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Thomas Glen Holman

Thomas Glen Holman

Multiple offender gets 80 years for DWI

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Thomas Glen Holman of Taylor was found guilty of driving while intoxicated for a third or greater offence as a habitual offender. He was sentenced to 80 years by a Williamson County jury on October 7.
Ekong Ikpe, 65, of Round Rock. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County Jail.

Ekong Ikpe, 65, of Round Rock. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County Jail.

Domestic violence shooting leads to arrest

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported shooting at the 5800 block of Parma Lane, located outside the city limits of Round Rock, around 9 a.m. October 12.
Richard Vincent Ramos

Richard Vincent Ramos

Georgetown man gets 90 years for child sexual assault

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Richard Vincent Ramos of Georgetown was sentenced to 90 years in prison by a Williamson County jury following a conviction for two counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child. The 43-year-old chose to dismiss his court-appointed counsel and represent himself.
Emergency Management Director Bruce Clements provides an update on clean-up efforts during the Tuesday, October 14, commissioners court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Emergency Management Director Bruce Clements provides an update on clean-up efforts during the Tuesday, October 14, commissioners court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Flood update: County tackles debris slowly, assistance still available

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
It’s been three months since the region was hit by deadly flooding in July. Although Wilco Emergency Management and partners have been removing debris from the North and South forks of the San Gabriel River, the county is still only about 10 percent done with clean-up.
Artist Emily Tolipova paints in the Texas Hill Country.

Artist Emily Tolipova paints in the Texas Hill Country.

Meet artists at the South Main Arts Festival

Abbey Archer
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
The fourth annual South Main Arts Festival will take place this weekend, and artists are getting excited to set up their booths at 817 South Main Street. The event — held Saturday, October 18, from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

ROCK announces keynote speaker for Cowgirl Brunch

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
The Ride of Center for Kids announced the featured speaker at its fourth annual Cowgirl Brunch will be Wen Zhang, an executive coach and founder of the INNW Institute – a nonprofit and marketing firm that helps businesses and entrepreneurs.
This rendering shows some of the cosmetic changes made to the outside of the original building with one of the new 10,000 square foot additions that would be added to integrate the building into the area. (Rendering courtesy Texas Municipal League)

This rendering shows some of the cosmetic changes made to the outside of the original building with one of the new 10,000 square foot additions that would be added to integrate the building into the area. (Rendering courtesy Texas Municipal League)

HARC approves changes to old Wesleyan building

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
The Historic Architecture Review Commission on Thursday, October 9, accepted pre-conceptual plans for additions and renovations the Texas Municipal League could make to the old Wesleyan building at 205 East University Avenue.
Thomas Michael Flinders, 22, of Jarrell. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County Jail.

Thomas Michael Flinders, 22, of Jarrell. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County Jail.

Taylor stabbings lead to Jarrell arrest

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, October 13, 2025
The Taylor Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on the evening of October 7, just before 11:26 p.m.
The Reverend Mary Ann Huston, Associate Rector, bestows a blessing on Bogie, with his owner Jess Lofgreen during a Blessing of the Animals service conducted by Grace Episcopal Church, held at Booty’s Road Park on Sunday, October 5, 2025. Lunch was provided at the park’s pavilion after the service acknowledging the work of Saint Francis of Assisi. Photo by Andy Sharp.

The Reverend Mary Ann Huston, Associate Rector, bestows a blessing on Bogie, with his owner Jess Lofgreen during a Blessing of the Animals service conducted by Grace Episcopal Church, held at Booty’s Road Park on Sunday, October 5, 2025. Lunch was provided at the park’s pavilion after the service acknowledging the work of Saint Francis of Assisi. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Blessing of the Animals conducted by Grace Episcopal Church

Andy Sharp
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Attendees gather for a Blessing of the Animals service conducted by Grace Episcopal Church, held at Booty’s Road Park on Sunday, October 5, 2025.  Lunch was provided at the park’s pavilion after the service acknowledging the work of Saint Francis of Assisi.    Photos by Andy Sharp
Larry Clayman, left, helps apply clown makeup on his son, Matthew William Clayman at the 32nd Annual Clayman Rodeo held at Windsong Farm on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Larry Clayman, 85, a longtime rodeo clown and bullfighter is being inducted into the National Rodeo Hall of Fame on November 7-8.

Larry Clayman, left, helps apply clown makeup on his son, Matthew William Clayman at the 32nd Annual Clayman Rodeo held at Windsong Farm on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Larry Clayman, 85, a longtime rodeo clown and bullfighter is being inducted into the National Rodeo Hall of Fame on November 7-8.

Retired rodeo clown Larry Clayman inducted into national hall of fame

Abbey Archer
Friday, October 10, 2025
After a career as a rodeo clown, bull fighter and announcer — one that allows him to meet a president, a queen and a pope — Florence resident Larry Clayman will be inducted into the National Rodeo Hall of Fame this November.
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