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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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Georgetown, Wilco enter into two interlocal agreements

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, December 18, 2023
Two interlocal agreements between Georgetown and Williamson County were approved by the City Council during the December 12 meeting.  The first agreement is related to design and construction for water line improvements along Ronald Reagan Boulevard.
Dakota Cabins can attach to cars, are classified as vehicles and can move wherever needed. (Photo courtesy Dakota Cabins)

Dakota Cabins can attach to cars, are classified as vehicles and can move wherever needed. (Photo courtesy Dakota Cabins)

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Dakota Cabins brings a new style of living to Williamson County

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, December 18, 2023
Officer Aaron Thompson has lived in the area since the late 1990s, with the goal to one day live in Georgetown. When Dakota Cabins was looking for a place to expand in Texas, the company looked at the growing tiny home community in Austin.

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Taking care of common Christmas plants

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, December 18, 2023
During the winter months, plants can add some extra festivities to the holiday season. The most popular of which include poinsettias and Christmas trees.  Taking care of winter plants, as all other plants, can at times be difficult. To take care of poinsettias and Chrstmas trees.

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Two Step Inn now accepting vendors for 2024 festival

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, December 18, 2023
Food and Market vendor applications for the 2024 Two Step Inn festival are open through January 19.  There are separate applications for food and market vendors. According to the applications, filling out the form does not guarantee acceptance to be a food or market vendor for the festival.
Augustine Dafe Ikolo. Photo courtesy of Williamson County District Attorney’s Office.

Augustine Dafe Ikolo. Photo courtesy of Williamson County District Attorney’s Office.

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Sexual assault convict on the run

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, December 18, 2023
The Williamson County District Attorney’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a fugitive who failed to appear for his sentencing hearing on December 14.

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GISD seeks community input on possible 2024 bond election

Katherine Hamilton
Friday, December 15, 2023
Georgetown ISD is seeking community input on a possible bond election in May 2024 and has posted an online survey to gather opinions. The survey can be found at https://www.research.net/r/GISD202405C and is available in English and Spanish. It will be open through Saturday, December 23.
Bluebonnet Trails Community Services housed at the Jarrell ISD Family Health Clinic located on 301 East Avenue F in Jarrell. Photo courtesy of Bluebonnet Trails Community Services.

Bluebonnet Trails Community Services housed at the Jarrell ISD Family Health Clinic located on 301 East Avenue F in Jarrell. Photo courtesy of Bluebonnet Trails Community Services.

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Mental health providers report cost-saving update to county

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, December 15, 2023
The Williamson County Commissioners Court heard a special report on different initiatives on how Bluebonnet Trails Community Services is serving the community during the December 12 meeting.
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