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A corn harvest continues under a Full Moon seen along County Road 366 on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp

A corn harvest continues under a Full Moon seen along County Road 366 on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp

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Full Moon rises

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
A Full Moon rises Tuesday, July 28, 2026.    Photo by Andy Sharp 
Neil Lanning installs “Patchwork Phoenix” on the corner of Austin Avenue and Seventh Street on July 29. He installed the previous utility box art pieces eight years ago when they were first displayed. (Photo by Linda Fenton)

Neil Lanning installs “Patchwork Phoenix” on the corner of Austin Avenue and Seventh Street on July 29. He installed the previous utility box art pieces eight years ago when they were first displayed. (Photo by Linda Fenton)

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New utility box artworks brighten downtown Georgetown

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, August 3, 2026
Three utility boxes on Austin Avenue will get a facelift with new pieces of artwork.
Texas Country Artist of the Decade Bri Bagwell, right, and her band mate headline a charity concert for the Jarrell Community Library and Resource Center at the Williamson County Sheriff's Posse Rodeo Area, July 25. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Texas Country Artist of the Decade Bri Bagwell, right, and her band mate headline a charity concert for the Jarrell Community Library and Resource Center at the Williamson County Sheriff's Posse Rodeo Area, July 25. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Jarrell Library rallies community at charity concert

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, August 3, 2026
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo Arena greeted its third crowd of the summer after the June rodeo and July 4 enthusiasts.A crowd of country music lovers gathered Friday night in hopes of raising funds to help complete one of Jarrell’s most vital resources: the Jarrell Community Library...
Illustration by Nalani Nuylan.

Illustration by Nalani Nuylan.

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Chody, Nassor sue Williamson County for millions

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, July 31, 2026
Former Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody and District Attorney Jason Nassor filed a civil lawsuit against Williamson County — as well as District Attorney Shawn Dick and Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza — on July 24, seeking up to $40 million in non-economic damages as well as...
A map shows the Woodside MUD, as well as proposed expansion of its age-restricted housing product. Sun City is just to the west.

A map shows the Woodside MUD, as well as proposed expansion of its age-restricted housing product. Sun City is just to the west.

Woodside MUD age-restricted housing earns more support

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, July 31, 2026
Georgetown City Council directed city staff to work with developers to move forward with an expansion proposal of the Woodside Municipal Utility District near Sun City, which would add about 496 age-restricted units to the area.

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Good Neighbors GTX hosts back-to-school shoe fundraiser

Alyssa Perera
Friday, July 31, 2026
With back to school around the corner, kids need new clothes, supplies, backpacks and what is often overlooked — shoes. For the second year in a row, nonprofit Good Neighbors GTX is raising money to provide students $50 gift cards to Rack Room Shoes.
Charlee Penrod rides Sunny Girl during her lesson on July 22 with the help of ROCK volunteer Chris Miller. Photo by Abbey Archer

Charlee Penrod rides Sunny Girl during her lesson on July 22 with the help of ROCK volunteer Chris Miller. Photo by Abbey Archer

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28 years in, Ride on Center for Kids continues to gain steam

Abbey Archer
Friday, July 31, 2026
Before 3-year-old Charlee Penrod started riding Sunny Girl at Ride on Center for Kids, she struggled to take independent steps while wearing her prosthetic legs.“The day after we had our first ride, she took her first free step,” Charlee’s mother, Chelsee Penrod, said.
A historic marker in Corn Hill Cemetery tells the story of Daniel Harrison. Photo by Joe Plunkett

A historic marker in Corn Hill Cemetery tells the story of Daniel Harrison. Photo by Joe Plunkett

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Twice buried, never forgotten: Daniel & Nancy Harrison

News Staff
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Daniel Harrison, a distant cousin of Presidents William Henry Harrison and Benjamin Harrison, was born in Tennessee in 1816. He played a key role in early Texas history as a soldier, settler and pioneer.
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