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Scott Matthew was selected by Gov. Greg Abbott

Scott Matthew was selected by Gov. Greg Abbott

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Wilco director to serve on Texas Juvenile Justice Board

Kate St. Clair
Friday, January 6, 2023
Williamson County’s Scott Matthew was tapped by Governor Greg Abbott to chair the Texas Juvenile Justice Board.  A Georgetown resident, Mr. Matthew serves as the executive director and chief juvenile probation officer of Williamson County Juvenile Services.
Georgetown Police Department Chief Cory Tchida, left, congratulates new officers sworn in Thursday. From left, they are Caleb Miller, Dakota Norwood and Dylan Wright.

Georgetown Police Department Chief Cory Tchida, left, congratulates new officers sworn in Thursday. From left, they are Caleb Miller, Dakota Norwood and Dylan Wright.

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Three sworn in as new Georgetown police officers

Katherine Hamilton
Friday, January 6, 2023
The Georgetown Police Department gained three new officers Thursday afternoon, when they were sworn in by Police Chief Cory Tchida. New officers are Caleb Miller, Dakota Norwood and Dylan Wright, all graduates of the Temple Police Academy.
Charlie Frymire

Charlie Frymire

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Weir fire chief resigns

Kate St.clair
Friday, January 6, 2023
Weir’s Fire Chief Charlie Frymire has stepped down from his post after 16 Weir Fire Department volunteer firefighters signed a letter of No Confidence last month, asking for his resignation.  The announcement came during an Emergency Services District No. 6 Board Meeting on Tuesday, January 3.

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Jarrell ISD studying four-day school week

Katherine Hamilton
Thursday, January 5, 2023
As a strategy to improve teacher retention, Jarrell ISD is studying reducing the school week from five days to four.  JISD Communications Director Nick Spinetto said the four-day week concept in JISD is “exploratory” at this time and is being looked at as a way to keep teachers.
The south side of Lake Georgetown is seen with low water levels during the summer of 2022. (Photo by Nicholas Cicale)

The south side of Lake Georgetown is seen with low water levels during the summer of 2022. (Photo by Nicholas Cicale)

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Georgetown evaluates water resources

Brigid Cooley
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
As the Georgetown community continues to see significant population growth, city staff and elected officials are considering efficient and economical ways to secure water resources through 2070.
On New Year’s Day, construction takes a break on the new H-E-B on West University across from Wolf Ranch Town Center. The street-facing facade is in place and the store is expected to open later this year. On the left, work continues on Ascension Seton Health Center. The center will include outpatient specialties, surgeries and imaging services. Ascension plans to open in June. (Photos by Clark Thurmond)

On New Year’s Day, construction takes a break on the new H-E-B on West University across from Wolf Ranch Town Center. The street-facing facade is in place and the store is expected to open later this year. On the left, work continues on Ascension Seton Health Center. The center will include outpatient specialties, surgeries and imaging services. Ascension plans to open in June. (Photos by Clark Thurmond)

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H-E-B, Costco and more: Updates on major developments planned for Wilco

Brigid Cooley
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Cities in Williamson County saw the beginnings of several large manufacturing, infrastructure and industrial developments in 2022, including the groundbreaking on Georgetown’s incoming South Lake Water Treatment Plant and construction on the Samsung semiconductor in Taylor.
Texas’s average per gallon price of regular conventional retail gasoline per month in 2022, based on numbers reported by the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

Texas’s average per gallon price of regular conventional retail gasoline per month in 2022, based on numbers reported by the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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Petroleum tracking organizations recap 2022

Brigid Cooley
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Gas prices in 2022 were prone to fluctuations, with the price of regular unleaded fuel starting low in the beginning of the year and hitting its highest recorded per gallon rate in June.
Ricardo Quinones was booked into the Williamson County Jail and charged with murder.

Ricardo Quinones was booked into the Williamson County Jail and charged with murder.

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Arrest affidavit details fatal Georgetown shooting

Katherine Hamilton
Monday, January 2, 2023
Ricardo Quinones, 38, remained in the Williamson County Jail Monday after his December 27 arrest for the alleged murder of his estranged wife, Lindsey, 31, in her Georgetown home earlier that day.  His bail was set at $1 million.

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Four arrested in possible Cedar Park ‘jugging’

Katherine Hamilton
Monday, January 2, 2023
In what Cedar Park police say was a likely a bank jugging incident, four Houston area men were arrested December 28 and are being charged with Engaging in Organized Crime with Robbery, a first degree felony. The suspects are John Carter, Roderick Glenn, Shawn Johnson and Rodney Wilson.
The bridge spanning the San Gabriel River near San Gabriel Park is seen on New Years Eve, Saturday, December 31, 2022. An area under the bridge is set aside for basketball.

The bridge spanning the San Gabriel River near San Gabriel Park is seen on New Years Eve, Saturday, December 31, 2022. An area under the bridge is set aside for basketball.

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Photos: The year's last light and first light

Andy Sharp
Monday, January 2, 2023
The last day and evening of 2022 was a good one to be outdoors, with sun and mild temperatures. A cool, foggy morning started 2023, however. 
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