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The current Georgettes roster includes: Back tow: Bee Jorgensen, Charmaine Moreno, Jane Paternoster, Denise Coroggio, Jere Luttner, Gail Lotak, Susan McKinney, Courtney Inmon, Stacie McCulley, Terry Lytton, Ruth Ellis, June Mueller, Susan Sanchez, Judy Strapper, Nicole Smith, Janice Valdez, Marsha Trumpfheller, Melanie Alexander, Pam Thomason, Lisa Greinert, Jole Cromwell. Front row: Linda Wall, Liz Blount, Judith Carrier, T. Grillo, Elizabeth Brooks, Bonnie Beam, Margo Chase-Wells, Nancy McGinnis, Michel

The current Georgettes roster includes: Back tow: Bee Jorgensen, Charmaine Moreno, Jane Paternoster, Denise Coroggio, Jere Luttner, Gail Lotak, Susan McKinney, Courtney Inmon, Stacie McCulley, Terry Lytton, Ruth Ellis, June Mueller, Susan Sanchez, Judy Strapper, Nicole Smith, Janice Valdez, Marsha Trumpfheller, Melanie Alexander, Pam Thomason, Lisa Greinert, Jole Cromwell. Front row: Linda Wall, Liz Blount, Judith Carrier, T. Grillo, Elizabeth Brooks, Bonnie Beam, Margo Chase-Wells, Nancy McGinnis, Michel

Through performances, camaraderie, Georgettes kick aging stereotypes

Abbey Archer
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
The Georgettes are a drill team club in Sun City that incorporates marching and precision dance while using pom-poms as props.The Sun City Georgettes do about two performances per month at gatherings like sports games and the Red Poppy Festival.
Fourth from the left front row: Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Angela Williams. Far right front row: Former Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Edna Staudt. Back row, middle in the judge's chair is Jasmine Wolf. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Fourth from the left front row: Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Angela Williams. Far right front row: Former Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Edna Staudt. Back row, middle in the judge's chair is Jasmine Wolf. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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Teen earns scholarship for courtroom leadership

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, May 16, 2025
Seventy-nine student volunteers with the YMCA Teen Court program have concluded the 2024–2025 session with Williamson County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2.
Assorted guns, cash and drugs were found by the sheriff’s office. (Photo courtesy Williamson County Sheriff's Office)

Assorted guns, cash and drugs were found by the sheriff’s office. (Photo courtesy Williamson County Sheriff's Office)

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Drug bust finds assortment of substances, guns

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, May 16, 2025
In a recent narcotics investigation, detectives in the Williamson County Sheriff ’s Office Organized Crime Unit found over 90 grams of assorted drugs in the 2000 block of Kuykendall Drive in Georgetown.
Miles Glasscock

Miles Glasscock

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McCoy teacher brings creativity, comedy to art room

Katherine Hamilton
Thursday, May 15, 2025
 Miles Glasscock, Georgetown ISD’s 2025 Elementary Teacher of the Year, attributes his teaching success at McCoy Elementary to one thing: “It helps to be the biggest personality in the room.”A stand-up comedian in his younger years, Mr.
New District 3 Council Member Ben Butler was joined by his wife Betty, middle, during his swearing in on May 13. (photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

New District 3 Council Member Ben Butler was joined by his wife Betty, middle, during his swearing in on May 13. (photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Georgetown City Council members take their seats on the dais

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Three Georgetown City Council members were sworn into their positions on Tuesday, May 13. Council Member Ben Butler began his first term, while Ron Garland and Ben Stewart are now in their second terms of service.
Mike Maples, Bluebonnet Trails Community Services Chief Executive Officer, announces three new mental programs that are in collaboration with Williamson County during the May 13 commissioners court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Mike Maples, Bluebonnet Trails Community Services Chief Executive Officer, announces three new mental programs that are in collaboration with Williamson County during the May 13 commissioners court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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County highlights new mental health resources, programs

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Bluebonnet Trails Community Services is working on three new programs to address mental health conditions in collaboration with Williamson County.
Wes Collman

Wes Collman

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GHS teacher named 2025 Secondary Teacher of the Year

Katherine Hamilton
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
 Since 1989, Wes Collman has gone from Georgetown High School student, to graduate, to teacher, and is now the 2025 Secondary Teacher of the Year for Georgetown ISD.“What a shock,” he said when he was honored at GISD’s Employee Recognition Ceremony May 7. A 28-year teaching veteran, Mr.
GISD groundbreaking

GISD groundbreaking

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GISD breaks ground on new East Georgetown schools

Katherine Hamilton
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
 Two new Georgetown ISD schools— an elementary and a middle school — will open on Patriot Way in East Georgetown ahead of the 2026-27 school year.GISD trustees and Superintendent Devin Padavil officially broke ground on the 2024 bond projects Friday, May 9.
Cedar Park Fire Chief James Mallinger. Photo courtesy of the City of Cedar Park.

Cedar Park Fire Chief James Mallinger. Photo courtesy of the City of Cedar Park.

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Cedar Park fire chief joins state fire commission

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott appointed Cedar Park Fire Chief James Mallinger to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection last month for a term that runs until February 1, 2029. In his role as commissioner, Chief Mallinger will offer guidance and support to fire departments across Texas.
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