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GISD trustees review 2023’s grades 3-8 STAAR scores

Katherine Hamilton
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Georgetown ISD trustees recently got a first look at 2023 Reading and Math STAAR scores for students in grades 3 through 8 — and the conclusion was, “We’re holding steady with a slight improvement,” according to Wes Vanicek, GISD’s chief strategist for Assessment and Feedback.
The Parmer Fire that occurred in July in Cedar Park burned down part of an apartment complex. Thirty-seven acres were lost in the fire. Photo courtesy of the City of Cedar Park.

The Parmer Fire that occurred in July in Cedar Park burned down part of an apartment complex. Thirty-seven acres were lost in the fire. Photo courtesy of the City of Cedar Park.

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How our city, county work to stamp out future wildfires

Kaitlyn Wilkes and Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, September 7, 2023
During the past seven years, Georgetown and Williamson County residents have experienced the remnants of wind and rain from Hurricane Harvey, substantial power outages and dangerously icy roads during the five days of Winter Storm Uri in 2021, loss of property from the 2022 Jarrell tornado and most...
A photo shows Winnie Bowen, who has her own blog, “Travel Tales.”

A photo shows Winnie Bowen, who has her own blog, “Travel Tales.”

Senior University’s longest student: Winnie Bowen

Abbey Archer
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
“I listen to TV and I listen to the dumb, dumb things people say,”  said Winnie Bowen, who at 92 is one of the oldest members of Senior University. “It just kinda blows my mind how incurious some people are. They just don’t have any curiosity about anything.
City of Taylor Assistan Fire Chief Bobby Copeland salutes the flag at half-staff near the conclusion of Taylor's 19th annual Patriot Day observance at Heritage Square September 11, 2021. Sun Archive.

City of Taylor Assistan Fire Chief Bobby Copeland salutes the flag at half-staff near the conclusion of Taylor's 19th annual Patriot Day observance at Heritage Square September 11, 2021. Sun Archive.

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Williamson County remembers 9/11 on Patriot Day

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
On September 11, Williamson County residents will remember and honor the lives lost during the 9/11 attacks and other acts of great courage and sacrifice in services and events throughout the county. Here is a list of the events honoring Patriot Day.

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Williamson County adds EMS to Round Rock

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Williamson County Emergency Medical Services added additional resources to its EMS station at 1781 East Old Settlers Boulevard Wednesday, September 6.   Wilco EMS added a second 24-hour ambulance at the station to better serve residents in that growing area, and added six medics to that station.

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Parks and Recreation to host skatepark workshop

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Georgetown’s Parks and Recreation Department is having its second design workshop for the new skatepark and pump track that will become a feature in Garey Park.  The workshop will be held over Zoom at 6 p.m. on Thursday, September 7.
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