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GISD to decide on bond package February 12

Katherine Hamilton
Saturday, January 27, 2024
Georgetown ISD’s process to study present and future facility needs — and what to do about them — is close to ending. Projects that could be included in a May school bond election will be presented to GISD trustees on February 5.
A Texas Longhorn cuddles with her calf along County Road 365 on a foggy and sometimes rainy Wednesday, January 24. Photos by Andy Sharp

A Texas Longhorn cuddles with her calf along County Road 365 on a foggy and sometimes rainy Wednesday, January 24. Photos by Andy Sharp

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Follow the Light: Foggy days are a visual treat

Andy Sharp
Friday, January 26, 2024
After days and nights of bitter cold weather, rainfall blanketed our area Monday morning, soon followed by a dense layer of mist. Granted, foggy conditions can lead to challenging times for drivers, but for many photographers, they can transform the landscape.
This chart shows the top industry employers in Georgetown. Healthcare comes out on top with over 5,500 employees followed by retail trade with almost 4,500. (Chart courtesy TIPS Strategies)

This chart shows the top industry employers in Georgetown. Healthcare comes out on top with over 5,500 employees followed by retail trade with almost 4,500. (Chart courtesy TIPS Strategies)

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Georgetown has seen $602 million in new development since 2018

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Georgetown’s director of economic development Cameron Goodman discussed recent economic accomplishments January 9 and the strategies Georgetown is using to continue economic development within the industries that are growing in the area.

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Nonprofit fundraising day expands with Williamson County event

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Since 2007, the organization I Live Here I Give Here has worked with Central Texans to give back to their communities and the nonprofits that serve them. Their titular event, Amplify Austin Day, is expanding into Williamson County, with the new event, Amplify Wilco.
Members from the Florence Independent School District, Leander-based construction company Braun and Butler and students from the band and athletic programs at Florence High School pose in before breaking ground on the future site of the Band Hall and field house last Friday. Photo courtesy of Florence ISD.

Members from the Florence Independent School District, Leander-based construction company Braun and Butler and students from the band and athletic programs at Florence High School pose in before breaking ground on the future site of the Band Hall and field house last Friday. Photo courtesy of Florence ISD.

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Florence High School celebrates new facilities

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Florence ISD held a groundbreaking ceremony for the much-anticipated band hall and field house on Friday, January 19 at 9 a.m.     “It’ll be exciting,”  Superintendent Rick Kirkpatrick said. “I know the kids will be excited to get a new facility.
A tractor toting hay bales makes its way along East Clark Street.

A tractor toting hay bales makes its way along East Clark Street.

Texas Photography Festival takes on Bartlett

Andy Sharp
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Pistons On The Bricks, a car show and photography event, was hosted January 20 in Bartlett by the Texas Photography Festival and the Williamson Museum.  Attendees enjoyed presentations by photographers Tricia Zeigler, Egidio Leitao and Bridgett Piernik-Yoder.

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Sales tax increases overall in county in newest report

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Kicking off the new year, most of the cities in the county have seen increased revenue when comparing sales tax from January 2023 to January 2024.    Most notably, Taylor’s sales tax grew over 100 percent, allowing the city to rank in over $3.3 million.
Strategic Planning Consultant Sheryl Trent reviews the Commissioners Court 2023 strategic plan during the January 23 meeting at the County Courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Strategic Planning Consultant Sheryl Trent reviews the Commissioners Court 2023 strategic plan during the January 23 meeting at the County Courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County provides update, sets plans for next 10 years

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Williamson County Commissioners Court heard an update on the 2023 Strategic Plan during the January 23 meeting at the County Courthouse.  Developed over the course of nine months from 2022 to 2023, The Strategic Plan is a 10-year guide that aims to direct the county’s time and efforts.
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