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The Williamson County Commissioners Court on March 14 — from left Terry Cook, Cynthia Long, Valerie Covey and Russ Boles — set the interview date for interim county judge candidates. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson County Commissioners Court on March 14 — from left Terry Cook, Cynthia Long, Valerie Covey and Russ Boles — set the interview date for interim county judge candidates. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County Commissioners set date for candidate appointments

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, March 14, 2025
Williamson County Commissioners Court on March 14 set a timeline to announce an interim County Judge, who will step in to finish out Bill Gravell’s current term.
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Ben Stewart focused on core services, east side development in second term

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, March 14, 2025
Facing an uncontested election, incumbent Georgetown City Council Member Ben Stewart is looking ahead at his second term serving District 7. He said he’ll once again take to the dais to “make Georgetown a place that [his] kids want to decide to have their own family.” Going into his second term, Mr.
Cormorants gather at Murphy Park's rookery as a full moon wanders in and out of clouds on Thursday evening, March 13, 2025. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Cormorants gather at Murphy Park's rookery as a full moon wanders in and out of clouds on Thursday evening, March 13, 2025. Photo by Andy Sharp.

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Full moon above the rookery

Andy Sharp
Friday, March 14, 2025
Cormorants gather at Murphy Park's rookery as a full moon wanders in and out of clouds on Thursday evening, March 13, 2025. Photo by Andy Sharp. 
Former County Judge Bill Gravell sits as an audience member, hearing the Commissioners wish him well on his next adventure after he resigned as County Judge, March 11. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Former County Judge Bill Gravell sits as an audience member, hearing the Commissioners wish him well on his next adventure after he resigned as County Judge, March 11. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Bill Gravell reflects time as Williamson County judge, embraces new role as federal advocate

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Earlier this week, Bill Gravell announced his resignation as Williamson County Judge to work as the Region Six Advocate in the U.S. Small Business Administration. In an exclusive exit interview with the Sun, Mr.

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Number of measles cases continues to rise

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, March 13, 2025
As of March 11, the measles outbreak in Texas has reached 223 cases, still predominantly in West Texas. There has been one case in Travis County from an infant who contracted the measles while on vacation overseas with family.

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New Habitat for Humanity development brings 12 new homes

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Georgetown City Council approved a build permit March 6 for a new 1-acre development that will include 12 new homes built by Williamson County Habitat for Humanity. The Shepherd’s Village development will be located in Southeast Georgetown between 21st and 22nd streets.
A Waxing Gibbous moon, at 98.9% visibility, shines over the cemetery at Zion Lutheran Church Sandoval along County Road 425 on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Photo by Andy Sharp.

A Waxing Gibbous moon, at 98.9% visibility, shines over the cemetery at Zion Lutheran Church Sandoval along County Road 425 on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Photo by Andy Sharp.

After the rain storm

Andy Sharp
Thursday, March 13, 2025
A surprise thunderstorm passed through East Williamson County Wednesday afternoon, March 12. 
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