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A group plays a pickleball game on PickleTex’s new courts in Georgetown. Photo courtesy Melissa Rubey, PickleTex

A group plays a pickleball game on PickleTex’s new courts in Georgetown. Photo courtesy Melissa Rubey, PickleTex

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New business PickleTex opens in Georgetown

Alyssa Perera
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Pickleball is a big deal in Georgetown, as the 225 people who showed up at PickleTex’s sold-out grand opening July 11 can attest to.
The Williamson County Commissioners approved supporting four Williamson County nonprofits by giving $200,000 each during the July 14 meeting. From left are Commissioner Cynthia Long, County Judge Steve Snell, Commissioner Valerie Covey and Commissioner Russ Boles. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson County Commissioners approved supporting four Williamson County nonprofits by giving $200,000 each during the July 14 meeting. From left are Commissioner Cynthia Long, County Judge Steve Snell, Commissioner Valerie Covey and Commissioner Russ Boles. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Commissioners distribute $800,000 to Williamson County nonprofits

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, July 20, 2026
For the first meeting at the new county administration building, the Williamson County Commissioners Court allocated $800,000 to four nonprofits from its Community Recreation Fund on Tuesday, July 14.The four $200,000 donations came from fees collected at the Williamson County Landfill.
Banker Catherine Totty was selected as Williamson County’s new tax assessor-collector. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Banker Catherine Totty was selected as Williamson County’s new tax assessor-collector. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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Williamosn County commissioners tap Totty as new Tax Assessor-Collector

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, July 20, 2026
The Williamson County Commissioners Court appointed Catherine Totty as interim Williamson County tax assessor-collector on Tuesday, July 14. The appointment follows the Commissioners Court’s acceptance of Larry Gaddes’ resignation on June 12.
Architect Doug Moss stands inside the former First Presbyterian Church in Taylor, which is being transformed into commercial space for restaurants. Photo by Abbey Archer

Architect Doug Moss stands inside the former First Presbyterian Church in Taylor, which is being transformed into commercial space for restaurants. Photo by Abbey Archer

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Preservation through recreation: Developer works to preserve history of downtown Taylor while offering residents something new

Abbey Archer
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Architect and development partner Doug Moss grew up in Taylor when it was a walkable small town. Back when he attended Old Taylor High, he would stroll from school downtown to work at his family’s hardware store, Moss True Value.
About 11.5 acres (red) could be annexed into the city and switched to C3 commercial zoning along Williams Drive. Highland Village (yellow) is residential single-family zoning, although a small area next Dragon Tree Lane could see commercial uses in the future because of the subdivision’s Planned Unit Development plan. Two existing C3 retail properties are also on the north side of Williams.

About 11.5 acres (red) could be annexed into the city and switched to C3 commercial zoning along Williams Drive. Highland Village (yellow) is residential single-family zoning, although a small area next Dragon Tree Lane could see commercial uses in the future because of the subdivision’s Planned Unit Development plan. Two existing C3 retail properties are also on the north side of Williams.

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Parmer Ranch, Highland Village area residents concerned about commercial density

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, July 17, 2026
Residents on Tuesday, July 14, pushed back against 3C commercial zoning for a 11.59 acre property near Parmer Ranch and Highland Village. Area residents said they weren’t opposing growth overall, but were concerned about the C3 commercial designation specifically.
Artwork by Courtney Brewer, who was the “People’s Choice” Award winner at the Williamson County Art Guild Gallery for June.

Artwork by Courtney Brewer, who was the “People’s Choice” Award winner at the Williamson County Art Guild Gallery for June.

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The genius of Chihuly has arrived in Round Rock

Ellen Greeney
Thursday, July 16, 2026
The “Ruby Sunstone Pineapple,” created by world-renowned glass sculptor Dale Chihuly, has arrived, been installed and is ready for public viewing at the City Arts Center in downtown Round Rock at 216 East Main Street.The 9-foot-by-6-foot sculpture is composed of more than 200 individually...
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