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Texas Golfer: Berry Creek golf course has new owners

The second oldest golf club in Georgetown is now under new ownership and with a new name.Berry Creek Country Club, which debuted in 1986 under local ownership, was purchased by a Texas management company under the guidance of Dale Folmar and Jacques James, partners in Encore Leisure Group of San...
Bruce Clements, from Wilco’s Office of Emergency Management (left), explains plans about how crews will conduct the damage assessment during an 11 a.m. press conference Monday, July 7. County Judge Steve Snell, center, and Sheriff Matt Lindemann, right, listen to the report. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Bruce Clements, from Wilco’s Office of Emergency Management (left), explains plans about how crews will conduct the damage assessment during an 11 a.m. press conference Monday, July 7. County Judge Steve Snell, center, and Sheriff Matt Lindemann, right, listen to the report. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Flood claims third Williamson County victim

At least three people are dead after the San Gabriel River severely flooded across Williamson County over the weekend. The first victim was Kaitlyn Swallow, age 22, from the Liberty Hill area, who was found dead late Saturday by the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office.
These photos of the San Gabriel River through Georgetown were taken from the same spot on the shore across from Two Rivers Apartments on July 5 (left) and July 6 (right). Photos by Clark Thurmond

These photos of the San Gabriel River through Georgetown were taken from the same spot on the shore across from Two Rivers Apartments on July 5 (left) and July 6 (right). Photos by Clark Thurmond

The San Gabriel River during and after the flood in Georgetown

These photos of the San Gabriel River through Georgetown were taken from the same spot on the shore across from Two Rivers Apartments on July 5 and July 6. On the left, the San Gabriel River is shown as it crests at about noon on July 5, 30 feet above its usual level.
Among the young athletes' many ways of helping Sun City residents were washing dogs and windows, planting flowers, weeding flower beds and pruning shrubs. The teams' service initiative is called "Helping Hands."

Among the young athletes' many ways of helping Sun City residents were washing dogs and windows, planting flowers, weeding flower beds and pruning shrubs. The teams' service initiative is called "Helping Hands."

Georgetown High School basketball programs strengthen community bonds through service initiative

The Georgetown High School boys' and girls' basketball programs recently gave back to one of their most loyal fan bases through a community service initiative.On June 23, more than three dozen student-athletes partnered with Sun City residents to assist with household projects while building...
The San Gabriel River roars through Blue Hole Park. Water covers Rock Street up to Second Street in Georgetown.

The San Gabriel River roars through Blue Hole Park. Water covers Rock Street up to Second Street in Georgetown.

Local state of disaster declared for Williamson County

Williamson County Judge Steve Snell declared a local state of disaster Saturday, July 5, in response to area flooding. According to the county, the declaration is needed to protect the health, safety and welfare of county residents.
Georgetown’s water and wastewater service areas reach different parts of Williamson County.

Georgetown’s water and wastewater service areas reach different parts of Williamson County.

Developers could pay more for water, wastewater

Georgetown may increase its water and wastewater impact fees for developers to help offset the cost of maintaining services amid economic shifts and continued population growth. Currently, the maximum water impact fee is $12,215, and the wastewater fee is $6,129.