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Southwestern University senior Ashton Frey stands next to one of three “Red Poppy Stoppy signs” installed on campus. The signs are the result of Mr. Frey’s efforts through the Houston Art & Paint Initiative, a nonprofit he started. Photo by Brigid Cooley

Southwestern University senior Ashton Frey stands next to one of three “Red Poppy Stoppy signs” installed on campus. The signs are the result of Mr. Frey’s efforts through the Houston Art & Paint Initiative, a nonprofit he started. Photo by Brigid Cooley

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Southwestern’s new ‘Stoppy Signs’ spread joy on campus

Brigid Cooley
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Three stop signs on the Southwestern University campus were given a locally-inspired makeover thanks to the efforts of graduating senior Ashton Frey.
Bryan Perez takes a fast ride on Fun Slide with his children, including (left to right) Damian, 6, Noah, 3 (in dad's lap) and Alorik, 8, on Thursday, May 11, 2023, the opening night of Lakefest in downtown Granger.

Bryan Perez takes a fast ride on Fun Slide with his children, including (left to right) Damian, 6, Noah, 3 (in dad's lap) and Alorik, 8, on Thursday, May 11, 2023, the opening night of Lakefest in downtown Granger.

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Photos: Rain doesn't put a damper on Granger's Lakefest

Andy Sharp
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Granger celebrated with the community's annual Lakefest this past weekend, May 11-13. The rain expected on the first two days of the festival didn't materialize, but the town was soaked by early Saturday morning.
Williamson County Sheriff Mike Gleason speaks during a fentanyl awareness event held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Tuesday, March 7.

Williamson County Sheriff Mike Gleason speaks during a fentanyl awareness event held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Tuesday, March 7.

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Sheriff-backed fentanyl education bill passes House

Kate St. Clair
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
In recognition of National Fentanyl Awareness Day, House Bill 3908 — commonly known as “Tucker’s Law” — passed through the Texas House May 9.

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Work on Sam Bass Road begins in Round Rock

Kate St. Clair
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Williamson County will hold a public ground breaking on Sam Bass Road for the Corridor H project at 2 p.m. Friday, May 19. The project will widen the roadway from Ranch to Market Road 1431 to Wyoming Springs Drive in anticipation of future traffic needs.

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Georgetown ISD trustees okay 3 percent staff salary bump

Katherine Hamilton
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Georgetown ISD trustees on Monday, May 15, approved a three percent salary increase for all employees for the 2023-24 school year. “The increase is in alignment with our strategic priority area for staff retention and recruitment,” Sue Harrison, executive director of human resources, told trustees.
Newly-elected trustee Anthony Blankenship taking the GISD Board of Trustees’ oath of office May 15. Photos by Katherine Anthony

Newly-elected trustee Anthony Blankenship taking the GISD Board of Trustees’ oath of office May 15. Photos by Katherine Anthony

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Blankenship, Blanck sworn in to Georgetown ISD board seats

Katherine Hamilton
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Two trustees — one returning, one new — were sworn in to office during the Monday, May 15, Georgetown ISD board meeting. Stephanie Blanck and Anthony Blankenship filled the Places 4 and 5 seats, respectively. The two won their May 6 school board election. Ms.

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Jarrell ISD evaluates school safety

Katherine Hamilton
Monday, May 15, 2023
Jarrell ISD trustees want to look at different campus security plans used in Texas school districts and have asked Superintendent Toni Hicks to bring security options for the next school year. At a May 3 trustees meeting, Ms.

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Sunset Movie Series back in San Gabriel Park this summer

Brigid Cooley
Sunday, May 14, 2023
Get your popcorn popped and your picnic blankets prepped. Georgetown’s Sunset Movie Series is back this summer. Hosted by the city’s Parks and Recreation Department, residents can watch two family-friendly movies under the stars in San Gabriel Park.
Two horses born within the past few weeks stay close to their mothers while enjoying a large pasture along Texas Highway 29 near Jonah Wednesday, May 10. The horses are at home at the Gattis Cattle Company, where Quarter Horses are also raised. Photos by Andy Sharp

Two horses born within the past few weeks stay close to their mothers while enjoying a large pasture along Texas Highway 29 near Jonah Wednesday, May 10. The horses are at home at the Gattis Cattle Company, where Quarter Horses are also raised. Photos by Andy Sharp

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Have a Mare-y Mother's Day!

Andy Sharp
Sunday, May 14, 2023
Two horses born within the past few weeks stay close to their mothers while enjoying a large pasture along Texas Highway 29 near Jonah Wednesday, May 10. The horses are at home at the Gattis Cattle Company, where Quarter Horses are also raised. Photos by Andy Sharp
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