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Ken Oliver, Education Ambassador for the Williamson County Gem and Mineral Society, holding malachite in front of his display case. Photo by Abbey Archer
Annual gem show highlights local collectors' passions
Abbey Archer
Ken Oliver has been collecting rocks ever since he got a Rocks and Mineral Kit in fifth grade. Now at 86, he has a collection of several hundred rocks and minerals. Some are glistening in display cases in his living room while others are stored in boxes. “Rock collecting is very easy,” Mr.
Thursday, January 29, 2026
New Georgetown ISD trustee’s attention is on future
Katherine Hamilton
Georgetown ISD’s new trustee, Laura Kincheloe, is finishing out the last few months of retired trustee Stephanie Blanck’s term — but her attention is focused on the future.
Thursday, January 29, 2026
“Wild at Heart” by Kandi Morely at the Williamson County Art Guild gallery.
Art scapes: New arts center opens in downtown Round Rock
Ellen Greeney
The City Arts Center in downtown Round Rock opened its doors in the Griffith Building offering ample space for art plus two-story-high cathedral ceilings and views of the paseo. This revitalized building was once a fire house, an auto shop, City Hall and the library.
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Doctor's Notes: Your guide to starting a safe fitness routine after 50
News Staff
By SARAMMA GEORGE, MDLet’s start with the elephant in the room: turning 50 isn’t the end of the road. Rather, it’s the start of a new chapter. And in this chapter, movement becomes one of the most powerful tools to stay strong, healthy and independent.
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Lone Star Circle of Care’s new endocrinology exam room in the Texas A&M Health Science Center in Round Rock. Photo courtesy of Lone Start Circle Care.
Lone Star Circle Care opens clinic for patients with diabetes
Nalani Nuylan
Lone Star Circle of Care will launch its first-ever specialty care service line, endocrinology, at Texas A&M Health Science Center – Specialty Care in Round Rock.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Application open for spring Good Water Master Naturalist classes
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Beginning in March, those interested in becoming a Good Water Master Naturalist can take classes to become a volunteer that is dedicated to the “education, outreach and conservation of Texas natural resources.
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
An empty Square and Williamson County Courthouse were icy Monday, January 26, after a strong winter storm brought heavy rain, sleet and ice over the weekend. (Photo by Jessica Ohle)
Winter storm ices Williamson County, but leaves minimal damage
Following rain, wind and a hard freeze from Winter Storm Fern this weekend, Williamson County is expected to bounce back to normal by the end of the day Tuesday, January 27.Georgetown ISD closed again Tuesday, reschedules board meeting due to weather
Katherine Hamilton
Georgetown ISD will remain closed Tuesday, January 27, due to continued icy conditions and anticipated low overnight temperatures near 20 degrees.
Monday, January 26, 2026
Brittany Wright enjoys the warmth inside the Getsemani Center on Friday night, January 23, 2026. With winter weather coming to Central Texas, the area’s homeless find shelter at warming centers in the area. Photo by Andy Sharp.
Photos: Residents seek shelter with warming center
Andy Sharp
Nonprofits like Helping Hands of Georgetown, Navigation Services, First United Methodist Church and community volunteers — have opened a warming center at Getsemani Community Center, 412 East 19th Street, Georgetown, for those seeking shelter during the ongoing cold front.
Sunday, January 25, 2026
Held at the Sheraton Austin Georgetown Hotel & Conference Center, State Representative Jame Talarico and Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett faced off on January 24 in the first debate for the two major Democratic Party candidates for U.S. Senator from Texas. The debate was part of a weekend convention hosted by Texas AFL-CIO, which is the state labor federation. (Photo Credit Bob Daemmrich/The Texas Tribune)
First democratic primary debate between U.S. Senate candidates held in Georgetown
Kaitlyn Wilkes
The two highest profile Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate — Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico — participated in a debate Saturday, January 24, in Georgetown.
Saturday, January 24, 2026