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Bill Zito is the new Senior Director of Emergency Services for Williamson County. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Bill Zito is the new Senior Director of Emergency Services for Williamson County. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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County chooses new emergency services director

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Bill Zito will serve as the county’s senior director of emergency services. He was appointed to the position by the Williamson County Commissioners Court on December 12.
Jarrell residents wait in line to have their children take photos with Anna, Elsa and Olaf in front of Jarrell’s Christmas Tree during A Very Merry Jarrell on December 16.

Jarrell residents wait in line to have their children take photos with Anna, Elsa and Olaf in front of Jarrell’s Christmas Tree during A Very Merry Jarrell on December 16.

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Jarrell kicks off the holidays with its first jubilee

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Photos by Nalani Nuylan The City of Jarrell held its first Christmas festival — a Very Merry Jarrell — December 16 on Fifth Street.   Events included ice skating, train rides, photos with Williamson County Emergency Service District No.
From left to right, Raymond Gronross, Matty Monis, Justin Crow, Jeremy McCarroll, John Scalo, Edward Garza and Joel Moreno, not pictured, make up the Jeremy McCarroll band. (Photo courtesy Jeremy McCarroll)

From left to right, Raymond Gronross, Matty Monis, Justin Crow, Jeremy McCarroll, John Scalo, Edward Garza and Joel Moreno, not pictured, make up the Jeremy McCarroll band. (Photo courtesy Jeremy McCarroll)

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Local band to release album a decade in the making

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, December 21, 2023
After 10 years of making music, writing songs and performing at local hotspots, the Jeremy McCarroll Band is releasing their debut album.
The proposition for the 70 foot Right of Way promenade north of Eighth Street would require gaining control of county property to the west of Rock Street. (Rendering courtesy City of Georgetown)

The proposition for the 70 foot Right of Way promenade north of Eighth Street would require gaining control of county property to the west of Rock Street. (Rendering courtesy City of Georgetown)

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Rock Street promenade takes shape

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
As part of Georgetown’s ongoing discussions about the Downtown Master Plan, Georgetown City Council heard updates about a plan to create a Rock Street promenade that would include a large public walkway.
Police Chief Cory Tchida shows his appreciation to volunteer helper Anthony Gomez, 11, during the Georgetown Police Department's Blue Santa distribution, held Saturday, December 16, 2023 at the Georgetown Public Safety Headquarters.

Police Chief Cory Tchida shows his appreciation to volunteer helper Anthony Gomez, 11, during the Georgetown Police Department's Blue Santa distribution, held Saturday, December 16, 2023 at the Georgetown Public Safety Headquarters.

Blue Santa Brings Smiles

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Contact the Sun for high-quality photo reprints at ads@wilcosun.com or call 512-930-4824. This year 2300 children, over 600 pre-qualified families were served gift boxes.  Since 2005 the Blue Santa program has been coordinated by members of the Georgetown Citizen Police Academy.
Bridgette Escobedo. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Bridgette Escobedo. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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Williamson appoints new elections administrator

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
The Williamson County Elections Commission named Bridgette Escobedo as the county’s new elections administrator during a December 14 meeting at the Williamson County Courthouse.    “I am honored and thrilled to join Williamson County as your new elections administrator,” she said in a statement.
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