. Benold). Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

First responders for 50 years: EMS celebrated for life-saving service

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Williamson County Emergency Medical Services celebrates 50 years of providing pre-hospital care to Williamson County residents in 2025.County officials approved the resolution that recognized the milestone during the January 7 Commissioners Court meeting.“It is a milestone that reflects five...
Jarrell City Council, from left to right Mayor Pro Tem Daniel Klepac, Alderwoman Place 2 Lori Allen, Interim City Manager Jorge Hernandez, Mayor Patrick Sherek and Alderwoman Place 3 Tanya Clawson discuss the first city council meeting of the year, January 7. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Jarrell City Council, from left to right Mayor Pro Tem Daniel Klepac, Alderwoman Place 2 Lori Allen, Interim City Manager Jorge Hernandez, Mayor Patrick Sherek and Alderwoman Place 3 Tanya Clawson discuss the first city council meeting of the year, January 7. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Implementing efficiency

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Kicking off the new year with new changes, the City of Jarrell will modify development procedures as the city continues to grow.
Honored caller Brad Caldwell leads Shirts ‘n’ Skirts dancers after his induction into the Texas State Callers Association Hall of Fame.

Honored caller Brad Caldwell leads Shirts ‘n’ Skirts dancers after his induction into the Texas State Callers Association Hall of Fame.

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State organization recognizes Georgetown square dance caller

Katherine Hamilton
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Square dance caller and Georgetown resident Brad Caldwell thought the dance on January 4 would be another evening of doing what he loves the most — directing dancers as they circle, swing, and promenade.

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Ecumenical service continues into new year

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
For more than 25 years, the Georgetown Ecumenical Wholeness Service has welcomed people of different religions and faith backgrounds to sing, read scripture, take communion, light candles and pray during monthly services.

Georgetown water reservations in limbo

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
After getting into an agreement with water provider EPCOR in August 2023 that reserves 40,000 acre feet of groundwater from the Carrizo-Wilcox aquifer in Robertson County for Georgetown, city staff in December revealed that associated permits are being contested by the cities of Bryan and College...
Brass Peacock Bar Manager Patrick Nikel serves a drink behind the bar. He’s crafted a menu of specialty cocktails, including the “Side Char,” which he is making here. Photo by Abbey Archer

Brass Peacock Bar Manager Patrick Nikel serves a drink behind the bar. He’s crafted a menu of specialty cocktails, including the “Side Char,” which he is making here. Photo by Abbey Archer

Brass Peacock speakeasy opens near City Post Chophouse

Abbey Archer
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
A new prohibition-era themed bar with a secret entrance is hiding near City Post Chophouse, just off the Square.Brass Peacock had a soft opening this fall, and is set for a grand opening early in 2025.
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