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Assorted guns, cash and drugs were found by the sheriff’s office. (Photo courtesy Williamson County Sheriff's Office)

Assorted guns, cash and drugs were found by the sheriff’s office. (Photo courtesy Williamson County Sheriff's Office)

Drug bust finds assortment of substances, guns

In a recent narcotics investigation, detectives in the Williamson County Sheriff ’s Office Organized Crime Unit found over 90 grams of assorted drugs in the 2000 block of Kuykendall Drive in Georgetown.
New District 3 Council Member Ben Butler was joined by his wife Betty, middle, during his swearing in on May 13. (photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

New District 3 Council Member Ben Butler was joined by his wife Betty, middle, during his swearing in on May 13. (photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Georgetown City Council members take their seats on the dais

Three Georgetown City Council members were sworn into their positions on Tuesday, May 13. Council Member Ben Butler began his first term, while Ron Garland and Ben Stewart are now in their second terms of service.
Javier Soliz is performing at Encantada Cocina+Cantina in Georgetown.

Javier Soliz is performing at Encantada Cocina+Cantina in Georgetown.

MUSIC: Celebrate midweek music with Javier Soliz at Encantada in Georgetown

 Williamson County is home to a multitude of live music genres from rock and country to classical and symphonic. Find your favorite places to enjoy the tunes and voices, including Javier Soliz at Encantada Cocina+Cantina in Georgetown, during the “midweek music and margs” performance.May 145 p.m.
Council Member Amanda Parr speaks about Georgetown’s effots to maintaining older buildings during a panel May 6. Panelist Kevin Cummins sits to her right. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Council Member Amanda Parr speaks about Georgetown’s effots to maintaining older buildings during a panel May 6. Panelist Kevin Cummins sits to her right. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Preservation Georgetown highlights conservation

During Preservation Georgetown’s final lecture for the spring, a May 6 panel discussed the process of renovating and restoring historic buildings to make them cohesive with the historic overlay surrounding the downtown area.

Keeping an eye on development, zoning bills

The final bills of the 2025 Texas Legislature are up for discussion with less than 25 days left in the session. Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder said this year the city has had a greater impact on legislative actions than in the past due to city staff ’s work with state representatives.
Williamson County Sheriff Matthew Lindemann lists how many deputies patrol Williamson County, durning the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce’s Cornerstone Series at the Sheraton Hotel on Thursday, May 1. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Sheriff Matthew Lindemann lists how many deputies patrol Williamson County, durning the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce’s Cornerstone Series at the Sheraton Hotel on Thursday, May 1. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Sheriff outlines department role during chamber luncheon

Williamson County Sheriff Matthew Lindemann shared information about the programs and units managed by the Sheriff’s Office during the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce’s Cornerstone Series at the Sheraton Hotel on Thursday, May 1.

Take advantage of Georgetown water features

As summer approaches, a weekend well spent can include time at Georgetown’s pools, splash pads or natural watering holes.Places like Lake Georgetown and Blue Hole park, although fun, have rules that residents and visitors should familiarize themselves with before venturing out.
Mammatus clouds form over Saint Peter's Church of Coupland  on Thursday evening,  May 1, 2025.    Photo by Andy Sharp.

Mammatus clouds form over Saint Peter's Church of Coupland on Thursday evening, May 1, 2025. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Stormy scenes in Williamson County

A few stormy evenings in Williamson County created picturesque sights overhead. Photos by Andy Sharp