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Jerry Thompson (left) and Yusuke Iwai standing in the sake lounge area of the Haji Moto featuring cushy red velvet booths. Mr. Thompson said it is important to him that the restaurant seating is comfortable. Photo by Abbey Archer

Jerry Thompson (left) and Yusuke Iwai standing in the sake lounge area of the Haji Moto featuring cushy red velvet booths. Mr. Thompson said it is important to him that the restaurant seating is comfortable. Photo by Abbey Archer

Karaoke, ramen, and sake are coming to the Square in early January

Abbey Archer
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Haji Moto Ramen & Sake Bar will open in early January. Jerry Thompson, who owns the restaurant with Chef Yusuke Iwai, is putting the finishing touches on the menu and venue, which is located at the corner of Seventh and Church streets.  Mr. Thompson comes from a pizza background.
Rob Teel, owner of Continental Cut Stone, stands in front of the sign on 460 County Road in Florence. Photo by Abbey Archer

Rob Teel, owner of Continental Cut Stone, stands in front of the sign on 460 County Road in Florence. Photo by Abbey Archer

Continental Cut Stone makes custom limestone pieces for high-profile projects

Abbey Archer
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Continental Cut Stone — a residential and commercial supplier of limestone — will reach 39 years in operation next September. The company imports stone from quarry mining sites and makes custom stone elements for construction projects. Continental Cut Stone operates on 16.
Letters to Santa

Letters to Santa

This year's Letters to Santa!

News Staff
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Every year, the Williamson County Sun published letters written to Santa by local Georgetown children in the edition before Christmas. Thank you to the Rotary Club of Sun City for allowing the Sun to collect Santa letters during this year's Breakfast With Santa event again this year.
Donors Glenda and Ron Johnston, left, and builder Chad Moore, right, celebrate the unveiling of the latest tiny home on the Yesterday’s Gone property, December 19. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Donors Glenda and Ron Johnston, left, and builder Chad Moore, right, celebrate the unveiling of the latest tiny home on the Yesterday’s Gone property, December 19. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Women shelter unveils latest housing additions

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Philanthropy – more specifically, helping women – has always been a part of Glenda Johnston’s life. Her parents started a women’s resource center and shelter in Southern California when Ms. Johnston was young.

Fill out surveys for Georgetown services

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
During the two week period between the holidays and New Years, Georgetown residents can take the time to fill out two surveys from the City of Georgetown: a survey about city services and ADA accessibility.
David Mertink helps arrange plants for the Georgetown Garden Club’s offerings at Seventh and Main streets during the Red Poppy Festival on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Although rules have changed for nonprofit booths at the 2026 Red Poppy Festival, the Georgetown Garden Club can still sell plants as a vendor selling products if they apply. (Sun Archive)

David Mertink helps arrange plants for the Georgetown Garden Club’s offerings at Seventh and Main streets during the Red Poppy Festival on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Although rules have changed for nonprofit booths at the 2026 Red Poppy Festival, the Georgetown Garden Club can still sell plants as a vendor selling products if they apply. (Sun Archive)

Nonprofits excluded from Georgetown's Red Poppy Festival

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
The Red Poppy Festival each spring brings live music, food and vendor booths to downtown Georgetown. It especially brings people — tens of thousands — from across Georgetown and the Austin area. In 2026, booths will be assigned only to businesses and those selling goods.
Senior Death Inquest Investigator Ruben Leal, front, joins Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Angela Williams, back, as she explains the new L.O.S.S program during the December 9 Williamson County Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan

Senior Death Inquest Investigator Ruben Leal, front, joins Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Angela Williams, back, as she explains the new L.O.S.S program during the December 9 Williamson County Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan

Williamson County to debut suicide survivor support program

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, December 22, 2025
Williamson County is launching a program to support individuals and families affected by suicide. Wilco’s senior death inquest investigator, Ruben Leal, joined Angela Williams, Justice of the Peace Precinct 2, during the December 9 Commissioners Court meeting to explain the L.O.S.S.
Florence business Lee’s Wrecker Service towed the Grinch and Whoville into Florence for the city’s annual Christmas on Main Street parade on Saturday, December 13.

Florence business Lee’s Wrecker Service towed the Grinch and Whoville into Florence for the city’s annual Christmas on Main Street parade on Saturday, December 13.

Christmas time in Florence

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, December 22, 2025
The City of Florence hosted its annual Christmas on Main Street festival downtown on Saturday, December 13. Activities included a holiday parade, children’s crafts, a snowball fight, entertainment, and opportunities to browse local shops. — Photos by Nalani Nuylan
Enjoying beef stew is diner Chuck Collins, executive director of GTX Connect. Luncheon chefs were students in GISD’s Bridges program at GISD’s Future Ready Complex. From left, are Bridges graduate and now instructor Tyanna Eiland; and students Gabriel Romero-Miro, Peyton Martin, Derek Fried, Mathew Ayala and Lucas Davenport.

Enjoying beef stew is diner Chuck Collins, executive director of GTX Connect. Luncheon chefs were students in GISD’s Bridges program at GISD’s Future Ready Complex. From left, are Bridges graduate and now instructor Tyanna Eiland; and students Gabriel Romero-Miro, Peyton Martin, Derek Fried, Mathew Ayala and Lucas Davenport.

Georgetown ISD Bridges students step into new career field of cooking

Katherine Hamilton
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Bridges, Georgetown ISD’s career training program for developmentally-disabled youths, is branching out into the world of cooking and dining.Partnering with GISD’s culinary program to learn vocational and life skills, Bridges now offers another pathway to independence for its students.
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