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Southwestern freshman golfer Anna Apisarnthanarax. Photo by Jordan McClure-Williams, Southwestern University

Southwestern freshman golfer Anna Apisarnthanarax. Photo by Jordan McClure-Williams, Southwestern University

Elaine Gully is 2025’s top golfer in Sun City

Doug Kienitz
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Sun City has crowned the Women’s Golf Association champion for 2025, and Elaine Gully certainly made an impression during her initial months at her new residence.She only moved to Sun City early this year and immediately joined the WGA in May due to her enjoyment of the game.
Linda McCasland stands with her Yellow Rose of Texas award in front of the sign for Mrs. Mac’s Shining Stars Preschool, the business she owns. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Linda McCasland stands with her Yellow Rose of Texas award in front of the sign for Mrs. Mac’s Shining Stars Preschool, the business she owns. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Georgetown pre-school owner wins state women’s service award

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, October 20, 2025
A 27-year career running Mrs. Mac’s Shining Stars preschool on Leander Road has earned owner Linda McCasland one of Texas’s top honors.The Yellow Rose of Texas service award for women is presented by the governor’s office to highlight “exceptional community service.
Edgar Garcia

Edgar Garcia

Georgetown welcomes new planning director

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, October 20, 2025
Edgar Garcia will be Georgetown’s new planning director starting November 3. He replaces former Planning Director Sofia Nelson, whose last day with the city was July 3. She was with the city for nearly 10 years.
A tow truck from ASAP Towing in Florence hoists an American Flag for National Night Out.

A tow truck from ASAP Towing in Florence hoists an American Flag for National Night Out.

Florence community shows up for National Night Out

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, October 20, 2025
For National Night Out, the Florence Police Department hosted a carnival-style community event Tuesday, Oct. 7, featuring more than 10 public service agencies, including the Texas Department of Transportation, Texas Game Wardens, the National Guard and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Scott Matthew, Williamson County’s executive director of Juvenile Services, front, is joined by Judge Ryan Larson of the 395th District Court, back, to answer questions about funding juvenile programs through grants. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Scott Matthew, Williamson County’s executive director of Juvenile Services, front, is joined by Judge Ryan Larson of the 395th District Court, back, to answer questions about funding juvenile programs through grants. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Justices seek grant opportunities to better help youth

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Williamson County could receive more than $1 million in grants to fund juvenile assistance programs.During the October 14 Commissioners Court meeting, officials authorized justices of the peace to apply for grants supporting juvenile programs focused on substance use, violence and indigent defense.
Kelly Trietsch, chief development officer, left, presents the Southwestern University 560 zoning change to Georgetown City Council. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Kelly Trietsch, chief development officer, left, presents the Southwestern University 560 zoning change to Georgetown City Council. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

First phase of SU 560 plan gets commercial zoning approval

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Southwestern University will have to conduct a traffic mobility study exploring possible traffic impacts caused by its proposed SU 560 redevelopment plan. Georgetown City Council approved a rezoning request by the university on Tuesday, October 14.
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