The Parmer Fire that occurred in July in Cedar Park burned down part of an apartment complex. Thirty-seven acres were lost in the fire. Photo courtesy of the City of Cedar Park.
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City of Taylor Assistan Fire Chief Bobby Copeland salutes the flag at half-staff near the conclusion of Taylor's 19th annual Patriot Day observance at Heritage Square September 11, 2021. Sun Archive.
Williamson County remembers 9/11 on Patriot Day
Nalani Nuylan
On September 11, Williamson County residents will remember and honor the lives lost during the 9/11 attacks and other acts of great courage and sacrifice in services and events throughout the county. Here is a list of the events honoring Patriot Day.
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Williamson County City Health District building located in Round Rock. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
Health district workers detect West Nile virus mosquito in Bartlett, Georgetown
Kaitlyn Wilkes
A mosquito sample tested positive Tuesday, August 29, for West Nile Virus at Mt. Aratat Community Park in Bartlett. The positive samples were collected from trap sites.
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Arts and Culture Program to expand into Georgetown Art Center
Kaitlyn Wilkes
As Georgetown continues to expand its public art offerings and programs, the Georgetown Arts and Culture Program is looking to move more of its programming and operations into the Georgetown Art Center space on the Square.
Thursday, August 31, 2023
eorgetown artist Diane Sandlin and Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Ann Kaiser visit with photographer and Arts and Culture Board Member David Valdez at the Georgetown Art Works 10th anniversary reception at the Georgetown Art Center Saturday, August 19. Photo courtesy Georgetown Art Works
Georgetown Art Center celebrates 10 years
Abbey Archer
Located in an old firehouse on the Square, the Georgetown Art Center is celebrating 10 years of providing classes and art exhibits to the Georgetown community this fall.
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Senior Jacob Weishiemer catches the ball at the first home game of the season against Copperas Cove on Friday, August 25. Photo by Annabelle Bruesewitz, senior at Georgetown High School.
Georgetown Eagles start football season strong
News Staff
Article was written by Mary Shoales and Amy Fangman, sophomores at Georgetown High School.
Kicking off the football season with a western-themed game, the Georgetown Eagles pulled out a 37-7 win over Copperas Cove last Friday.
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Williamson County, Georgetown observe Labor Day
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Williamson County and Georgetown offices will be closed on Monday, September 4, in observance of Labor Day. Offices will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, September 5, according to the press release.
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Photos of “angels” who lost their lives to fentanyl poisoning line the county courtroom during an August 15 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
Killing painkiller
Nalani Nuylan
Two weeks ago, a group of families took their seats in the pews of Williamson County’s commissioners courtroom in downtown Georgetown.
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Stone Oak Ranch RV Resort has back-in sites and pull through sites. (Photo Credits Austin Real Estate Photography)
Stone Oak Ranch RV Resort’s new owners seek to expand
Kaitlyn Wilkes
The Stone Oak Ranch RV Resort in far western Georgetown will be expanded to 424 spaces, and will add new amenities like a beer garden and an additional pool.
Stone Oak Ranch RV Resort originally opened in October 2020 at 25101 Ronald Reagan Boulevard.
Monday, August 28, 2023
The first bridge design features a lower railing for pedestrians and cyclists. (Courtesy Rosales + Partners, Inc.)
City council reviews pedestrian bridge designs for Austin Avenue bridge
Kaitlyn Wilkes
The Georgetown City Council was presented with the three final bridge design ideas for the Austin Avenue pedestrian bridge that will help connect downtown to other parts of the city and enhance the San Gabriel River greenbelt areas.
Monday, August 28, 2023