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Adrian Michael Williams, 56, of Leander. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office.

Adrian Michael Williams, 56, of Leander. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office.

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Leander man gets 100 years after pleading guilty to child sexual assaults

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Adrian Michael Williams, 56, of Leander, was sentenced to 100 years in prison across four separate cases involving the sexual assault and aggravated sexual assault of two children.“What these survivors endured was truly horrific,” said Shawn Dick, Williamson County District Attorney.

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The Caring Place expands hours for food pantry

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Starting on July 16, The Caring Place’s food pantry at 2000 Railroad Avenue will be open on Thursdays from 2-6 p.m. The new expanded hours are part of a pilot program aimed at improving food access, according to The Caring Place.
Williamson County Judge Steve Snell, left, Central Texas Community Foundation executive director Amy Merida, center, and Travis County Judge Andy Brown, right, provide and update on the financial assistance to the July Floods, December 1, 2025. Sun Archive.

Williamson County Judge Steve Snell, left, Central Texas Community Foundation executive director Amy Merida, center, and Travis County Judge Andy Brown, right, provide and update on the financial assistance to the July Floods, December 1, 2025. Sun Archive.

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One year later: Williamson County looks back at July 5 flood, follow up support

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, July 6, 2026
One year after devastating floods forever changed communities across Central Texas, the Central Texas Community Foundation has released its one-year impact report.
From left, Criss Parker, executive director of The Stables at Georgetown, and owner Vanessa Johnson stand on a balcony that overlooks the property in Walburg. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

From left, Criss Parker, executive director of The Stables at Georgetown, and owner Vanessa Johnson stand on a balcony that overlooks the property in Walburg. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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The Stables at Georgetown opens first sober living place in town

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, July 6, 2026
Among the gently sloping hills of Walburg lies The Stables at Georgetown, where men experiencing addiction can transition from rehab and outpatient care to sober living as part of their journey to recovery.
4-year-old Waylon Goebel, saluting during the posting of the colors, was one of the colorfully attired participants in the Sertoma Club’s Hometown Parade through San Gabriel Park during the Sertoma Club 4th of July celebration on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp

4-year-old Waylon Goebel, saluting during the posting of the colors, was one of the colorfully attired participants in the Sertoma Club’s Hometown Parade through San Gabriel Park during the Sertoma Club 4th of July celebration on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp

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Georgetown's Sertoma Club hosts 2026 July 4 celebration

Andy Sharp
Sunday, July 5, 2026
The Georgetown Sertoma Club’s annual Hometown Parade through San Gabriel Park and Fourth of July celebration was held on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Photos by Andy Sharp
Fireworks, as seen from Bull Branch Park on on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp

Fireworks, as seen from Bull Branch Park on on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp

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Fireworks for Taylor's July 4

Andy Sharp
Saturday, July 4, 2026
The Taylor community celebrated the Fourth of July with a parade, festival and fireworks on Saturday, July 4, 2026.  
The City of Georgetown is changing the dates of its chlorine rinse to match with other cities in the area.

The City of Georgetown is changing the dates of its chlorine rinse to match with other cities in the area.

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Georgetown summer water system maintenance pushed to August

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, July 3, 2026
Georgetown has rescheduled its annual chlorine rinse of the municipal water system to August 3 through September 3, shifting the maintenance window to “better coordinate with neighboring utilities and reduce customer confusion,” according to a city press release.The process was originally scheduled...
Mr. Funmaker uses a hatsteamer and handshapes the brim and crown into its final shape. Photo by Abbey Archer

Mr. Funmaker uses a hatsteamer and handshapes the brim and crown into its final shape. Photo by Abbey Archer

Making custom hats the old fashioned way

Abbey Archer
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Nathaniel Funmaker makes custom hats the on the Square old-fashioned way, using equipment that is more than 100 years old.“There is newer equipment, but I won’t have it. I don’t like that. I like what I like,” he said. “This was how it was originally done.”
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