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New Georgetown YMCA property brought into city

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, July 1, 2024
The future home of Georgetown’s YMCA has been brought into the city limits and zoned to general commercial, paving the way for the bond-supported facility and gym on the city’s northwest edge.
Lifeguards Katie Vasquez, left, and Alison Jaen work together to promote safety and fun at Georgetown’s public pools. (Photos courtesy City of Georgetown)

Lifeguards Katie Vasquez, left, and Alison Jaen work together to promote safety and fun at Georgetown’s public pools. (Photos courtesy City of Georgetown)

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Lifeguards provide summer safety

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, July 1, 2024
The public pools in Georgetown serve as a cooling place for residents during the scorching Texas summers. A common character seen at public pools are the city lifeguards.

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Adults hone artistic skills this summer

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, July 1, 2024
A series of summer workshops hosted by the Georgetown Arts and Culture Program will be offered at the Georgetown Art Center between July 21 and August 11. There are four different classes geared toward those ages 18 and older. Classes range from $75 to $120 per session.

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Find out which streetlights are out with new city service

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, July 1, 2024
The City of Georgetown launched a new website tool that allows residents to report streetlight outages. The tool, which can be found online at https://bit.ly/GTXstreetlightoutagereporting, allows residents to see a map of all city streetlights and report if a certain streetlight isn’t working.
No guards stand watch at the Bartlett State Jail on July 12, 2017. Sun Archive.

No guards stand watch at the Bartlett State Jail on July 12, 2017. Sun Archive.

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State jail set to reopen in Bartlett

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, July 1, 2024
Planted on the southwest side of the City of Bartlett, sits the Bartlett State Jail. The 139,736-square-foot facility used to house convicted state felons from 1995 until it closed in June 2017. The jail has sat vacant the seven years since, but is now set to reopen its doors later this year.
Williamson County Commissioners voted in favor of the HUD community grants during the June 25 Commissioners Court meeting. The grants will be allocated to emergency shelter operations and community improvement projects. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Commissioners voted in favor of the HUD community grants during the June 25 Commissioners Court meeting. The grants will be allocated to emergency shelter operations and community improvement projects. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County approves $2.27 million in community grants

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Over the course of two commissioners court meetings, Wilco officials have analyzed community needs and discussed grant opportunities. On June 25, they accepted $2.27 million in United States Department of Housing and Urban Development grants as part of the effort.
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Sun Archive.

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ACC enrollment jumps for fall semester

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Since the approval of House Bill 8 last June, Austin Community College has made efforts to make higher education more accessible. As registration for the fall 2024 semester continues, incoming freshmen are jumping on the opportunity.
Former City of Florence Mayor Mary Condon, center left, stands with her family and the Williamson County Commissioners at the June 25 meeting at the historic courthouse. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Former City of Florence Mayor Mary Condon, center left, stands with her family and the Williamson County Commissioners at the June 25 meeting at the historic courthouse. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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Former Florence mayor honored by Commissioners

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Mary Condon is no stranger to the many fascists of local government. After over 25 years of participating in city government — 17 of which she served as Florence’s mayor — she has begun a new chapter as Mayor Pro Tem.Sporting a multi-colored jacket with a black dress, Ms.
The Williamson County Sheriff Posse Rodeo will host its annual event June 28-29 at the WCSP Arena, located on 1600 County Road 305 in Jarrell.

The Williamson County Sheriff Posse Rodeo will host its annual event June 28-29 at the WCSP Arena, located on 1600 County Road 305 in Jarrell.

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Here's what's going on in Georgetown through July 4 weekend

News Staff
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
The following events are taking place over the next week in the Georgetown area. Bright StarThrough June 30The Georgetown Palace Theatre presents Bright Star, featuring the Tony-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell.
Edward Tito Garza. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County Sheriff's Office.

Edward Tito Garza. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County Sheriff's Office.

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Williamson County Sheriff’s Office makes multiple drug-related arrests

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Last week, the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office closed two different drug cases across Central Texas.On June 12, the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, alongside SWAT and K9 units, executed a search warrant at 417 East Rio Grande Street. in Taylor.
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