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Early voting starts October 23

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
With numerous elections taking place throughout Williamson County, Wilco residents will have an opportunity to vote early beginning October 23 and on election day November 7. County residents can visit any Williamson County polling location to cast their vote.
Ben White, New president of the Taylor EDC. Courtesy of the City of Taylor.

Ben White, New president of the Taylor EDC. Courtesy of the City of Taylor.

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Taylor Economic Development Corporation gets new president, CEO

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
The Taylor Economic Development Corporation has selected Ben White as its new president and CEO. Mr. White is set to begin his new role in mid-November.    According to the press release, he has over 20 years of economic development experience. Mr.

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Williamson County jury convicts man of money laundering

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
A Williamson County jury found Vicente Alonso-Carbajal guilty of money laundering after a three-day trial, on October 12.   Trial Division Chief Mike Waldman and Assistant District Attorney Edward Wilkinson prosecuted the case. He faces up to 10 years in prison.
Although a conceptual design for the second option to redesign the Square, both options include space for outdoor dining and shopping. (Courtesy DW Legacy Design)

Although a conceptual design for the second option to redesign the Square, both options include space for outdoor dining and shopping. (Courtesy DW Legacy Design)

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Georgetown City Council discuss changes to downtown

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Georgetown City Council looked at redesign options for the areas in downtown Georgetown that would alter traffic flow, remove some parking spaces and create a flexible festival street on Main Street.

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Animal shelter expansion would accommodate growth to 2035

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
To meet current demands, the expansion of the Georgetown Animal Shelter and/or a possible partnership with the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter is set to appear on the November bond election ballot.  The Georgetown Animal Shelter was originally built in 2005.
11-year-old Joshua Mason stays bundled up on a cool morning. His family, from near Marble Falls, oversees their family business, Mason's Creations.

11-year-old Joshua Mason stays bundled up on a cool morning. His family, from near Marble Falls, oversees their family business, Mason's Creations.

October Market Days

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Market Days Saturday, October 14, 2023. Order photo reprints at ads@wilcosun.com or 512-930-4824.
East View High School football quarterback Ty Blair tries to find an open player to pass the ball during the October 13 match against the Georgetown Eagles. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

East View High School football quarterback Ty Blair tries to find an open player to pass the ball during the October 13 match against the Georgetown Eagles. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Battle for Birkelbach

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, October 16, 2023
Cross-town rival high schools came head-to-head to claim Birkelbach Field Friday. The showdown resulted in the Georgetown Eagles winning against the East View Patriots 31-13.
(Front to back) Keri Davis, Vicki Goodrich, Vick's husband Robert Goodrich and Duane Davis (Keri's husband) watch the annular eclipse during a Saturday, October 14, 2023 gathering at Berry Springs Parks & Preserve, hosted by Friends of Berry Springs Park. An annular eclipse occurs when the moon gets between the earth and sun. The eclipse's visibility was approximately 89% in the Austin area. Photo by Andy Sharp.

(Front to back) Keri Davis, Vicki Goodrich, Vick's husband Robert Goodrich and Duane Davis (Keri's husband) watch the annular eclipse during a Saturday, October 14, 2023 gathering at Berry Springs Parks & Preserve, hosted by Friends of Berry Springs Park. An annular eclipse occurs when the moon gets between the earth and sun. The eclipse's visibility was approximately 89% in the Austin area. Photo by Andy Sharp.

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A view of the annular eclipse from Berry Springs Parks & Preserve

Andy Sharp
Monday, October 16, 2023
Families enjoy watching the annular eclipse during a Saturday, October 14, gathering at Berry Springs Parks & Preserve, hosted by Friends of Berry Springs Park.  An annular eclipse occurs when the moon gets between the earth and sun.
Nick Martinez (left), Mallory Destree, Michele Ellison, Bonnie Tamez, Joell de Leon, Eric Matula (right).

Nick Martinez (left), Mallory Destree, Michele Ellison, Bonnie Tamez, Joell de Leon, Eric Matula (right).

The Gabriels Funeral Chapel and Crematory honoring our past for 30 years

Abbey Archer
Monday, October 16, 2023
For the past 30 years, The Gabriels Funeral Chapel and Crematory has been  catering to Williamson County clients’ unique wishes as they help families feel comfortable with their loved one’s final resting place. “We try to cater to any request that is legal and attainable.
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