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The eastbound RM 620 overpass above the new roundabout is seen under construction last November in Round Rock. (Courtesy Texas Department of Transportation)

The eastbound RM 620 overpass above the new roundabout is seen under construction last November in Round Rock. (Courtesy Texas Department of Transportation)

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New RM 620 overpass opens in Round Rock

News Staff
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
The Texas Department of Transportation opened the new eastbound overpass for RM 620 at Briarwood Drive at Chisholm Trail Friday, January 6. The overpass is part of the Ranch to Market Road 620 Roundabout project.
The last rays of the day’s sunlight fall on Prince of Peace Lutheran Church during the last week of 2022. The church is located on County Road 417 northwest of Taylor. (Andy Sharp)

The last rays of the day’s sunlight fall on Prince of Peace Lutheran Church during the last week of 2022. The church is located on County Road 417 northwest of Taylor. (Andy Sharp)

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2022 in review

News Staff
Sunday, January 1, 2023
Happy new year! As we excitedly prepare for what’s to come in 2023, we also look back at the biggest news, events and developments of 2022.

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New Year’s Eve across Wilco

Kate St. Clair
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Ring in the new year with these local events. All events listed take place on New Year’s Eve, December 31. Georgetown Live music at Hardtails 1515 North Interstate Highway 35 Hardtails will be playing the night away with music by Idiot Savant, followed by a champagne toast and noisemakers.
Mike Martin’s photos are on display at Cowan Creek Amenity Center. (Photos by Mike Martin)

Mike Martin’s photos are on display at Cowan Creek Amenity Center. (Photos by Mike Martin)

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Round Rock excellence award goes to Wilco Art Guild

Ellen Greeney
Saturday, December 10, 2022
Scot Wilkinson, director for arts and culture in Round Rock, presented the Award of Excellence for 2021-2022 to the Williamson County Art Guild at the recent Round Rock Arts luncheon.  Williamson County Art Guild President Rob Neff accepted the award on behalf of the guild.
Coy Roberson, 10, with the Liberty Hill 4-H Club, shows his pig, Olly. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

Coy Roberson, 10, with the Liberty Hill 4-H Club, shows his pig, Olly. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

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Photos: Pig-ture perfect at the Williamson County Livestock Show

Andy Sharp
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Williamson County Livestock show continued Tuesday, December 6, with the Breeding Swine Show at the Williamson County Expo Center. The event continues though the week. 
Lucy Hollon, 16, a member of the Georgetown FFA program, left, and Payton Montandon, 16, with the Florence FFA program, prepare to show their sheep.

Lucy Hollon, 16, a member of the Georgetown FFA program, left, and Payton Montandon, 16, with the Florence FFA program, prepare to show their sheep.

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Photos: Williamson County Livestock Show begins

Andy Sharp
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
The Williamson County Livestock Show is an annual event at the Williamson County Expo Center in Taylor. The event began this Sunday, December 4, and runs through the week.   
Jack Callison hangs an ornament on the tree to represent a victim of a violent crime in 2019.

Jack Callison hangs an ornament on the tree to represent a victim of a violent crime in 2019.

Tree of Angels returns for 10th year in Wilco

Kate St. Clair
Thursday, December 1, 2022
Williamson County will hold their 10th Tree of Angels Ceremony at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 10, at the historic courthouse, 710 South Main Street. This ceremony is a special memorial to the victims of violent crime and their families.

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Round Rock pastor arrested on child pornography charge

News Staff
Saturday, November 19, 2022
The FBI arrested Georgetown residents David Lloyd Walther, 56, November 10 on child pornography charges, according to a new release by the Department of Justice and U.S. Attorney’s Office Western District of Texas. Mr.
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