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Mayor Pro Tem/Alderman Place 1 Daniel Klepac, left, and Alderwoman Place 2 Lori Allen, right, ask questions on construction specifics during the November 4 Jarrell City Council meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Mayor Pro Tem/Alderman Place 1 Daniel Klepac, left, and Alderwoman Place 2 Lori Allen, right, ask questions on construction specifics during the November 4 Jarrell City Council meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Coming down the pipelines: Jarrell makes strides with infrastructure grant projects

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, November 14, 2025
With two American Rescue Plan Act projects and one Community Block Development Grant up for consideration, Jarrell City Council approved steps regarding federally grant-funded projects during its November 4 meeting.
Bob Ragan stands next to “Sea Candy,” a sculpture he said was inspired by sea corals he found on the beach and Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia basilica.

Bob Ragan stands next to “Sea Candy,” a sculpture he said was inspired by sea corals he found on the beach and Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia basilica.

Stone carver in Florence creates trippy sculptures and architecture

Abbey Archer
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Bob Ragan has been carving outlandish sculptures and commissioned architectural pieces in Florence since 1978, when he and his partner Mary Condon moved there to escape the hustle and bustle of Austin. His personal sculptures are based on characters in a fictional village he sketches.
Colonel Paul F. Howe, U.S. Army Chaplain, Retired, was the Keynote Speaker during the Veterans Day observance held at the Williamson County Veterans Memorial Plaza in Sun City on Tuesday, November 11. (Photo by Andy Sharp)

Colonel Paul F. Howe, U.S. Army Chaplain, Retired, was the Keynote Speaker during the Veterans Day observance held at the Williamson County Veterans Memorial Plaza in Sun City on Tuesday, November 11. (Photo by Andy Sharp)

Retired Army Chaplain speaks about service at Sun City Veterans Day event

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, November 13, 2025
The bright Texas sun warmed up an otherwise chilly Veterans Day morning at the Georgetown-Williamson County Veterans Memorial Plaza. Those from Sun City, Georgetown and the surrounding areas came to honor those who had served and reflected on the words of keynote speaker Ret. U.S. Army Chaplain Col.
First Responding Home Inspections founder Ross Black, a former Georgetown firefighter, inspects a fence in a client’s backyard.

First Responding Home Inspections founder Ross Black, a former Georgetown firefighter, inspects a fence in a client’s backyard.

Business Briefs

Abbey Archer
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Retired Georgetown firefighter Ross Black has launched his company First Responding Home Inspections to continue his commitment of keeping the community safe. He offers home inspections including elevation measurements, sewer scope inspections and sprinkler evaluations. Mr.
New parents Hillary and Patrick McClellan, left, testify in Williamson County’s County Court-at-Law courtroom to adopt toddler Jonah, center right, on for National Adoption Day, November 7. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

New parents Hillary and Patrick McClellan, left, testify in Williamson County’s County Court-at-Law courtroom to adopt toddler Jonah, center right, on for National Adoption Day, November 7. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Adoption Day: Families, officials celebrate children finding their forever homes

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Running around the County Court-at-Law courtroom, toddler Jonah McClellan grinned from ear-to-ear while playing with balloons with his new older sister, Riley, on Friday morning.
U.S. Senator John Cornyn, right, hosts a camping rally event at Mesquite Creek Outfitters on the Georgetown Square on Tuesday afternoon. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

U.S. Senator John Cornyn, right, hosts a camping rally event at Mesquite Creek Outfitters on the Georgetown Square on Tuesday afternoon. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Senator John Cornyn visits Square, promotes campaign at Mesquite Creek

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
U.S. Senator John Cornyn made an appearance at Mesquite Creek Outfitters on the Georgetown Square on Tuesday afternoon, November 11. Typically, Senator Cornyn makes a stop at Georgetown for the Sun City Veterans Day celebration.
Outside of the Sun City Social Center on November 6, there were signs against the culling of the deer population in the neighborhood. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Outside of the Sun City Social Center on November 6, there were signs against the culling of the deer population in the neighborhood. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Sun City residents express concerns over deer population maintenance

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Outside of the Sun City Social Center ahead of the community’s November 6 board meeting, two signs were placed outside by residents, protesting against the community’s efforts to trap deer and control the animal’s population.
Members of the Georgetown Fire Department’s Pipes and Drums participate in the Parade of Colors at the Georgetown Field of Honor on Sunday, November 9, 2025.

Members of the Georgetown Fire Department’s Pipes and Drums participate in the Parade of Colors at the Georgetown Field of Honor on Sunday, November 9, 2025.

Photos from this year's Field of Honor in Georgetown

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Georgetown Foundation, the Field of Honor, in its 10th year, will continue until November 16 in San Gabriel Park.   Photos by Andy Sharp 
Robin Land is this year’s Sun City champion.

Robin Land is this year’s Sun City champion.

The Texas Golfer: Robin Land takes Sun City 2025 championship

Doug Kienitz
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
The Sun City women’s nine-hole golfers have crowned their champion for 2025, and she’s a native Texan.Robin Land, who hails from the West Texas community of Pecos captured the title in the finals on October 28. The women had played Sun City courses over a two-week span to determine the victor.
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