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The store was a busy place during Tecovas Grand Opening on Friday, September 27, 2024. The shop is along Main Street, in the area under the Williamson County Sun offices. Photo by Andy Sharp.

The store was a busy place during Tecovas Grand Opening on Friday, September 27, 2024. The shop is along Main Street, in the area under the Williamson County Sun offices. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Get to know Tecovas on the Square

Abbey Archer
Thursday, October 3, 2024
This weekend, Tecovas celebrated the grand opening of their new store on the Square. The Western wear store offers cowboy hats, boots and apparel for both men and women. The national brand was started by Paul Hedrick in 2015 and is headquartered in Austin.
Rob Kiddie at the Poppy Fest Parade in April 2022. Photo by Andy Sharp

Rob Kiddie at the Poppy Fest Parade in April 2022. Photo by Andy Sharp

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The Georgetown Beard Club supports local nonprofits

Abbey Archer
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
The Georgetown Beard Club, a volunteer group of both men and women, aims to change the reputation of men with beards. “At times, people look at those who have beards as being… not sketchy, but like they don’t seem wholesome,” said Rob Kiddie, one of the club’s founding members.
Rachel Cummins, owner of Sweet Lemon Kitchen, presents at the Chamber of Commerce meeting Breakfast Bites & Downtown Lowdown

Rachel Cummins, owner of Sweet Lemon Kitchen, presents at the Chamber of Commerce meeting Breakfast Bites & Downtown Lowdown

Business leaders meet for breakfast talk

Abbey Archer
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Members of the Georgetown business community gathered Tuesday, September 24, to discuss hospitality philosophy and to learn about various updates across the area.
Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector Larry Gaddes appears at Jarrell City Council to explain the potential effects if the city council passes the tax rate on September 30. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Tax Assessor/Collector Larry Gaddes appears at Jarrell City Council to explain the potential effects if the city council passes the tax rate on September 30. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Tax rate slashed: Jarrell budget approval comes down to wire

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Hours before the official start of the new fiscal year, Jarrell City Council approved the city’s budget with a 3-2 vote during a special meeting on September 30. Alderman Jeff Seidel and Daniel Islas voted against the budget.
Ascension Seton Williamson Hospital leadership breaks ground on the 219,000-square-foot expansion project on September 26. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Ascension Seton Williamson Hospital leadership breaks ground on the 219,000-square-foot expansion project on September 26. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Ascension Seton Williamson embarks on expansion

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, September 30, 2024
Ascension Seton Williamson broke ground on a $230 million Round Rock hospital expansion project September 26. The project will bring a new six-story tower, along with 160 beds, two new operating rooms, an additional MRI, a new cath lab, an observation unit and an expanded emergency room.
Cyclists participating in the 70-mile ride begin their trek at Murphy Park for the annual Mamma Jamma Ride on Saturday, September 21, 2024.

Cyclists participating in the 70-mile ride begin their trek at Murphy Park for the annual Mamma Jamma Ride on Saturday, September 21, 2024.

Mamma Jamma Ride supports Lone Star Circle of Care

Andy Sharp
Friday, September 27, 2024
Coordinated by Lone Star Circle of Care, the Mamma Jamma Ride raises funds for Lone Star's Big Pink Bus, their mobile mammography unit.  The ride honors those who are battling breast cancer, or those who lost their lives to the disease.
Members of Irreverent Warriors group continued their 6.1 mile Silkies Hike along East 7th Street.

Members of Irreverent Warriors group continued their 6.1 mile Silkies Hike along East 7th Street.

Irreverent Warriors walk across Georgetown

Andy Sharp
Friday, September 27, 2024
The Irreverent Warriors group took a 6.1 mile Silkies Hike through Georgetown on Saturday, September 21.
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