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Reporters from the Sun sat down with three of the women serving as elected officials on both county and city leadership to learn about their careers, goals and individual experiences in their roles.

Reporters from the Sun sat down with three of the women serving as elected officials on both county and city leadership to learn about their careers, goals and individual experiences in their roles.

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Highlighting Williamson County women during March

Brigid Cooley
Monday, March 13, 2023
As Williamson County and Georgetown celebrate National Women’s History month this March, it is important to take a look at some of the female leadership already existing in the community.

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Sun City Garage Sale in April benefits students

Kate St. Clair
Sunday, March 12, 2023
The Kiwanis Club of Sun City Georgetown is hosting a garage sale to benefit their programs for high school students April 1.  The event takes place from 8 a.m. to noon in the Sun City Social Center parking lot, 2 Texas Drive. Admission and parking are free.
District Attorney Shawn Dick

District Attorney Shawn Dick

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Wilco DA requests increase to county salary supplement

Kate St. Clair
Saturday, March 11, 2023
Williamson County Commissioners discussed Tuesday, March 7, the request of District Attorney Shawn Dick to increase the supplemental salary given to him by the county.  Precinct 4 Commissioner Russ Boles brought the item to the court after speaking with Mr.

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District 5 town hall set for March 30 in Georgetown

Brigid Cooley
Saturday, March 11, 2023
Georgetown’s District 5 Council Member and Mayor Pro Tem Kevin Pitts is hosting a town hall for constituents and all interested city residents.  The event is at 6 p.m., Thursday, March 30, in the Heritage Oaks Community Center, 4611 Verde Vista.
Pictured here in 1920, the current Williamson County Courthouse was constructed in 1911.

Pictured here in 1920, the current Williamson County Courthouse was constructed in 1911.

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Williamson County Courthouse is candle on the cake for county

Kate St. Clair
Friday, March 10, 2023
Williamson County will celebrate its 175th birthday this weekend. Few things represent the county more than its historic courthouse in downtown Georgetown.  The building — technically the fifth courthouse built in the county — now houses commissioners court along with county offices.
Becky Stewart, a Williamson County mom who lost her son Cameron, 19, to fentanyl poisoning, uses a packet of artificial sweetener to demonstrate how such a small amount can kill several people. She spoke at a sheriff's event at the Williamson County Expo Center on Tuesday, March 7. Photos by Andy Sharp

Becky Stewart, a Williamson County mom who lost her son Cameron, 19, to fentanyl poisoning, uses a packet of artificial sweetener to demonstrate how such a small amount can kill several people. She spoke at a sheriff's event at the Williamson County Expo Center on Tuesday, March 7. Photos by Andy Sharp

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As fentanyl dangers grow, Wilco Sheriff awards grants supporting awareness and education

Katherine Hamilton
Thursday, March 9, 2023
In a room full of heartbreak, Williamson County Sheriff Mike Gleason Tuesday told families of loved ones killed by fentanyl that his office is donating $50,000 to educate families and youth about the deadly drug.
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