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Bull Branch Park is seen well past sunset on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Light from nearby baseball fields where teams were practicing helps light the park. The photo was taken using a tripod and slower shutter speeds. This photo was taken at ISO 200, a 13-second exposure at f/5.6. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Bull Branch Park is seen well past sunset on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Light from nearby baseball fields where teams were practicing helps light the park. The photo was taken using a tripod and slower shutter speeds. This photo was taken at ISO 200, a 13-second exposure at f/5.6. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Follow the light: Nighttime offers refreshing light

Andy Sharp
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Most of my daily walks in Taylor lead through Bull Branch Park, a scenic place adorned with cypress trees, ducks, geese, turtles, egrets, herons and squirrels.
Florence Police Chief Wayne Thompson presents the monthly police report to city council on February 3. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Florence Police Chief Wayne Thompson presents the monthly police report to city council on February 3. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Florence officials tighten police chief responsibilities, advance new ordinance

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, February 5, 2026
In a follow-up meeting on Tuesday, February 3, regarding “disciplinary action” for Florence Police Chief Wayne Thompson, the Florence City Council added limits to the city’s Chief of Police role.

Wilco Bollywood dance group set to perform at NBA game

Abbey Archer
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Williamson County dancers from the Muqabala Dance School and Tej Dance School are going to perform Saturday, February 7, at the San Antonio Spurs’s basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks. The performance will be a mix of South and North Indian dancing to music taken from Bollywood cinema.

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City of Georgetown plans for parks updates

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Several parks across the City of Georgetown will undergo development, updates and renovations throughout 2026. A lot of the parks being built are neighborhood parks in southeast Georgetown.
Williamson County Judge Steve Snell, State Rep. Caroline Harris Davila, Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder, and U.S. Rep. John Carter pose with a check for $3.5 million.

Williamson County Judge Steve Snell, State Rep. Caroline Harris Davila, Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder, and U.S. Rep. John Carter pose with a check for $3.5 million.

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Proposed waterline in northwest Georgetown receives federal funding

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
U.S. Representative John Carter and Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder announced January 29 that $3.5 million in federal funding was secured for a $10.6 million water line replacement project along County Road 255, as a part of Williamson County’s road widening project.
From left, Representative Nate Schatzine of District 93, Wilco GOP Chair Michelle Evens and Pastor Nate Brown of Vintage Church in Liberty Hill interview Sarah Moore and Ryan Bownds in a Republican candidate forum for the Judge of the 512th District Court, January 29. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

From left, Representative Nate Schatzine of District 93, Wilco GOP Chair Michelle Evens and Pastor Nate Brown of Vintage Church in Liberty Hill interview Sarah Moore and Ryan Bownds in a Republican candidate forum for the Judge of the 512th District Court, January 29. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Republican candidate forum: Candidates meet in Liberty Hill ahead of March primary

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
The Williamson County Republican Party hosted a candidate forum at Vintage Church in Liberty Hill on January 29. Seven Republican candidates vying for the November ballot presented their stances during the two-hour conversation.
Bryan Chisholm, left, the Chief Operations Officer and Michael Pickel, the president of Texas Traditions Roofing, accepted the award on behalf of the company for Small Business of the Year at the annual Georgetown Chamber business awards. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Bryan Chisholm, left, the Chief Operations Officer and Michael Pickel, the president of Texas Traditions Roofing, accepted the award on behalf of the company for Small Business of the Year at the annual Georgetown Chamber business awards. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Georgetown Chamber of Commerce awards recognize businesses, volunteers

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce celebrated its members on Friday, January 30, with seven awards honoring businesses large and small, and people who have made a positive impact in the community over the past year.
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