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Fundraiser set up for San Gabriel Park cleanup

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, July 17, 2025
The Friends of Georgetown Parks and Recreation has launched a fundraiser to support cleanup efforts at San Gabriel Park following recent flooding. The group set a $25,000 goal and has pledged to match donations up to that amount.
County Commissioner Valerie Covey updates the court on what the next steps are for the county’s new jail during the July 15 Commissioner Court meeting. Photos by Nalani Nuylan.

County Commissioner Valerie Covey updates the court on what the next steps are for the county’s new jail during the July 15 Commissioner Court meeting. Photos by Nalani Nuylan.

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Commissioners divided on potential new jail property

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Williamson County is looking for properties that could house the county’s next jail, but planning hit a snag Tuesday, July 15, when county commissioners were divided on a potential contract for a property near Florence.
Jarrell City Council discusses the tax abatement agreement for Labatt Food Services to begin operations during the July 1 council meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Jarrell City Council discusses the tax abatement agreement for Labatt Food Services to begin operations during the July 1 council meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Hungry for more: Food distribution company gets tax incentives to build $45 million project in Jarrell

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
A new food service distributor is coming to Jarrell. During the July 1 City Council meeting, officials unanimously approved the contract and the dates for Labatt Food Services to begin the process to set up shop within the city.
This map of the city labels the different service areas and their boundaries, which determines Transportation Impact Fee amounts. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

This map of the city labels the different service areas and their boundaries, which determines Transportation Impact Fee amounts. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

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Georgetown to charge developers more for roads

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
The City of Georgetown could update its Transportation Impact Fees, which are paid by developers to help cover the construction or expansion of roadway systems that would support their projects.

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Portions of San Gabriel Park reopen

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, July 14, 2025
The portions of San Gabriel Park north of Morrow Street, including the splash pad, skate park, event law, Community Center and Sunken Garden have reopened to the public. The rest of the park is still closed for debris cleanup after the flooding during July 4 weekend.
The Culex quinquefasciatus, or Southern house mosquito, can transmit West Nile virus. Photo courtesy of Texas A&M AgriLife.

The Culex quinquefasciatus, or Southern house mosquito, can transmit West Nile virus. Photo courtesy of Texas A&M AgriLife.

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Williamson County sees first West Nile case

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, July 14, 2025
The Williamson County and Cities Health District has confirmed the first human case of West Nile Virus, July 3.According to the health district, the individual is a resident in their 40s living in southern Williamson County.
Helping Hands volunteers, photo by Katherine Hamilton,

Helping Hands volunteers, photo by Katherine Hamilton,

An ‘outpour of support’ for families in need

Abbey Archer
Monday, July 14, 2025
Georgetown volunteers continue to answer the call to support residents displaced or affected by the flooding that took place across Williamson County July 5. In the Georgetown area, the heaviest damage was at two RV parks — Shady River and GoodWater — on Highway 29 west of Jonah.

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What’s the deal with Georgetown’s internet providers?

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Sunday, July 13, 2025
Dear Sun Staff: I am a local boy scout and am writing to see if the paper has looked into why there are so few options for the internet here in Georgetown. I have been talking with my Dad and he is telling me that he only has one or two options for the internet.
Liberty Hill Mayor Crystal Mancilla asks Williamson County Commissioners to help with landfill vouchers during the Special Commissioners Court meeting, July 11. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Liberty Hill Mayor Crystal Mancilla asks Williamson County Commissioners to help with landfill vouchers during the Special Commissioners Court meeting, July 11. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Estimated $34 million in infrastructure damages caused by flooding in Williamson County

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, July 11, 2025
Williamson County emergency management officials estimate that flooding on July 5 caused $34 million in damage to county infrastructure.County commissioners held a special session Friday, July 11, to discuss post-flooding public health and safety concerns.
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