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Jake Clear, owner of iTumble (left), Keith Selvera (right) Head Girls Coach standing in front of gymnastics tumbling area. Photo by Abbey Archer

Jake Clear, owner of iTumble (left), Keith Selvera (right) Head Girls Coach standing in front of gymnastics tumbling area. Photo by Abbey Archer

With track record of success, iTumble Gymnastics plans to expand

Abbey Archer
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Jarrell-based iTumble Gymnastics has been cartwheeling, flipping, and jumping toward their goal of opening a new facility for the past eight years. Owner Jake Clear said he hopes the planned 20,000-square-foot facility is now only two years away.
County Commissioner Valarie Covey gives a speech about the State Highway 195 at Ronald Reagan Boulevard ramp project in northwest Georgetown, Monday morning. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County Commissioner Valarie Covey gives a speech about the State Highway 195 at Ronald Reagan Boulevard ramp project in northwest Georgetown, Monday morning. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County turns up dirt with new road projects

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, August 4, 2025
Despite inconsistent summer weather, Williamson County officials have kick-started a series of road projects for rural communities in Wilco.
Pamela Okolie showed up to help at the Thursday, July 31 San Gabriel Park cleanup. She got rid of debris that was on top of pavilions due to the July 4 weekend flooding. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Pamela Okolie showed up to help at the Thursday, July 31 San Gabriel Park cleanup. She got rid of debris that was on top of pavilions due to the July 4 weekend flooding. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Georgetown gathers together to revive San Gabriel Park

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, August 4, 2025
Across two days dedicated to cleaning up San Gabriel Park, about 150 volunteers showed up to help restore the grounds after floodwaters caused damage in July.
Back row left to right: Deputy Tre’vone Johnson, Deputy Mark Bell, Deputy Chase Cervenka, Deputy Brandon Cantu; front row left to right: Sergeant Albert Ortiz, Deputy Silvana Stoke, Deputy Derrick Johnson, Deputy Charles Duvall. (Courtesy Williamson County Sheriff's Office)

Back row left to right: Deputy Tre’vone Johnson, Deputy Mark Bell, Deputy Chase Cervenka, Deputy Brandon Cantu; front row left to right: Sergeant Albert Ortiz, Deputy Silvana Stoke, Deputy Derrick Johnson, Deputy Charles Duvall. (Courtesy Williamson County Sheriff's Office)

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Sheriff’s K-9 unit earns multiple awards at educational seminar

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, August 4, 2025
The Williamson County Sheriff K-9 unit brought home three awards from the Lubbock Narcotic/Fugitive Apprehension K-9 Seminar that took place from June 24-27. The team took second and third place in narcotics detection and third place in patrol/apprehension.
A military honor guard of pallbearers bearing the remains of First Lt. Charles Woodruff McCook prepare to place the coffin at IOOF Cemetery on Saturday, August 2, 2025.

A military honor guard of pallbearers bearing the remains of First Lt. Charles Woodruff McCook prepare to place the coffin at IOOF Cemetery on Saturday, August 2, 2025.

Procession, ceremony mark First Lieutenant Charles Woodruff McCook's return to Georgetown

Andy Sharp
Saturday, August 2, 2025
A procession honoring First Lt. Charles Woodruff McCook took place in downtown Georgetown on Saturday, August 2, 2025. McCook, a Georgetown native, died on August 3, 1943,  during World War II when the B-25 he was piloting was struck in a mission over  Burma.
Republican Rupal Chaudhari is running as County Commissioner, Precinct 2. Photo courtesy of Rupal Chaudhari for Commissioner.

Republican Rupal Chaudhari is running as County Commissioner, Precinct 2. Photo courtesy of Rupal Chaudhari for Commissioner.

Republican Rupal Chaudhari launches candidacy for County Commissioner

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, August 1, 2025
Republican Rupal Chaudhari has announced her candidacy for Williamson County commissioner in Precinct 2. Republican Cynthia Long, who has served since 2007, currently holds the seat.“Service to others is not something I have ever embarked on lightly,” Ms. Chaudhari said.
Democrat Caitlin Rourk enters the congressional race for Texas 31. Photo courtesy of Kate Roberts.

Democrat Caitlin Rourk enters the congressional race for Texas 31. Photo courtesy of Kate Roberts.

Democrat Caitlin Rourk declares candidacy for Congress

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Democrat Caitlin Rourk, a Round Rock resident working in Global Marketing at Dell Technologies, officially launched her campaign for Texas’s 31st Congressional District, July 29.“I’ve had enough of these out-of-touch politicians,” she said in her campaign launch video. “So I’ve made the choice.
This Congressional redistricting map was proposed by Texas House Republicans on July 30. (Courtesy Texas Tribune)

This Congressional redistricting map was proposed by Texas House Republicans on July 30. (Courtesy Texas Tribune)

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Texas House begins congressional redistricting

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Every 10 years, congressional districts in Texas are redrawn to accommodate for population change based on the U.S. Census results.
The Williamson County Commissioners Court, from left, Terry Cook, Cynthia Long, County Judge Steve Snell and Valerie Covey approve a two percent salary increase for elected officials during the July 29 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson County Commissioners Court, from left, Terry Cook, Cynthia Long, County Judge Steve Snell and Valerie Covey approve a two percent salary increase for elected officials during the July 29 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Elected Williamson County officials get 2% pay raise in Fiscal Year 26

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Williamson County Commissioners Court approved a 2 percent salary increase for elected officials for the 2026 Fiscal Year budget. The salaries include all elected officials except the District Judges and the District Attorney.

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The Ag Account: Wet year prompts weed challenges in crops

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Uncharacteristically wet weather this year has left many producers across Texas with a growing weed problem, according to the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.Widespread drought during previous seasons allowed producers to keep weed growth in check.
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