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President Helen Laughlin with ambassador animal, Magnolia the opossum. Photos by Alyssa Perera

President Helen Laughlin with ambassador animal, Magnolia the opossum. Photos by Alyssa Perera

All Things Wild Rehabilitation Center facing surplus of rescues following thunderstorms

Alyssa Perera
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Thunderstorms and floods since May 19 have left the All Things Wild Rehabilitation center between Jarrell and Walburg overflowing with animals. The rescue took in 482 animals in about a two-week period. Those most affected are animals that live in the ground in dens or high up in trees.
Ben Daniel, right, is sworn in by County Judge Steve Snell, left, as the Mayor for the City of Florence for his second and final term during the June 2 City Council meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Ben Daniel, right, is sworn in by County Judge Steve Snell, left, as the Mayor for the City of Florence for his second and final term during the June 2 City Council meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Florence City Council : Florence welcomes new council faces

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Two new residents were officially sworn in as Alderpersons during the City of Florence’s monthly city council meeting on June 2. Newcomers Jose Perez and Ashley Gilland had their oaths administered by County Judge Steve Snell at the beginning of the meeting.
Annunciation Maternity Home provided a tour of the facility with about the expansion on June 4. (Left to right) Attendees Linda Childress, Susan Tenny, Bonnie Jenkins, Bill Combes standing with Executive Director of Annunciation Maternity Home Cynthia Flores and Board Member Marshall Sprigg in the Infant Development Center. Photo by Abbey Archer

Annunciation Maternity Home provided a tour of the facility with about the expansion on June 4. (Left to right) Attendees Linda Childress, Susan Tenny, Bonnie Jenkins, Bill Combes standing with Executive Director of Annunciation Maternity Home Cynthia Flores and Board Member Marshall Sprigg in the Infant Development Center. Photo by Abbey Archer

Annunciation Maternity Home expands facility

Abbey Archer
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Annunciation Maternity Home is wrapping up construction on five new homes, which will expand its reach to provide shelter and resources to additional mothers needing help.
Ellen Brumder and her husband Nick, co-founders of Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery & Prayer Gardens, were on hand Saturday, April 27, 2024 to celebrate Art in the Gardens, the 20th anniversary of Our Lady. The couple live in New Zealand, but return to the area occasionally. (Sun Archive)

Ellen Brumder and her husband Nick, co-founders of Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery & Prayer Gardens, were on hand Saturday, April 27, 2024 to celebrate Art in the Gardens, the 20th anniversary of Our Lady. The couple live in New Zealand, but return to the area occasionally. (Sun Archive)

Our Lady of the Rosary offers custom burials, headstones for every belief

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
In between Georgetown and Jonah lies the Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery and Prayer Garden – an expansive cemetery with sculptures, wildflowers and wind chimes.
Anne Marshall, left, embraces her daughter, Valerie Schultz, during the Fraud Awareness Breakfast. A victim of an online scam earlier this year, Ms. Marshall was the guest of honor for the event, which served as a fundraiser. Photo by Nicholas Cicale

Anne Marshall, left, embraces her daughter, Valerie Schultz, during the Fraud Awareness Breakfast. A victim of an online scam earlier this year, Ms. Marshall was the guest of honor for the event, which served as a fundraiser. Photo by Nicholas Cicale

Scam victim’s story a learning opportunity for Sun City residents

Nicholas Cicale
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
When you offer free food at the Sun City ballroom, you’re bound to fill seats.
Jennifer Swanson standing next to David Kersten, the president of Waterloo Gin, holding the three flavors. Photo by Abbey Archer

Jennifer Swanson standing next to David Kersten, the president of Waterloo Gin, holding the three flavors. Photo by Abbey Archer

Waterloo Gin brings spirit to Georgetown

Abbey Archer
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
For drinkers who grimace at the bitter bite of London-style gin, a gin infused with floral botanicals from the Texas Hill Country may be the secret to a refreshing summer cocktail.
Georgetown's stormwater rates will go up on average $2 to accommodate for operations cost and capital projects.

Georgetown's stormwater rates will go up on average $2 to accommodate for operations cost and capital projects.

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Georgetown stormwater rates go up $2

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, June 8, 2026
Starting in Fiscal Year 2027, there will be a $2 increase in stormwater fees — which haven’t been raised since 2015 — to accommodate rising operations costs, capital investment, maintenance and new staff.
Alvin Lankford, Chief Appraiser for the Williamson County Appraisal District, presents the 2026 preliminary data to the Commissioners Court, June 2. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Alvin Lankford, Chief Appraiser for the Williamson County Appraisal District, presents the 2026 preliminary data to the Commissioners Court, June 2. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County property appraisals total $188.9 billion

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, June 8, 2026
During his annual Chief Appraiser, Alvin Lankford said the total market value for Williamson County properties in 2026 is $188.91 billion, Chief Appraiser Alvin Lankford shared with commissioners court Tuesday, June 2. Compared with 2021 data, the market has appreciated by 76 percent in five years.
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