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The second Two Step Inn festival has more tickets than last year and allocated certain tickets specifically for Georgetown residents. (Sun Archive)

The second Two Step Inn festival has more tickets than last year and allocated certain tickets specifically for Georgetown residents. (Sun Archive)

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Georgetown to play host to country legends, Ludacris

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
The Two Step Inn country music festival, which will hold its second event in Georgetown this April, has announced the lineup for 2024. The headliner for Saturday, April 20, includes the previously announced Cody Johnson.
Debbie Wendeler gives a tour of the Fourth of July section of her gift shop. Originally the Bartlett post office, she gets the supplies for the store in Dallas. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Debbie Wendeler gives a tour of the Fourth of July section of her gift shop. Originally the Bartlett post office, she gets the supplies for the store in Dallas. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Big business in Bartlett

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
 “From ghost [town] to boom [town] I’ve seen it all,” - Bebbie Wendeler, owner of Unique Celebrations Floral and Gift Shop   When driving north on State Highway 95, travelers eager to reach their destination can sometimes pass through the small towns along the highway without noticing.
11-year-old Cody Morris of Thrall visits with his mom Carol Morris, right, before entering the arena with his sheep Little Bit and Nugget during the Chisholm Trail Showdown Breeding Sheep Show, held Thursday, October 26, 2023 at the Williamson County Expo Center during the Williamson County Fair and Rodeo.

11-year-old Cody Morris of Thrall visits with his mom Carol Morris, right, before entering the arena with his sheep Little Bit and Nugget during the Chisholm Trail Showdown Breeding Sheep Show, held Thursday, October 26, 2023 at the Williamson County Expo Center during the Williamson County Fair and Rodeo.

Rodeo Show Memories

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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The Williamson County Commissioner’s Court voted to approve the new hospital rate during the October 24 meeting at the County Courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson County Commissioner’s Court voted to approve the new hospital rate during the October 24 meeting at the County Courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Commissioners approved new hospital rate

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, October 30, 2023
The Williamson County Commissioners Court held a public hearing and voted to approve a new Local Provider Participation Funds hospital rate at the October 24 meeting in the County Courthouse.

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ESD 9 voting error

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, October 30, 2023
Williamson County discovered an error with the early voting ballots of some residents within Emergency Service District 9 and is working with the Secretary of State’s Office on a solution.
Patrick South, left, takes his oath to be the City of Jarrell’s new police chief at Jarrell’s city hall on October 25. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Patrick South, left, takes his oath to be the City of Jarrell’s new police chief at Jarrell’s city hall on October 25. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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New chief at the helm in Jarrell

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, October 30, 2023
The City of Jarrell swore in Patrick South as the city’s new police chief at Jarrell City Hall on October 25. Chief South has over 30 years of law enforcement experience under his belt.    “The interview process was a pretty drawn-out process,” City Manager Danielle Singh said. “We had lunch.

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Homeless resources fair, event stationed in Round Rock

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, October 30, 2023
The Wilco Homeless Coalition and the Volunteer Center are partnering to host the Williamson County Homelessness Awareness Event and Volunteer & Resource Fair at the J.B. & Hallie Jester County Annex at 1801 East Old Settlers Boulevard, Round Rock, on Saturday, November 18, from 4-8 p.m.

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Internet provider Optimum upgrades G’town network

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, October 30, 2023
Optimum, a provider of internet, phone and television services, announced on October 23 that it has upgraded its local network in Georgetown.  The company’s 100 percent fiber internet services will be made available to residents and businesses.
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