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Dale Illig a copy of Yancy Lawyer, the novel he finished and published for his father Carl Illig. Photo by Abbey Archer

Dale Illig a copy of Yancy Lawyer, the novel he finished and published for his father Carl Illig. Photo by Abbey Archer

Yancy Lawyer published

Abbey Archer
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
After sitting unpublished for 73 years, Carl Illig’s novel Yancy Lawyer is finally in print thanks to his son, Dale, who fulfilled his father’s wish to someday publish the manuscript.Dale — an accomplished retired Georgetown lawyer and the president of the W.D.
Zane Guerra of Jourdanton, Texas prepares to take part in Team Roping during the Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo on Friday, June 27, 2025. (Sun Archive)

Zane Guerra of Jourdanton, Texas prepares to take part in Team Roping during the Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo on Friday, June 27, 2025. (Sun Archive)

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Annual Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo this weekend

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse will celebrate its 82nd annual rodeo this weekend on June 26 and 27 in Jarrell. It takes place at the WCSP Arena, 1600 County Road 305.
Sandy D’Amato sits center stage as one of the storytellers in Every Brilliant Thing. Photos courtesy Lindsey Brisbine, The Palace Theatre

Sandy D’Amato sits center stage as one of the storytellers in Every Brilliant Thing. Photos courtesy Lindsey Brisbine, The Palace Theatre

Every Brilliant Thing opens at the Doug Smith Performance Center

Linda Dwyer
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The Palace opening of Every Brilliant Thing brought a collective electricity of anticipation. The highly acclaimed one-person play immerses the audience, and the Georgetown crowd was ready to participate in the storytelling.
Rachel Sloan

Rachel Sloan

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St. David’s gets new COO for Georgetown hospital

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
St. David’s Georgetown Hospital has a new chief operating officer, Rachel Sloan, who started her role June 1. She joined the organization in 2024 as vice president of operations for St. David’s Medical Center.“I’m thrilled to serve alongside such a dedicated leadership team at St.
Connie Odom, Williamson County's director of communications and media relations, gives a tour of the new Tax Assessor-Collector's office at the new County Administration Building on June 22. This drive-through will allow residents to get new license plates. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Connie Odom, Williamson County's director of communications and media relations, gives a tour of the new Tax Assessor-Collector's office at the new County Administration Building on June 22. This drive-through will allow residents to get new license plates. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Home sweet home: Williamson County preps new HQ for first day

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Williamson County is gearing up to host its first Commissioners Court meeting on July 14 at its new administration building in Georgetown.
A New World screwworm fly. (Mexican-American Commission for the Eradication of the Screwworm)

A New World screwworm fly. (Mexican-American Commission for the Eradication of the Screwworm)

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Destructive livestock parasite makes its way to Central Texas

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Earlier this month, the Texas Department of Agriculture confirmed its first cases of New World Screwworm, one of which was in Central Texas in Gillespie County near Fredericksburg. Texas has confirmed 15 total cases across the state as of June 22.
A portion of the kitchen in the Williamson County jail is undergoing renovations. The dishwasher is currently damaged by the jail’s hard water. This is on of the many construction projects in the jail. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

A portion of the kitchen in the Williamson County jail is undergoing renovations. The dishwasher is currently damaged by the jail’s hard water. This is on of the many construction projects in the jail. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Inside Williamson County Jail

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, June 22, 2026
For a building that houses those accused of committing crimes in Williamson County, the Williamson County Jail has the uncanny ability to hide in plain sight.
“Sea Gulls Song” by Ann Yakimovicz on display at St David’s Georgetown Hospital.

“Sea Gulls Song” by Ann Yakimovicz on display at St David’s Georgetown Hospital.

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Art Scapes: Mainly Art features outdoor art market in Round Rock

Ellen Greeney
Friday, June 19, 2026
Round Rock’s outdoor art market, Mainly Art, is free and draws friendly crowds to the historic Main Street, specifically Prete Plaza and the downtown Paseo. Visitors can stroll through downtown and browse artwork offered by 15 different local visual artists from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Nicholas Stasney, 35, of Round Rock. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office.

Nicholas Stasney, 35, of Round Rock. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office.

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Round Rock man gets 10 years for elder abuse

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, June 19, 2026
A Williamson County jury sentenced 35-year-old Nicholas Stasney of Round Rock to 10 years in prison for the assault of his 70-year-old mother in their shared home on Friday, June 12.
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