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Strong winds led to a dusty landscape as seen along County Road 124 near Weir on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Strong winds led to a dusty landscape as seen along County Road 124 near Weir on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Dust in the Wind

Andy Sharp
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Strong winds led to a dusty landscape in Williamson County Tuesday afternoon, March 4. Dry conditions and strong winds led to extreme fire weather, and a warm, breezy and hazy afternoon.    Photos by Andy Sharp.  
Hutto ISD Superintendent Jeni Neatherlin, right, explains how Hutto ISD will be impacted by the tax exceptions from Cameron County Housing Finance Corporation purchasing properties in Williamson County, March 5. She is accompanied by County Judge Bill Gravell, left, and County Commissioner Russ Boles, center. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Hutto ISD Superintendent Jeni Neatherlin, right, explains how Hutto ISD will be impacted by the tax exceptions from Cameron County Housing Finance Corporation purchasing properties in Williamson County, March 5. She is accompanied by County Judge Bill Gravell, left, and County Commissioner Russ Boles, center. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County sues Cameron County Housing Finance Corporation to block tax exempt projects

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
In response to what Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell called “one of the most egregious acts against the children of Williamson County,” Wilco has sued Cameron County Housing Finance Corporation for allegedly violating the Texas Housing Finance Corporations Act.
This map illustrates the closures that will be seen on Lakeway Drive throughout May. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

This map illustrates the closures that will be seen on Lakeway Drive throughout May. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

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Slew of traffic light projects underway in Georgetown

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Three new traffic lights along Ronald Reagan Boulevard are in various stages of completion. The traffic light at the Ronald Reagan and Sun City Boulevard intersection will be updated by the city. The intersection is also part of Williamson County’s Ronald Reagan Boulevard Widening project.
Fire Chief John Sullivan presents a public safety update to the city council during their February 28 meeting. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Fire Chief John Sullivan presents a public safety update to the city council during their February 28 meeting. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Fire department strives to reduce response times

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Facing increased demands for service due to population growth, the Georgetown Fire Department is aiming to get response times down to nine minutes to get to residents in medical distress earlier and to stop the spread of fires.
Dave Richardson

Dave Richardson

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Dave Richardson hopes to bring new ideas to Georgetown city council

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Georgetown resident Dave Richardson is running for District 4 City Council to make sure Georgetown maintains the charm that he and his wife fell in love with when they moved here in 2019. The small-town energy was something he loved about his hometown of Naperville, Illinois. Mr.

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Third year of Two Step Inn within sight

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
The third annual Two Step Inn is taking place in less than a month – April 5 and 6 – at San Gabriel Park. The Georgetown Parks Department for years had planned for a festival space to provide entertainment to residents in its Parks Master Plan.
Piper Stege Nelson, executive director of I Live Here I Give Here, center, holds a sign promoting Amplify Wilco next to the county commissioners, February 25. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Piper Stege Nelson, executive director of I Live Here I Give Here, center, holds a sign promoting Amplify Wilco next to the county commissioners, February 25. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Nonprofits line the Square for Amplify Wilco, Wednesday

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, March 3, 2025
More than a dozen Williamson County nonprofits are partnering with Georgetown businesses to kick off Amplify Wilco Day on the Square, Wednesday, March 5, from 5-8 p.m.
This map shows where road safety improvements could be made throughout the county based on crash data. (Courtesy Capital Area Metro Planning Organization)

This map shows where road safety improvements could be made throughout the county based on crash data. (Courtesy Capital Area Metro Planning Organization)

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Regional organization shoots for federal road safety

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, March 3, 2025
After receiving $2.3 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Capital Area Metro Planning Organization is working with the City of Georgetown to conduct a roadway safety plan to potentially receive funds from the federal Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program later this year.
Jason Pennington

Jason Pennington

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GHS Lacrosse player to be honored in memorial clay shoot

Katherine Hamilton
Thursday, February 27, 2025
On the day that would be his last day, 16-year-old Jason Pennington worked with his coach and teammates to create a code the Georgetown High School Lacrosse Team could live and play by. They chose Teamwork, Accountability, and Grit — qualities that would underpin the team’s season.
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