A Wilco rodeo to remember

Georgetown Police launch ‘Lock It Down G’town’ campaign

The Georgetown Police Department is launching a campaign to reduce the number of vehicle-related burglaries in the city. The “Lock It Down, Georgetown” campaignwasannounced Monday, October 31, in a press release. The majority of crimes taking place in Georgetown are property-related.

Library closes November 7-11 for inventory,Veterans Day

TheGeorgetownPublicLibrary is closing for inventory from Monday, November 7 through November 10. The library will also be closed November 11 to observe Veterans Day, but will reopen at 9 a.m., November 12.

Expressing an opinion at the polls, one way or the other, is vital

November 3, 1922 Steel for the completion of the new bridge across North Gabriel at the foot of Brushy Street, which has been delayed for some months, began arriving this week and the erecting crew under the direction of Engineer Wielder, arrived this week and work is now under way on the...

Advent season starts in Bartlett

Kick off the holiday season in Bartlett at St. John Lutheran Church with their annual Advent Fair from 4:30-8 p.m. on November 12. The “country store” will have baked goods, crafts, canned items and casseroles for sale. The church’s famous “cream cheese braids” will be a featured item.

Nightmare on Main Street

Photos by ANDY SHARP

Conklin says he received taunting texts

Four text messages that appear to be sent from County Judge Bill Gravell’s phone number to his election challenger, Democrat Blane Conklin, circulated social media this weekend. Mr. Conklin shared screenshots of the messages with his followers on Facebook and Twitter October 29.