Juneteenth

Ricky Tyrone Thompson III, 17, of Manor, Texas. Photo courtesy of Williamson County Jail Records.

Ricky Tyrone Thompson III, 17, of Manor, Texas. Photo courtesy of Williamson County Jail Records.

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Round Rock PD arrests shooting suspect, investigation still ongoing

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, June 20, 2024
Ricky Tyrone Thompson III, 17, of Manor, was arrested in Pflugerville on June 20 by the Lonestar Fugitive Task Force in connection with a shooting that took place at Round Rock’s Juneteenth celebration in Old Settlers Park this past weekend.
Map shows the names and locations of the new roads at the Williamson County Exposition Center. Illustration by Matthew Brake.

Map shows the names and locations of the new roads at the Williamson County Exposition Center. Illustration by Matthew Brake.

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One-minute recap: Commissioners approve road names, Juneteenth proclamation

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
With two Commissioners missing from the dias Tuesday, June 11, the Williamson County Commissioner’s court unanimously approved the 40-item consent agenda in an abridged, one-minute meeting. Terry Cook and Valerie Covey were both absent.

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Juneteenth celebrations around Georgetown

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
A Georgetown tradition for 72 years, the city’s Juneteenth celebration will take place over two days on June 14-15. Juneteenth marks the day that slaves were freed in Texas.
3-year-old attendee Shylah Soloye enjoyed watching Austin's Smooth & EZ Dance Company perform during Georgetown's 71st Juneteenth celebration.

3-year-old attendee Shylah Soloye enjoyed watching Austin's Smooth & EZ Dance Company perform during Georgetown's 71st Juneteenth celebration.

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Photos: Georgetown community celebrates Juneteenth

Andy Sharp
Monday, June 19, 2023
Georgetown's 71st Juneteenth celebration was held Saturday, June 17, at the Georgetown Community Center in San Gabriel Park.   The event was sponsored by the Georgetown Cultural Citizen Memorial Association.  Photos by Andy Sharp
The display tells the story of the Black community in Georgetown. Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes.

The display tells the story of the Black community in Georgetown. Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes.

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Last chance to see Juneteenth display at the library

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, June 16, 2023
For the second year in a row, the Georgetown Public Library has put up a display showcasing the history of Juneteenth and Black culture in Georgetown.  “[The display] highlights a part of the history of Georgetown that people don’t know about,” Librarian Anne Evans said.
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