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7-year-old Jackson Long enjoys a foot-long corn dog before taking part in Mutton Bustin’ at the 75th Annual Taylor Rodeo on Thursday, July 17,2025. Coordinated by the Taylor Rodeo Association, the three-night rodeo is held at the Williamson County Expo Center. Photo by Andy Sharp.

7-year-old Jackson Long enjoys a foot-long corn dog before taking part in Mutton Bustin’ at the 75th Annual Taylor Rodeo on Thursday, July 17,2025. Coordinated by the Taylor Rodeo Association, the three-night rodeo is held at the Williamson County Expo Center. Photo by Andy Sharp.

The 75th Annual Taylor Rodeo

Andy Sharp
Sunday, July 20, 2025
The 75th Annual Taylor Rodeo took place Thursday, July 17, 2025.  Coordinated by the Taylor Rodeo Association, the three-night rodeo is held at the Williamson County Expo Center.  Photos by Andy Sharp
From left to right, SBA spokesperson Natalie Longwell, Director of Emergency Services Bruce Clements, American Red Cross spokesperson Taylor Salson and Williamson County Judge Steve Snell list resources at the Multi-Agency Resource and Disaster Recovery Centers, Friday morning. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

From left to right, SBA spokesperson Natalie Longwell, Director of Emergency Services Bruce Clements, American Red Cross spokesperson Taylor Salson and Williamson County Judge Steve Snell list resources at the Multi-Agency Resource and Disaster Recovery Centers, Friday morning. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County opens disaster resource center for flood victims

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, July 18, 2025
Williamson County will open a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) this weekend, July 18- 20, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. for residents impacted by the flood.The Federal Emergency Management Agency, along with the Small Business Administration, will open a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) on Friday, July...
Georgetown Systems Engineering Director Wes Wright, middle, answers a question about impact fees during a special city council meeting on July 16. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Georgetown Systems Engineering Director Wes Wright, middle, answers a question about impact fees during a special city council meeting on July 16. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Georgetown’s impact fee requirements changed

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Georgetown city staff are looking at how Senate Bill 1883 could affect the municipality’s ability to collect development impact fees.

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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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Farmers pivot to make profit with unpredictable weather

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
A lot of farming involves planning — predicting which crops might yield the most, analyzing markets and pricing, and preparing for the unpredictable Texas skies, regardless of what the forecast says.Ryan Collett, farm manager at the Stiles Farm Foundation in Thrall, said all these factors interact,...

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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.
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