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Second grader Gigi Martinez joined the East View High School Cheerleaders Friday, October 28.

Second grader Gigi Martinez joined the East View High School Cheerleaders Friday, October 28.

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Littlest cheerleader shines on the field

News Staff
Thursday, November 3, 2022
Under the lights of Birkelbach Field, a little girl’s dream came true this weekend. Gigi Martinez, a second grader at Mitchell Elementary School and a cancer survivor, became an honorary East View High School cheerleader at the October 28 Patriots’ varsity football game.
Eric Harringer of Waco takes a spill during Bull Riding at the Williamson County Rodeo during the second annual Williamson County Fair and Rodeo Friday, October 28. See more on Page 9 ANDY SHARP

Eric Harringer of Waco takes a spill during Bull Riding at the Williamson County Rodeo during the second annual Williamson County Fair and Rodeo Friday, October 28. See more on Page 9 ANDY SHARP

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Buckin’ good time

News Staff
Thursday, November 3, 2022

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More than 101,000 have voted so far

News Staff
Thursday, November 3, 2022
Early voting for the November General Election began October 24 and runs through Friday, November 4, at select polling locations across Williamson County.
ANDY SHARP Easton Davis, 12, gets some help from his mom Doris Davis with his Ghostbusters Marshmallow Man costume as they get ready to enjoy Halloween night along Main Street in Old Town Monday, October 31. See more on Page 13

ANDY SHARP Easton Davis, 12, gets some help from his mom Doris Davis with his Ghostbusters Marshmallow Man costume as they get ready to enjoy Halloween night along Main Street in Old Town Monday, October 31. See more on Page 13

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN

News Staff
Thursday, November 3, 2022

GoGeo expands services

News Staff
Saturday, October 29, 2022
Georgetown residents 65 and older can once again turn to GoGeo to get around town. The city’s paratransit service has expanded its curb-to-curb services to include older adults. Transportation services can be requested by eligible riders from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.
A new mural by Rachel Martin was installed in Potter’s Alley in Taylor.

A new mural by Rachel Martin was installed in Potter’s Alley in Taylor.

New mural installed in Taylor

Art Scapes
Saturday, October 29, 2022
Rachel Martin completed a new mural in Potter's Alley in Taylor. “Please come check it out and take photos with it. It’s my little love letter to Taylor, Texas, and the people who inspired the mural,” she said. Ms. Martin has been a member of Taylor Public Arts since March 2021.

Wilco projects on D. B. Wood Road, University Boulevard progress

News Staff
Saturday, October 29, 2022
Commissioners Tuesday heard a road bond project update from Robert Daigh, senior director of infrastructure for Williamson County. Precinct 1 Construction began on Ranch to Market Road 620 at Railroad and Chisholm Trail, from the Interstate 35 frontage road to Deep Wood Drive.

Five candidates up for two Jarrell ISD board seats

News Staff
Saturday, October 29, 2022
Five candidates are vying for two places on the Jarrell ISD Board of Trustees in the November 11 election. Places 5 and 7 are on the ballot. Candidates for Place 5 are incumbent Tamara Dozier and Humberto Carbajal. In Place 7, candidates are incumbent Rebecca Kirby, Ginger Martinez and Sherry K.

Arbor Day approaches

Texas A&m
Saturday, October 29, 2022
Texas Arbor Day is coming up on November 4, just in time to kick off tree planting season. Many of the cities in Williamson County are celebrating Texas Arbor Day with tree planting events, so be sure to look up your local city information to find out how to participate.
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