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Elizabeth McCallum. Photo courtesy of Georgetown ISD.

Elizabeth McCallum. Photo courtesy of Georgetown ISD.

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School Notes

Katherine Hamilton
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Rising Georgetown High School senior Kamrin Gordon and 2024 GHS graduates Elizabeth McCallum and Brayden Boff earned the Outstanding Performer Award at the 2024 Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest for solos in Voice, Harp and Timpani, respectively.The competition was held May 25 and 27.Designated...
Dusty Rhodes, a Bull Riding competitor from Sanger, Texas holds onto the arena fencing after being thrown from the bull he was riding.

Dusty Rhodes, a Bull Riding competitor from Sanger, Texas holds onto the arena fencing after being thrown from the bull he was riding.

Thrilling Spectacle

Andy Sharp
Monday, July 22, 2024
The 74th Annual Taylor Rodeo on Thursday, July 18, 2024. Coordinated by the Taylor Rodeo Association, the event continued at the Williamson County Expo Center for two more nights on Friday and Saturday. Photos by Andy Sharp
Judge Rhonda Redden of the Williamson County Justice of the Peace Precinct Four gets ready to sign a death certificate for a decedent. Once a month, the Judges are on a 24/7 call for death cases. Each rotation lasts a week.

Judge Rhonda Redden of the Williamson County Justice of the Peace Precinct Four gets ready to sign a death certificate for a decedent. Once a month, the Judges are on a 24/7 call for death cases. Each rotation lasts a week.

Death cases stacking up: part 1

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, July 22, 2024
Photos by Nalani Nuylan "It’s not about the JPs not wanting to do their job. It’s about the future and sustainability in Williamson County.” ~ Angela Williams, Justice of the Peace Judge Precinct Two Williamson County is the largest county in Texas without its own Medical Examiner’s office.

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Two Georgetown nonprofits combine laundry services

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, July 19, 2024
Laundry Love Georgetown is now working with The Caring Place to provide residents with its free laundry cleanings. Laundry Love Georgetown has offered free laundry services since 2013 at the Georgetown Washtopia on South Austin Avenue on the second Tuesday and Thursday of each month.
This conceptualization of Parmer Ranch Marketplace showcases where the buildings will be located and where visitors can park. (Courtesy Barshop and Oles)

This conceptualization of Parmer Ranch Marketplace showcases where the buildings will be located and where visitors can park. (Courtesy Barshop and Oles)

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H-E-B anchors new $12 million shopping center west of Sun City

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, July 19, 2024
The most recent Georgetown-based filings with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation are related to new mixed-use retail developments, sidewalk improvements and installations and a new therapy office.
The Williamson County Commissioners voted to approve the administrative agenda items for the Elections Department burning the July 16 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson County Commissioners voted to approve the administrative agenda items for the Elections Department burning the July 16 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Ballot talks continue as November election approaches

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Williamson County will be moving to pre-numbered paper ballots this November election, but some county residents continue to advocate that a voting system involving hand-marked, hand-counted, paper-ballots at a precinct-level would be the safest option for a secure election.
Mexican Free-tailed bats gather around the McNeil Street bridge along I-35 in Round Rock on Saturday, July 13. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

Mexican Free-tailed bats gather around the McNeil Street bridge along I-35 in Round Rock on Saturday, July 13. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

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Bats play large role in protecting native plants in Williamson County

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Texas is home to between 32-36 species of bats, giving the Lone Star State the most species out of any other state in the U.S.The Texas Department of Transportation has specifically built 40 Texas bridges for both cars and bats — including the Interstate 35 McNeil Bridge in Round Rock — because of...
This map shows where mosquito control spray was sprayed on July 12 and 13 to prevent more West Nile virus positive mosquitoes. (Courtesy Williamson County and Cities Health District)

This map shows where mosquito control spray was sprayed on July 12 and 13 to prevent more West Nile virus positive mosquitoes. (Courtesy Williamson County and Cities Health District)

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Second West Nile mosquito found at Pinnacle Park

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Another mosquito trap near Pinnacle Park in southeast Georgetown returned a positive result on July 3 for West Nile virus.
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