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The Williamson County Appraisal District off FM1460 in Georgetown has mailed out appraisal notices. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson County Appraisal District off FM1460 in Georgetown has mailed out appraisal notices. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Appraisal district mails 2026 notices, market snapshot

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, April 10, 2026
Property owners should receive this year’s appraisal notice in the mail this month. The Williamson Central Appraisal District mailed out 285,118 property appraisal notices on March 31.
Marissa Austin, CEO of Court Appointed Special Advocates of Williamson County, gives a speech dedicating the room she’s in to Patti Hewlett, who is pictured on the wall, April 1. Photo by Nalani Nuyaln.

Marissa Austin, CEO of Court Appointed Special Advocates of Williamson County, gives a speech dedicating the room she’s in to Patti Hewlett, who is pictured on the wall, April 1. Photo by Nalani Nuyaln.

Child Abuse Awareness Month

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, April 10, 2026
April is National Child Abuse Awareness Month. As part of the growing need, two children’s advocacy organizations hosted events to start the month. CASA of WilcoCourt Appointed Special Advocates of Williamson County celebrated the opening and dedication of the nonprofit’s new training room.
State Representative John Bucy, D-Austin, of House District 136, (center) announces his bill that would give political parties the right to conduct their own elections on April 8 at the Capitol in Austin. He is joined by representatives of nonpartisan organizations that are in support of the bill: the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Texas, Common Cause Texas and United Latin American Citizens. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

State Representative John Bucy, D-Austin, of House District 136, (center) announces his bill that would give political parties the right to conduct their own elections on April 8 at the Capitol in Austin. He is joined by representatives of nonpartisan organizations that are in support of the bill: the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Texas, Common Cause Texas and United Latin American Citizens. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County state rep proposes primary election bill

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, April 10, 2026
Because of the voting confusion seen in Williamson County during March’s primary, State Representative John Bucy –  an Austin Democrat who represents South Williamson County – announced legislation to address how primary elections are organized.
Elle Townley, 16, performed along Seventh Street on Saturday, March 8, 2025, in downtown Georgetown. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Elle Townley, 16, performed along Seventh Street on Saturday, March 8, 2025, in downtown Georgetown. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Roundabout: Events April 10 - May 8, 2026

Nicholas Cicale
Friday, April 10, 2026
The following events are taking place in and around the Georgetown area through the end of April. Traveling Nanas share storiesLark & Owl in downtown Georgetown will host “Here We Go: Lessons for Living Fearlessly from Two Traveling Nanas” authors Eleanor Hamby and Dr. Sandra Hazelip.
1951 University of Oklahoma baseball player Bill Harrah stands next to his team photo featured in Wriggley’s Pub in Sun City. It was during this season the team won the school’s first baseball national championship. Mr. Harrah is circled in the team photo, third row from the bottom, third from the left. The letterman jacket and hat are from his student days. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

1951 University of Oklahoma baseball player Bill Harrah stands next to his team photo featured in Wriggley’s Pub in Sun City. It was during this season the team won the school’s first baseball national championship. Mr. Harrah is circled in the team photo, third row from the bottom, third from the left. The letterman jacket and hat are from his student days. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Georgetown resident recalls 1951 championship run with OU Sooners

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, April 9, 2026
In the summer of 1951, Georgetown resident Bill Harrah headed to Omaha, Nebraska, as a junior second baseman for the University of Oklahoma’s baseball team.

Jarrell City Manager resigns

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Jarrell’s City Manager Jorge Hernandez — who joined the city in December 2024 — has resigned. After seeking counsel from the city attorney, Jarrell City Council accepted Mr. Hernandez’s resignation Tuesday, April 7. Mr. Hernandez was placed on administrative leave on February 19.
Jamie and Bob McCormick dance to the music of Supernatural ATX, a Santana Tribute Band, during the first First Friday free concert of the year on the courthouse lawn on Friday, April 3, 2026. The event was hosted by the Georgetown Beard Club. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Jamie and Bob McCormick dance to the music of Supernatural ATX, a Santana Tribute Band, during the first First Friday free concert of the year on the courthouse lawn on Friday, April 3, 2026. The event was hosted by the Georgetown Beard Club. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Supernatural ATX brings party to the Square's opening First Friday Concert of 2026

Andy Sharp
Thursday, April 9, 2026
The Georgetown Beard Club hosted it's opening First Friday concert of 2026 on the Square Friday, April 3, with music by Supernatural ATX, a Santana Tribute Band. Photo by  Andy Sharp. 
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