Wilco sales tax update: Liberty Hill, Taylor see 100 percent increases in sale tax revenues this month

Monthly sales tax revenues continue to increase for Williamson County County cities, with Taylor and Liberty Hill seeing an over 100 percent increase when compared to last year.

Georgetown resident on plane with Ebola patient

y esteryears October 20. 1922 Norfleet, Manhunter Is Again On The Move – “I will never be satisfied until the gates of a penitentiary clang behind another member of that gang, and I will never quit my efforts to obtain that result as long as a spark of the life remains in my body.” Thus spoke J.

Rise and shine

A 1952 Chevrolet pickup and a 1946 Chevrolet pickup, both owned by Michael Sheldon, are ready to be seen along Main Streetfor Pistons on the Square minutes before sunrise Saturday

GISD names Teachers of the Month for August and September

GISD names Teachers of the Month Georgetown ISD announced its August and September Teachers of the Month.

Come to the‘Cabaret’

Linda Dwyer Ariveting rendition of Cabaret opened at the Palace Theatre October 7. The Broadway musical debuted in New York City in 1966 and became a box office hit.

City pursues new rules for boards

Georgetown city staff and council members are working to streamline rules for city boards and commissions, consolidating existing boards to ensure each has specific tasks and purposes to work toward.

Human remains identified in Wilco

Human remains discovered last week are those of Timothy Perez, a Conroe resident in his early 30s. The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office released the identity in a Sunday press statement.

State Accountability shows GISD improvements

An overview on student performance in the 2022 State Accountability System was presented Monday to Georgetown ISD trustees. The update was given by Wes Vanicek, GISD chief strategist for assessment. Key summary points, he said, are that GISD continues to be rated a B in 2022.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s

Walkers leave the start area as they take part in Saturday’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s held at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock. Approximately 400 participants took part in the walks of either one mile or 2.5 miles.