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Williamson County Sheriff Mike Gleason debriefs the March Liberty Hill shooting and the investigation leading to the arrest of Clinton Wayne Harmon, 38, of Bastrop on September 18. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Sheriff Mike Gleason debriefs the March Liberty Hill shooting and the investigation leading to the arrest of Clinton Wayne Harmon, 38, of Bastrop on September 18. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Liberty Hill attempted murder leads to three arrests

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Three individuals were arrested in connection to an attempted murder in Liberty Hill earlier this year, and Williamson County officials provided an update about the case Wednesday, September 18.On March 8, at approximately 2:30 a.m., Williamson County received a 911 call from a teenager, who...

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GISD reports progress on voter-approved bonds

Katherine Hamilton
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Georgetown ISD officials last week reported progress on 2024 bond projects to its Citizens Advisory Committee, the group that created the $649.5 million bond package approved by voters in May.All four of GISD’s bond propositions passed.
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San Gabriel Elementary supports cancer research

Katherine Hamilton
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
It was a very hot day last Friday, and eight kindergarten children at San Gabriel Elementary School could hardly wait to be doused with cold water.Wiggling and giggling, the youngsters wait in a row, older students standing behind with full buckets as classmates cheered them on.
Heidi Anderson, senior director of public affairs for H-E-B, announces the company’s newest Georgetown store has broken ground. It will open next summer. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Heidi Anderson, senior director of public affairs for H-E-B, announces the company’s newest Georgetown store has broken ground. It will open next summer. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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H-E-B donates $20,000 to Geogetown nonprofits

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
After reporting earlier this year that a new H-E-B would be built in Northwest Georgetown near Ronald Reagan Boulevard and Ranch Road 2338, the Texas grocery chain officially announced on September 10 it has begun construction on the business.

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Georgetown’s FY25 budget approved on second reading

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Georgetown’s $842.6 million budget and property tax rate of 36.47 cents per $100 assessed valuation for Fiscal Year 2025 was officially approved unanimously by city council during its meeting on September 10. This was the second and final reading of the budget.
County Commissioner Valerie Covey, center, explains her reason for adding personnel to handle Child Protective Services cases in Williamson County during the September 17 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County Commissioner Valerie Covey, center, explains her reason for adding personnel to handle Child Protective Services cases in Williamson County during the September 17 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County adds personnel to CPS caseworkers

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
"We realized what an abysmal situation it is.” – Valerie Covey, County Commissioner Precinct 3 Williamson County will add a legal assistant and two care coordinators to help with Child Protection Service cases.The Williamson County Commissioners Court approved the positions during the September 17...
Commissioner Valerie Covey discusses future purposes of the 28-acre property the county purchased during this year’s budget process. The property costs $18 million. Photos by Nalani Nuylan.

Commissioner Valerie Covey discusses future purposes of the 28-acre property the county purchased during this year’s budget process. The property costs $18 million. Photos by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County previews plans for $18 M property

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, September 16, 2024
On Friday, Williamson County elected officials and department heads gathered at Staccato Ranch in Florence to review the county’s strategic plan while receiving leadership training.
Aaron Martinka navigates his combine through a field of cotton along F.M. 972 east of Walburg on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Martinka is harvesting 1,100 acres of cotton this year. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Aaron Martinka navigates his combine through a field of cotton along F.M. 972 east of Walburg on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Martinka is harvesting 1,100 acres of cotton this year. Photo by Andy Sharp.

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Cotton harvest time in Williamson County

Andy Sharp
Monday, September 16, 2024
Georgetown Fire Department firefighter Russell Paxton can't hide his weariness near the completion of his participation in the Memorial Stair Climb at Birkelbach Field on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the 23rd anniversary of the attacks on United States soil in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. The Memorial Stair Climb began here in 2011. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Georgetown Fire Department firefighter Russell Paxton can't hide his weariness near the completion of his participation in the Memorial Stair Climb at Birkelbach Field on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the 23rd anniversary of the attacks on United States soil in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. The Memorial Stair Climb began here in 2011. Photo by Andy Sharp.

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Georgetown first responders make an emotional climb

Andy Sharp
Friday, September 13, 2024
Members of the Taylor Fire Department take part in the parade along Main Street during the Patriot Day observance on Wednesday evening, September 11, 2024. Patriot Day commemorates the events of September 11, 2001. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Members of the Taylor Fire Department take part in the parade along Main Street during the Patriot Day observance on Wednesday evening, September 11, 2024. Patriot Day commemorates the events of September 11, 2001. Photo by Andy Sharp.

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Taylor observes Patriot Day

Andy Sharp
Friday, September 13, 2024
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