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The County Court at Law One Courtroom located in the Justice Center is decorated with stuffed animals for families on Adoption Day, November 1.

The County Court at Law One Courtroom located in the Justice Center is decorated with stuffed animals for families on Adoption Day, November 1.

Finding their forever family

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, November 1, 2024
Photos by Nalani NuylanEight children in Williamson County found their forever families on Adoption Day, November 1. November is National Adoption Month. Williamson County was the first county in Texas to hold an Adoption Day ceremony.
Council Members Amanda Parr and Jake French were joined by city staff in sharing information on issues important to District 1 and 6 residents. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Council Members Amanda Parr and Jake French were joined by city staff in sharing information on issues important to District 1 and 6 residents. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Town hall covers sidewalks, drainage, energy planning

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Georgetown residents asked questions, listened and learned about efforts happening around downtown Georgetown at a town hall meeting October 28.
Florence residents gather in the Florence Library to celebrate the Library’s 50th birthday on Thursday, October 25. Photo courtesy of Friends of the Florence Public Library.

Florence residents gather in the Florence Library to celebrate the Library’s 50th birthday on Thursday, October 25. Photo courtesy of Friends of the Florence Public Library.

History, community, future: 50 years in, Florence Library still blossoming

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, October 31, 2024
The Eula Hunt Beck Public Library — set at the center of Main Street in Florence — has servedthe Florence community for 50 years.A “50 Years: Looking Nifty at Fifty” display is proudly showcased on the windows.

Safety first, then trick-or-treat

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
The Texas Department of Public Safety is reminding residents to remain safe on Halloween whether attending an event, trick-or-treating or traveling the roads. “We know many Texans, young and old, will be out celebrating Halloween this year,” DPS Director Steven McCraw said.
Cherie and Alex Weber are the new owners of Encantada. The had served as managers at El Monumento before taking the restaurant over as owners.

Cherie and Alex Weber are the new owners of Encantada. The had served as managers at El Monumento before taking the restaurant over as owners.

El Monumento will become ‘Encantada’ with change of ownership

Abbey Archer
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Rusty Winkstern has sold Georgetown Mexican restaurant  El Monumento to his nephew Alex Webber and his wife Cherie. The couple is renaming the restaurant Encantada. “We've been a part of the Monument family for decades plus now. Cherie about 10 years, myself about 12 years.” Mr. Webber said.
Fire dancer Jessica Francis dances at an event. Photo courtesy of Jessica Francis

Fire dancer Jessica Francis dances at an event. Photo courtesy of Jessica Francis

Fire dancer offers lessons, energy healing care

Abbey Archer
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Georgetown resident Jessica Francis wears a lot of hats.She is the in-school-suspension coordinator at Forbes Middle School. She’s a bartender at both Barons Creek Winery and Six Strings Guitar Lounge. She owns her own Reiki therapy and mindfulness business, Mindful Movements.
Christen Killebrew swims at The Young Survival Coalition Wellness Summit for young adults with cancer. Photo courtesy of Megan Counts.

Christen Killebrew swims at The Young Survival Coalition Wellness Summit for young adults with cancer. Photo courtesy of Megan Counts.

Mermaid Pearl offers swim lessons for humans

Abbey Archer
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
She goes by Christen Killebrew on land and Pearl the Mermaid in the pool.
Rebecca Clemons is appointed as Williamson County's first County Manager. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Rebecca Clemons is appointed as Williamson County's first County Manager. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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‘Serving in a different capacity’

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
From strategic planning to reviewing applicants for an executive assistant, Rebecca Clemons — Wilco’s newly appointed county manager — has hit the ground running in her first month in her new role.

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The future of Jonah SUD includes building pipelines, buying water

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
The average Jonah SUD water tower holds between 1 and 3 million gallons of water. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes) The Jonah Special Utility District continues to see “tremendous growth [with] no signs of slowing down” according to the utility’s general manager, Bill Brown.
A site plan shows the future development.

A site plan shows the future development.

Commons at Rivery begins building

Abbey Archer
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Headwater Companies held a building kickoff ceremony October 4 at the Commons at the Rivery, a 12.69 acre mixed-use development on the northside of Williams Drive between Park Lane and Rivery Boulevard.Commons at the Rivery will include retail, residential and office spaces.
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