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Evan Jackson, 36, of Austin. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County Sheriff's Office.

Evan Jackson, 36, of Austin. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County Sheriff's Office.

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Williamson County Sheriff apprehends man for child exploitation

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, May 28, 2026
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office organized Crime Unit arrested Evan Jackson, 36, Austin, on May 22. Mr. Jackson is charged with Online Solicitation of a Minor and two counts of Possession of Child Pornography Depicting a Child Engaging in Sexual Conduct.Investigators allege that Mr.
A fireworks finale closes the 2026 Georgetown High School commencement, held Friday, May 22, 2026 at Birkelbach Stadium. 484 students received their diplomas on this evening. Photo by Andy Sharp.

A fireworks finale closes the 2026 Georgetown High School commencement, held Friday, May 22, 2026 at Birkelbach Stadium. 484 students received their diplomas on this evening. Photo by Andy Sharp.

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Georgetown High School Graduation

Andy Sharp
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Held at Birkelbach Stadium, 484 students received their diplomas during the  2026 Georgetown High School commencement on Friday, May 22, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp.
The skies fill with vibrant color a few minutes past sunset in this view from County Road 420 in Thrall on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp.

The skies fill with vibrant color a few minutes past sunset in this view from County Road 420 in Thrall on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp.

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Vibrant colors

Andy Sharp
Thursday, May 28, 2026
The skies fill with vibrant color a few minutes past sunset  in this view from County Road 420 in Thrall on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Photos by Andy Sharp
Customer Jean Little (left) gave Owner Beth Ernest (right) one of her mother’s old teapots to display in Laurie’s Cafe. Standing in front of the chalk boards with the specials at Laurie’s Cafe on 612 South Main Street. Photo by Abbey Archer

Customer Jean Little (left) gave Owner Beth Ernest (right) one of her mother’s old teapots to display in Laurie’s Cafe. Standing in front of the chalk boards with the specials at Laurie’s Cafe on 612 South Main Street. Photo by Abbey Archer

Laurie’s Cafe opens for dinner, maintains its tea-room charm

Abbey Archer
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Laurie’s Cafe, known for its homestyle dishes and nostalgic feel, is now open for dinner on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings. The late-day service marks a new chapter for the longtime Georgetown restaurant. Jacob Ernest, the current owner’s son, leads the new dinner shifts.
Carol Pietroforte (left) plays BINGO with other seniors at a Faith in Action event. Last month, a Faith in Action driver saved Ms. Pierroforte in a medical emergency.

Carol Pietroforte (left) plays BINGO with other seniors at a Faith in Action event. Last month, a Faith in Action driver saved Ms. Pierroforte in a medical emergency.

More Than a Ride: Faith in Action volunteers rescue seniors during crisis

News Staff
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
By MEDHA SARIN: Carol Pietroforte always waits outside her apartment complex to be picked up for her routine Faith in Action trip to the store. But when her driver, Trevor Hoyle, arrived one Wednesday in April, he said Ms. Pietroforte was nowhere to be seen.
Navy Veteran Sylvester Shelton, 97, who retired as a Captain, salutes during the playing of the National Anthem during the Memorial Day ceremony held in Sun City on Monday, May 25, 2026. The chance of rain moved this year’s ceremony inside the Sun City Social Center ballroom, filled to capacity with several hundred attendees. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Navy Veteran Sylvester Shelton, 97, who retired as a Captain, salutes during the playing of the National Anthem during the Memorial Day ceremony held in Sun City on Monday, May 25, 2026. The chance of rain moved this year’s ceremony inside the Sun City Social Center ballroom, filled to capacity with several hundred attendees. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Memorial Day service features patriotic performances, honors local servicemen

Photos By Andy Sharp
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
By MEDHA SARIN: Sun City’s Memorial Day ceremony took place Monday in the Sun City Ballroom, right next to the Veterans Memorial Plaza.
Georgetown Chief of Police Cory Tchida, right, and Ben Stewart, Georgetown City Council District 7, left, answer questions about Williamson County’s Justice Complex in a town hall on Thursday, May 21, at Caver Elementary. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Georgetown Chief of Police Cory Tchida, right, and Ben Stewart, Georgetown City Council District 7, left, answer questions about Williamson County’s Justice Complex in a town hall on Thursday, May 21, at Caver Elementary. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Residents brainstorm solutions, roadblocks in attempt to stop jail proposal

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
In the wake of the Williamson County Commissioners Court moving forward with the purchase of a site for its future Jail and Justice Center Complex, Georgetown City Council Member Ben Stewart held a town hall Thursday, May 21, to discuss the zoning process for the site.
As part of the Urban Forest Master Plan, the city will come up with ways to preserve trees in Georgetown.

As part of the Urban Forest Master Plan, the city will come up with ways to preserve trees in Georgetown.

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Georgetown prepares next steps for Urban Forest Master Plan

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, May 25, 2026
Georgetown is advancing work on an Urban Forest Master Plan, which would provide long-term guidance on protecting the city’s tree canopy while evaluating the costs and benefits of tree-related projects. To create the plan, a Request for Proposal will be advertised in August.
Richarte High School graduating seniors make their way from the Georgetown High Gymnasium into the Rodney and Mary Klett Performing Art Center during the Class of 2026 Commencement on Thursday, May 21, 2026.

Richarte High School graduating seniors make their way from the Georgetown High Gymnasium into the Rodney and Mary Klett Performing Art Center during the Class of 2026 Commencement on Thursday, May 21, 2026.

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Richarte grads honored

Andy Sharp
Friday, May 22, 2026
The Richarte High School Class of 2026 Commencement was held at the Rodney and Mary Klett Performing Art Center on Thursday, May 21, 2026.  This year Richarte had 128 graduates, with 108 of them scheduled to walk the stage for their degrees.     Photos by Andy Sharp.
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