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Judge Rhonda Redden of the Williamson County Justice of the Peace Precinct Four gets ready to sign a death certificate for a decedent. Once a month, the Judges are on a 24/7 call for death cases. Each rotation lasts a week.

Judge Rhonda Redden of the Williamson County Justice of the Peace Precinct Four gets ready to sign a death certificate for a decedent. Once a month, the Judges are on a 24/7 call for death cases. Each rotation lasts a week.

Death cases stacking up: part 1

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, July 22, 2024
Photos by Nalani Nuylan "It’s not about the JPs not wanting to do their job. It’s about the future and sustainability in Williamson County.” ~ Angela Williams, Justice of the Peace Judge Precinct Two Williamson County is the largest county in Texas without its own Medical Examiner’s office.

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Two Georgetown nonprofits combine laundry services

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, July 19, 2024
Laundry Love Georgetown is now working with The Caring Place to provide residents with its free laundry cleanings. Laundry Love Georgetown has offered free laundry services since 2013 at the Georgetown Washtopia on South Austin Avenue on the second Tuesday and Thursday of each month.
This conceptualization of Parmer Ranch Marketplace showcases where the buildings will be located and where visitors can park. (Courtesy Barshop and Oles)

This conceptualization of Parmer Ranch Marketplace showcases where the buildings will be located and where visitors can park. (Courtesy Barshop and Oles)

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H-E-B anchors new $12 million shopping center west of Sun City

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, July 19, 2024
The most recent Georgetown-based filings with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation are related to new mixed-use retail developments, sidewalk improvements and installations and a new therapy office.
The Williamson County Commissioners voted to approve the administrative agenda items for the Elections Department burning the July 16 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson County Commissioners voted to approve the administrative agenda items for the Elections Department burning the July 16 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Ballot talks continue as November election approaches

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Williamson County will be moving to pre-numbered paper ballots this November election, but some county residents continue to advocate that a voting system involving hand-marked, hand-counted, paper-ballots at a precinct-level would be the safest option for a secure election.
This map shows where mosquito control spray was sprayed on July 12 and 13 to prevent more West Nile virus positive mosquitoes. (Courtesy Williamson County and Cities Health District)

This map shows where mosquito control spray was sprayed on July 12 and 13 to prevent more West Nile virus positive mosquitoes. (Courtesy Williamson County and Cities Health District)

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Second West Nile mosquito found at Pinnacle Park

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Another mosquito trap near Pinnacle Park in southeast Georgetown returned a positive result on July 3 for West Nile virus.
Tessa Smith wears her Mrs. Texas International crown and sash at All Things New in Georgetown during a celebration event.

Tessa Smith wears her Mrs. Texas International crown and sash at All Things New in Georgetown during a celebration event.

Georgetown pageant Queen spreads awareness of sober living

Abbey Archer
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Tessa Smith serves as a Georgetown Realtor in her day job, but holds the title of Mrs. Georgetown on the pageant circuit. In March, she was crowned as a pageant Queen by Texas International Pageant. Ms. Smith holds the 2024 Mrs.
Sugar Mommy’s staff, from left, includes Co-owners Kasey Bedair and CJ Bedair, as well as Head Baker Avery Charles.

Sugar Mommy’s staff, from left, includes Co-owners Kasey Bedair and CJ Bedair, as well as Head Baker Avery Charles.

Sugar Mommy’s Bakehouse

Abbey Archer
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Sugar Mommy’s Bakehouse is based out of a blue cottage on South Austin Avenue. With a pink door and carousel-like animal statues, the bakery looks like the board game Candy Land. Inside, customers  find display coolers full of elaborately decorated cupcakes, cake pops, desert bars and cookies.
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