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Two longtime St. David’s leaders set to retire

Kate St. Clair
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
St. David’s Georgetown Hospital will say goodbye to two longtime organizational figures — Chief Executive Officer Hugh Brown and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jim Donovan. The two men are retiring after serving 14 and 15 years at the hospital, respectively.  “Hugh and Dr.
K9 Enzo searches for hidden objects in Wag Heaven for Deputy Johnson November 6, 2020, during a training exercise.

K9 Enzo searches for hidden objects in Wag Heaven for Deputy Johnson November 6, 2020, during a training exercise.

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Sheriff's general fund to cover Williamson County SWAT, K-9 units

Kate St. Clair
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Williamson County Commissioners voted Tuesday to include the SWAT special team’s operation costs, as well as the K-9 special team’s costs, to the Sheriff’s Office General Fund for the fiscal year 2023-2024 budget.
Brianna Spencer, 8, of Georgetown, is pictured February 10, 2013, as she gets to know Dusty, a dog for adoption at the Georgetown Animal Shelter.

Brianna Spencer, 8, of Georgetown, is pictured February 10, 2013, as she gets to know Dusty, a dog for adoption at the Georgetown Animal Shelter.

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Wilco approves animal shelter feasibility study

Kate St. Clair
Sunday, March 26, 2023
Williamson County approved a feasibility study which will look at options for merging the city of Georgetown’s animal shelter services with the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter.

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Georgetown ISD names Jack Frost Citizens

Katherine Hamilton
Sunday, March 26, 2023
Georgetown ISD trustees recognized high school seniors as Jack Frost Citizens of the Month on March 21. The award is given monthly to outstanding students who demonstrate service, leadership and scholarship.
Two Little Free Libraries at Georgetown’s Priority Charter School were installed as part of Dustin Zippe Ford’s Eagle Scout service project. A third Little Free Library was donated to The Cove at Cow Creek HOA in Taylor.

Two Little Free Libraries at Georgetown’s Priority Charter School were installed as part of Dustin Zippe Ford’s Eagle Scout service project. A third Little Free Library was donated to The Cove at Cow Creek HOA in Taylor.

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Eagle scout continues family tradition

News Staff
Sunday, March 26, 2023
Dustin Zippe Ford was promoted to an Eagle Scout with Troop 405 over the winter. He represents the Troop’s 202nd Eagle Scout. His two older brothers, Garrett and Kyle were the Troop’s 153rd and 154th Eagle Scouts. He is the son of Rollie and Lori Ford.

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Williamson County Clerk’s Office receives state recognition

Kate St. Clair
Sunday, March 26, 2023
The Williamson County Clerk received a certificate for excellence in the “vital statistics process.” The office received a rating of five-stars from the Texas Department of State Health Services Vital Statistics Section and was recognized in commissioners court Tuesday for its efforts.
Children make a dash for eggs during the Georgetown Church of the Nazarene Easter Egg Hunt last year.

Children make a dash for eggs during the Georgetown Church of the Nazarene Easter Egg Hunt last year.

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Crosspoint Church, others invite community to Easter festivities

Brigid Cooley
Sunday, March 26, 2023
Bring out your baskets and get ready for an Easter Eggstravaganza. Hosted by Crosspoint Church the weekend before Easter Sunday, the annual rain or shine event begins at 10 a.m., Saturday, April 1, at the church, 3800 Shell Road in Georgetown.
Donkeys make themselves at home at the Structure Ranch in a field of bluebonnets along County Road 472 near Farm to Market Road 619 on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.

Donkeys make themselves at home at the Structure Ranch in a field of bluebonnets along County Road 472 near Farm to Market Road 619 on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.

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Field of Blue and Donkeys, Too

Andy Sharp
Thursday, March 23, 2023
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