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Caleb Comer, 27, of Liberty Hill. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office.

Caleb Comer, 27, of Liberty Hill. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office.

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Second fentanyl murder trial leads to 40 years in prison

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, June 19, 2026
A Williamson County jury on June 11 sentenced Caleb Comer, 27, of Liberty Hill, to 40 years in prison for murder in the fentanyl-related death of 18-year-old Matthew Wright of Cedar Park. The sentencing follows the jury’s guilty verdict in the case.
Sun City resident Shanon Reed holds up 1,320 signatures from Sun City residents to potion the Somerset Hills Road District No. 4 during the June 16 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Sun City resident Shanon Reed holds up 1,320 signatures from Sun City residents to potion the Somerset Hills Road District No. 4 during the June 16 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Sun City residents urge county to rescind $45 million in unused road bonds

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, June 19, 2026
More than 100 Somerset Hills Sun City residents packed the Commissioners Courtroom to advocate for rescinding an unused $45 million in road bond approvals via an election.
A preserved banner shows the 2003 and 2004 Miss Juneteenth winners. Banner courtesy Patricia Bailey

A preserved banner shows the 2003 and 2004 Miss Juneteenth winners. Banner courtesy Patricia Bailey

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A slice of history: TRG Association reflects on legacy on Juneteenth

Nicholas Cicale
Friday, June 19, 2026
The former TRG Association formed to uplift, inform and serve Georgetown’s three historically Black neighborhoods — known today as Track, Ridge and Grasshopper — in what was Council District 2.
Reverend Bobby Hulme-Lippert, pastor at Georgetown's First Presbyterian Church, was accompanied by his wife Michelle and their children Logan, 2, and Leo, 7, as they visited with Paulette Taylor, right, at the Shotgun House Museum on Saturday, February 18, 2023. Located at 801 West Street, the is museum is maintained by the Georgetown Cultural Citizen Memorial Association. Photo by Andy Sharp

Reverend Bobby Hulme-Lippert, pastor at Georgetown's First Presbyterian Church, was accompanied by his wife Michelle and their children Logan, 2, and Leo, 7, as they visited with Paulette Taylor, right, at the Shotgun House Museum on Saturday, February 18, 2023. Located at 801 West Street, the is museum is maintained by the Georgetown Cultural Citizen Memorial Association. Photo by Andy Sharp

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Shotgun house tours, music and protest set for Juneteenth

Nicholas Cicale
Friday, June 19, 2026
The annual Juneteenth celebration at the Georgetown Community Center was held last Saturday, but the community will come together again Friday, June 19, to mark the day in 1865 when federal troops arrived in Galveston to announce all enslaved people were freed.
Boaters enjoy Lake Georgetown, which has just been removed from drought watch, on June 17. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Boaters enjoy Lake Georgetown, which has just been removed from drought watch, on June 17. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Lake Georgetown no longer under drought watch

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, June 18, 2026
The Brazos River Authority, which works with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for water supply storage and water reservoirs, announced that Stage 1 drought watch has been lifted for Lake Georgetown due to the recent rains. The lake has been under Stage 1 watch since March.
Williamson County Tax Assessor-Collector Larry Gaddes. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Williamson County Tax Assessor-Collector Larry Gaddes. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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Williamson County Tax Assessor-Collector relinquishes position

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Williamson County Tax Assessor-Collector Larry Gaddes is leaving his elected office to accept a position as deputy executive director of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.On Tuesday, June 9, the Williamson County Commissioners Court accepted Mr. Gaddes' resignation.
Urban Taco owners David and Erika Mata hold tacos in front of their sports bar. Photo by Abbey Archer

Urban Taco owners David and Erika Mata hold tacos in front of their sports bar. Photo by Abbey Archer

Urban Taco brings regional Mexican flavors to Georgetown

Abbey Archer
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Urban Taco, a Georgetown sports bar offering gourmet tacos, opened just two months ago, but already often has a line out the door before opening.“We have been trying to open for two years,” said co-owner Erika Mata. “It’s really rewarding to see people come in and really enjoy our tacos.”Ms.

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Business Briefs: Rose and Dagger Coffee Company opens brick-and-mortar

Abbey Archer
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Rose and Dagger Coffee Company is moving into the yellow house at 1005 South Rock Street. The specialty latte menu will remain the same. Co-owner Jax Vacek said the interior decoration will reflect the brand’s flash tattoo shop aesthetic, with mismatched, antique jewel tone furniture.
A new Panda Express location opened in Taylor. The company presented a $1,000 check to local organization Shepherd's Heart. (From left to right) Panda Express Area Coach of Operations Gwen Werde, General Manager Yunior Torres standing with Sue Messick, Dianne Thomas, Cheryl Cornelias, Loretta Masters.

A new Panda Express location opened in Taylor. The company presented a $1,000 check to local organization Shepherd's Heart. (From left to right) Panda Express Area Coach of Operations Gwen Werde, General Manager Yunior Torres standing with Sue Messick, Dianne Thomas, Cheryl Cornelias, Loretta Masters.

Perky Beans Coffee, Batteries Plus and Tomlinson’s Feed coming to Georgetown

Abbey Archer
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Perky Beans Coffee coming to Georgetown Perky Beans, a coffee shop with an existing location in Leander, is opening in Georgetown. The business will be located at 2651 East University Avenue. For more information, visit https://perkybeanscoffee.com.
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