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The Williamson County Commissioners voted to approve the Chapter 312 tax abatement agreement with Soulbrian during the October 8 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson County Commissioners voted to approve the Chapter 312 tax abatement agreement with Soulbrian during the October 8 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County gives $2 million tax abatement

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Another South Korean company will come to Williamson County, following the path set by Samsung. Soulbrain —  a South Korean-based corporation that provides chemical production use in the semiconductor process — is the latest company to strike a tax abatement deal with Williamson County.
Representatives from the City of Georgetown, Texas Disposal Services, Novak Commercial Construction and Sun City Recycles Club gather together to cut the ribbon on the new Transfer Station. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes

Representatives from the City of Georgetown, Texas Disposal Services, Novak Commercial Construction and Sun City Recycles Club gather together to cut the ribbon on the new Transfer Station. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes

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Transfer station opens, eases solid waste operations

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
A Transfer Station in Georgetown will help Texas Disposal Services increase efficiency of solid waste operations and provide better service for customers dropping off items and purchasing landscaping materials. The city officially opened the newly reconstructed Transfer Station October 4.
Leandro Brito-Martinez

Leandro Brito-Martinez

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Austin man convicted of vehicular homicide, gets 80 years

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Leandro Brito-Martinez, 28, of Austin, was found guilty of murder by a Williamson County jury October 2. The vehicular homicide case involved 14-year-old Tobias Soto, a bystander who was struck and died as Brito-Martine attempted to evade police in Round Rock in 2022.
Shane Henry, left, visits with the Georgetown Fire Department’s Deputy Fire Marshal Jonathan Gilliam and Koda, the fire department’s fire dog during a National Night Out event October 1, at the Georgetown Housing Authority Activity Learning Center on West 18th Street. (Photo by Andy Sharp)

Shane Henry, left, visits with the Georgetown Fire Department’s Deputy Fire Marshal Jonathan Gilliam and Koda, the fire department’s fire dog during a National Night Out event October 1, at the Georgetown Housing Authority Activity Learning Center on West 18th Street. (Photo by Andy Sharp)

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New fire dog book sparks conversation about following dreams

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Georgetown Fire Department dog Koda is recognized around town for her happy demeanor, the way she helps teach kids about fire safety or for the red dress she wears during the Poppy Festival.
Stetson Mathson, who will be 2-years-old in October, enjoyed running through the aisles during the Grand Opening of Georgetown High School's new Ag barn on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Stetson Mathson, who will be 2-years-old in October, enjoyed running through the aisles during the Grand Opening of Georgetown High School's new Ag barn on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Georgetown ISD debuts new Ag Barn

Andy Sharp
Monday, October 7, 2024
Margie and Dennis Begay, who are Navajo Diné tribal members living in Mesquite, Texas, take part in the 2024 Georgetown Powwow, held Saturday, September 28, 2024 at the Boys and Girls Club of Georgetown. Sponsored by GTX Connect, this is Georgetown's first Powwow since the event was last held at Southwestern University in 2019. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Margie and Dennis Begay, who are Navajo Diné tribal members living in Mesquite, Texas, take part in the 2024 Georgetown Powwow, held Saturday, September 28, 2024 at the Boys and Girls Club of Georgetown. Sponsored by GTX Connect, this is Georgetown's first Powwow since the event was last held at Southwestern University in 2019. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Powwow returns to Georgetown

Andy Sharp
Sunday, October 6, 2024
Sarah Jordan, as Mrs. Lovett, and Damon Brown, playing Sweeney Todd, are pictured during a Thursday, October 3, 2024 dress rehearsal of "Sweeney Todd," playing on the Springer Stage at the Georgetown Palace through November 3rd. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Sarah Jordan, as Mrs. Lovett, and Damon Brown, playing Sweeney Todd, are pictured during a Thursday, October 3, 2024 dress rehearsal of "Sweeney Todd," playing on the Springer Stage at the Georgetown Palace through November 3rd. Photo by Andy Sharp.

The Georgetown Palace Theatre presents Sweeney Todd this month

Andy Sharp and Linda Dwyer
Friday, October 4, 2024
Horror and humor came together for a night to remember at the Georgetown Palace Theatre. Excitement radiated through an enthusiastic, full house during the October 4 opening night of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
Georgetown police officer Shane Rogers enjoyed a grilled hamburger during a National Night Out event held on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at the Georgetown Housing Authority Activity Learning Center on West 18th Street. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Georgetown police officer Shane Rogers enjoyed a grilled hamburger during a National Night Out event held on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at the Georgetown Housing Authority Activity Learning Center on West 18th Street. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Connecting with the Georgetown community on National Night Out

Andy Sharp
Friday, October 4, 2024
National Night Out events were held in Georgetown on Tuesday, October 1.
Gabri Alvarez, 15, front, riding her horse named Chuck, is joined by 14-year-old Reagan Roppolo, astride her horse called Cash, as they get ready to take part in the Grand Entry at the 30th Clayman Rodeo on Saturday, October 7, 2023. The rodeo, held at Windsong Farm, is hosted by Jim Bob and Kelly Clayman, who've taught rodeo and equestrian skills here for many years. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Gabri Alvarez, 15, front, riding her horse named Chuck, is joined by 14-year-old Reagan Roppolo, astride her horse called Cash, as they get ready to take part in the Grand Entry at the 30th Clayman Rodeo on Saturday, October 7, 2023. The rodeo, held at Windsong Farm, is hosted by Jim Bob and Kelly Clayman, who've taught rodeo and equestrian skills here for many years. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Clayman Rodeo celebrates three decades of riding

Abbey Archer
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Kelly and Jim Bob Clayman are celebrating three decades of putting on the Clayman Rodeo in Georgetown. The event allows Windsong Farm horseback riding students of all ages the chance to compete in a professional rodeo that includes barrel racing, pole bending, team roping and breakaway roping.
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