From left, Christie Parker-Wheeler, from the Rotary Club, Marie Alvarado, from Congressman John Carter’s office, and winners Bretton Schulz, Madison Runyan, Collin Buckley, Megan Mills, Seth Gipson and Chamber of Commerce President Shontel Mays at the 5 Under 40 Awards on May 8. The award winners are holding flags, courtesy of Mr. Carter’s office, that have been flown over the nation’s capitol building. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Martin Byhower, who also advises people on native planting for their lawns, led the bird watching group for the Sun City Nature Club on May 8. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Stephan Putsejovsky, Jarrell’s water superintendent (center), presents the proposal for the City of Jarrell to gain nearly 1,300 acres from Georgetown's CCN, May 5. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

James Headrick, organizer for NotByOurSchools, which is a group of Georgetown residents who want the new Jail and Justice Center to be on a different property, speaks on why the current 248-acre site is not a good idea. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The land around the Rockbluff and Yearwood MUDs is being rezoned to accommodate for future housing in the area.

Grover Trytten, a 104-year-old WWII veteran who flew nighttime missions including Battle of the Bulge, smiles before takeoff during Dream Flights on May 6.

This map shows how Georgetown’s water utility territory would be divided up by the city, National Utility Infrastructure, and the Cities of Jarrell and Killeen. (Map courtesy City of Georgetown)