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Map of the most recent drought conditions in Texas, which has reached the “exceptional” level in Williamson County — the worst possible. Courtesy of U.S. Drought Monitor.

Map of the most recent drought conditions in Texas, which has reached the “exceptional” level in Williamson County — the worst possible. Courtesy of U.S. Drought Monitor.

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County bakes, literally, in worst possible drought conditions

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
With the end of summer approaching, Williamson County is experiencing a record drought. The worst drought previously was in August 2011, which lasted five months. The county returned to Moderate Drought in May 2012.
Senior Jacob Weishiemer catches the ball at the first home game of the season against Copperas Cove on Friday, August 25. Photo by Annabelle Bruesewitz, senior at Georgetown High School.

Senior Jacob Weishiemer catches the ball at the first home game of the season against Copperas Cove on Friday, August 25. Photo by Annabelle Bruesewitz, senior at Georgetown High School.

Georgetown Eagles start football season strong

News Staff
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Article was written by Mary Shoales and Amy Fangman, sophomores at Georgetown High School.  Kicking off the football season with a western-themed game, the Georgetown Eagles pulled out a 37-7 win over Copperas Cove last Friday.

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Williamson County, Georgetown observe Labor Day

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Williamson County and Georgetown offices will be closed on Monday, September 4, in observance of Labor Day.  Offices will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, September 5, according to the press release.
Photos of “angels” who lost their lives to fentanyl poisoning line the county courtroom during an August 15 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Photos of “angels” who lost their lives to fentanyl poisoning line the county courtroom during an August 15 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Killing painkiller

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Two weeks ago, a group of families took their seats in the pews of Williamson County’s commissioners courtroom in downtown Georgetown.
New 1916 Building

New 1916 Building

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Jarrell ISD's 1916 Building rises from rubble

Katherine Hamilton
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Bricks salvaged from Jarrell ISD’s 1916 Building are getting a second life as workers began installing them last week on the outside of the district’s new community space, designed as a replica of the original school building.

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64 acres released from Georgetown ETJ

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, August 28, 2023
Approximately 64 acres were released from the southeastern part of Georgetown’s extraterritorial jurisdiction on Tuesday. Properties in the ETJ are outside of the city limits and do not pay city taxes, but are subject to some city regulations and may receive city services when available.
Proposed limits of industrial District 1

Proposed limits of industrial District 1

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Georgetown looks to create new industrial overlays in ETJ

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, August 28, 2023
In an effort to prevent certain areas from leaving the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction in the future, Georgetown City Council approved four new industrial districts on first reading at their August 8 meeting.
Stone Oak Ranch RV Resort has back-in sites and pull through sites. (Photo Credits Austin Real Estate Photography)

Stone Oak Ranch RV Resort has back-in sites and pull through sites. (Photo Credits Austin Real Estate Photography)

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Stone Oak Ranch RV Resort’s new owners seek to expand

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, August 28, 2023
The Stone Oak Ranch RV Resort in far western Georgetown will be expanded to 424 spaces, and will add new amenities like a beer garden and an additional pool. Stone Oak Ranch RV Resort originally opened in October 2020 at 25101 Ronald Reagan Boulevard.
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