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Georgetown council talks Downtown Master Plan

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, October 18, 2024
Conceptually approved back in May, projects outlined in Georgetown’s Downtown Master Plan are coming more into focus. The city is taking steps toward breaking ground on projects that could be finished within the next three years.

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Assistance League welcomes Miss Oklahoma

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, October 18, 2024
The Assistance League of Georgetown Area will host an event open to the public on October 21 with former Miss Oklahoma Sunny Day. There is no need to RSVP. The event will take place at 10 a.m. in the gymnasium of First Baptist Church of Georgetown, 1333 West University Avenue.
Vincent Neil Emerson performs at Two Step Inn 2024. (Sun Archive)

Vincent Neil Emerson performs at Two Step Inn 2024. (Sun Archive)

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Two Step Inn presale opens for Georgetown residents

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Next year's Two Step Inn country music festival, which will be held April 5-6, is opening up presale tickets for Georgetown residents starting October 18.
Four-year-old Castle Tucker reaches out to a butterfly at Berry Springs Park & Preserve on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Four-year-old Castle Tucker reaches out to a butterfly at Berry Springs Park & Preserve on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Butterfly at Berry Springs

Andy Sharp
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Four-year-old Castle Tucker reaches out to a butterfly at Berry Springs Park & Preserve on Saturday,  October 12, 2024.    
Williamson County District Attorney Shawn Dick, left, answers questions about the funding for the positions during the October 15 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County District Attorney Shawn Dick, left, answers questions about the funding for the positions during the October 15 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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County split over DA’s funding transfers

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Williamson County District Attorney's Office requested funding for two new positions during the October 15 Commissioners Court meeting. A public hearing was held about a request to transfer additional funding for a new Felony Prosecutor III position for $21,742.23, according to county documents.
Williamson County Human Resources Department was the recipient of the 2024 County Best Practices Awards. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Williamson County Human Resources Department was the recipient of the 2024 County Best Practices Awards. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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Williamson County honored with two Best Practices Awards

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office and Williamson County Human Resources both received top honors by the Texas Association of Counties for county programs.
6-year-old Brady Sander is joined by fair mascot Wilco Willie (TJ Kirchner in the role) as they lead the stick horse competitors into the arena on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, the opening day of the Williamson County Fair and Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center. Photo by Andy Sharp

6-year-old Brady Sander is joined by fair mascot Wilco Willie (TJ Kirchner in the role) as they lead the stick horse competitors into the arena on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, the opening day of the Williamson County Fair and Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center. Photo by Andy Sharp

Enjoy these events in Georgetown through the end of October

News Staff
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Williamson Museum Ghost ToursThrough October 19,  times vary (Friday and Saturday only)Learn about history, as well as ghost stories and haunted venues around the Square. Tickets are $15 for museum members and $20 for nonmembers. First-come, first served, limited to 20 people per tour.
Zuzu, a Bearded Dragon owned by Ava Kostr, 16, and her family, is bestowed a blessing by The Reverend Mary Ann Huston during the Grace Episcopal Church Blessing of the Animals service held at San Gabriel Park on Sunday, October 6, 2024. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Zuzu, a Bearded Dragon owned by Ava Kostr, 16, and her family, is bestowed a blessing by The Reverend Mary Ann Huston during the Grace Episcopal Church Blessing of the Animals service held at San Gabriel Park on Sunday, October 6, 2024. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Animals blessed in Georgetown

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
The Reverend Mary Ann Huston conducted a Blessing of the Animals service for Grace Episcopal Church, held at San Gabriel Park on Sunday, October 6, 2024. 
Rita Johnston won first place for “Time to Order” in the Photography/ Digital category.

Rita Johnston won first place for “Time to Order” in the Photography/ Digital category.

Eight local artist are winners at Art Hop XVII

Ellen Greeney
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
For the 17th year, Georgetown Art Works has again hosted the annual juried Art Hop event with dozens of artworks on exhibit and offered for sale at the Georgetown Public Library and San Gabriel Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hall until November 2.Over 300 entries were submitted and 110 pieces...
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