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Florence Mayor Ben Daniel uses a photo of a rainbow over the city to describe where the city is going in the future. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Florence Mayor Ben Daniel uses a photo of a rainbow over the city to describe where the city is going in the future. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

‘Our future is very bright’

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Florence Mayor Ben Daniel used a photo of a rainbow over the city’s downtown as a visual depiction of the city’s future during the community’s first-ever State of the City address. “What is the state of the city of Florence? Very, very hopeful,” he said Friday, November 14.

Flood assistance deadline draws near

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Editor's note: Story has been edited to add data after publication date. Time is running out for businesses, renters and homeowners seeking assistance from the July fifth floods. The grace period deadline for Small Business Administration Disaster Relief loans is November 27.
The Junction, a future food, drink and entertainment venue, will be built at 210 Blue Springs Boulevard just east of I-35. Breaking ground on November 13, from left, are Williamson County Judge Steve Snell, property owners Drew and Gregory Hall, Matt Marshall with Cooley Capital Companies, Josh Rinn with Frost Bank, Georgetown City Council Member Amanda Parr and Mayor Josh Schroeder. Photo by Abbey Archer

The Junction, a future food, drink and entertainment venue, will be built at 210 Blue Springs Boulevard just east of I-35. Breaking ground on November 13, from left, are Williamson County Judge Steve Snell, property owners Drew and Gregory Hall, Matt Marshall with Cooley Capital Companies, Josh Rinn with Frost Bank, Georgetown City Council Member Amanda Parr and Mayor Josh Schroeder. Photo by Abbey Archer

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New venue hopes to be The Junction between Georgetown, Round Rock

Abbey Archer
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Construction on a new South Georgetown food, drink and entertainment venue called The Junction is now underway. Officials broke ground on The Junction — at 210 Blue Springs Boulevard —- on Thursday, November 13, with a goal to open this summer.

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One more opportunity to give in 2025

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving that takes place the Tuesday immediately after Thanksgiving. The effort serves as many nonprofit organization’s last push to raise funds for the year, and one last time to make a tax-deductible donation before the year’s end.

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New ballots generate mixed opinions from voters

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
For the first time in more than a decade, Williamson County residents on November 4 voted using hand-marked paper ballots — bubbling in selections with pen on a printout — instead of electronic ballots.
Starlings fill the sky above pastureland at the Lutonsky Farm on Saturday, November 15, 2025. The farm is located on County Road 405, south of Taylor.

Starlings fill the sky above pastureland at the Lutonsky Farm on Saturday, November 15, 2025. The farm is located on County Road 405, south of Taylor.

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Photo: Birds of a Feather

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Starlings fill the sky above pastureland at the Lutonsky Farm on Saturday, November 15, 2025.  The farm is located on County Road 405, south of Taylor. 
Governor Greg Abbott closes out a Sun City Republicans Club event Thursday, November 13. His remarks covered the recent state constitutional election, property taxes, the Texas Stock Exchange and school choice. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Governor Greg Abbott closes out a Sun City Republicans Club event Thursday, November 13. His remarks covered the recent state constitutional election, property taxes, the Texas Stock Exchange and school choice. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Greg Abbott speaks to Sun City Republicans

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
A packed Sun City Social Center welcomed Governor Greg Abbott during the Sun City Republican Club’s monthly meeting Thursday, November 13.
2-year-old Cass Clements, with his grandfather Bruce Clements, tries out an antique Farmall tractor during Heritage Farm Day, held at the 125-year-old Lutonsky Farm on Saturday, November 15, 2025.

2-year-old Cass Clements, with his grandfather Bruce Clements, tries out an antique Farmall tractor during Heritage Farm Day, held at the 125-year-old Lutonsky Farm on Saturday, November 15, 2025.

Heritage Farm Day in East Williamson County

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Heritage Farm Day, held at the 125-year-old Lutonsky Farm on Saturday, November 15, 2025, was hosted by the Greater Taylor Foundation Food Insecurity Council.   Among the activities were antique tractors, hay rides, tours of the Lutonsky home, games, pony rides, and  a petting zoo.
17-year-old Christianna White oversees a flag retirement ceremony at the Field of Honor on Friday, November 14, 2025. White, along with her mother, Denise White, has taken part in Field of Honor activities for all of its nine years in Georgetown. Taking part in the ceremony were members of Scouting America Troop 1096, representatives from the Civil Air Patrol, veterans and active duty military, plus members of the public. Photo by Andy Sharp.

17-year-old Christianna White oversees a flag retirement ceremony at the Field of Honor on Friday, November 14, 2025. White, along with her mother, Denise White, has taken part in Field of Honor activities for all of its nine years in Georgetown. Taking part in the ceremony were members of Scouting America Troop 1096, representatives from the Civil Air Patrol, veterans and active duty military, plus members of the public. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Flags retired with honor

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
A flag retirement ceremony was held at the Field of Honor on Friday, November 14, 2025. Taking part in the ceremony were members of Scouting America Troop 1096, representatives from the Civil Air Patrol, veterans and active duty military, plus members of the public.  
Pauline Reese performs during the Palace Theatre’s Stetsons and Starlight fundraiser. Photos courtesy Lindsey Brisbine

Pauline Reese performs during the Palace Theatre’s Stetsons and Starlight fundraiser. Photos courtesy Lindsey Brisbine

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Stetsons and Starlight raises funds for Palace Theatre education programs

Linda Dwyer
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Stetsons and Starlight was a boot scootin’ fundraiser for a worthy cause. The Texas themed November 8 gala at Reunion Ranch benefited Georgetown Palace Theatre Education.
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