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Habitat breaks ground on the Leander Street Cottages at 1839 Hart Street on November 22. From left are Amy Parham, Habitat Texas CEO; future homeowner Ashley Fordinal; Texas State Senator Charles Schwertner; Matthew and Belinda Schwertner, Senator Schwertner’s wife and son; and Shirley Harmes, Habitat volunteer.

Habitat breaks ground on the Leander Street Cottages at 1839 Hart Street on November 22. From left are Amy Parham, Habitat Texas CEO; future homeowner Ashley Fordinal; Texas State Senator Charles Schwertner; Matthew and Belinda Schwertner, Senator Schwertner’s wife and son; and Shirley Harmes, Habitat volunteer.

Habitat for Humanity building homes for Wilco families

Katherine Hamilton
Sunday, December 7, 2025
One house at a time, Habitat for Humanity of Williamson County is making homeownership a dream-come-true for Wilco residents.Since 1999, the nonprofit has built 92 safe, affordable homes in Georgetown, Jarrell, Round Rock, Taylor, Cedar Park and Granger.
Phyllis Popplewell redid the Ride on Center for Kids’ Sensory Trail after she noticed it needed a little tender, loving care. (Photo Courtesy of ROCK)

Phyllis Popplewell redid the Ride on Center for Kids’ Sensory Trail after she noticed it needed a little tender, loving care. (Photo Courtesy of ROCK)

ROCK volunteer brings butterflies to revamped trail

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Growing up in Dallas, Phyllis Popplewell loved being outdoors. But after completing the Master Naturalist Certification Program a few years ago, her perspective and appreciation of nature shifted.
Yesterday’s Gone Life Coach Yoko Ochoa, left, expresses her excitement about the nonprofit’s first fundraiser to founder and executive director Loree Tamayo, May 3.

Yesterday’s Gone Life Coach Yoko Ochoa, left, expresses her excitement about the nonprofit’s first fundraiser to founder and executive director Loree Tamayo, May 3.

Nonprofit commemorates one year of hope, healing

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, May 9, 2025
Photos by Nalani NuylanWilco nonprofit Yesterday’s Gone celebrated its first fundraiser and first year of operations on May 3. “It’s been an amazing year,” said Loree Tamayo, founder and executive director. “Nothing short of divine intervention.
Former Georgetown Area Parkinson’s Support Executive Director Mary Jane Berry has passed the torch to Georgetown resident James Lavender. The group helps spread awareness while helping those suffering with Parkinson’s disease.

Former Georgetown Area Parkinson’s Support Executive Director Mary Jane Berry has passed the torch to Georgetown resident James Lavender. The group helps spread awareness while helping those suffering with Parkinson’s disease.

Georgetown Parkinson’s group sees new leadership, continued community service

Linda Dwyer
Friday, April 4, 2025
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and World Parkinson Day is April 11. Happy birthday to James Parkinson, the English surgeon whose 1817 work described what would later be named Parkinson’s disease. The Parkinson color and symbol is the red tulip named for James Parkinson.
From left, Susan Cox, Liz Issleib, Becky Scogin, Carrie Marshall, Cheryl Coy of Good Neighbors GTX. (Courtesy Carrie Marshall.)

From left, Susan Cox, Liz Issleib, Becky Scogin, Carrie Marshall, Cheryl Coy of Good Neighbors GTX. (Courtesy Carrie Marshall.)

Nonprofit Good Neighbors GTX aims to expand its reach

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Good Neighbors GTX started in fall 2023 when resident Susan Cox gathered a group of women from her ministry who were interested in helping out young women and children in the community.

New Habitat for Humanity development brings 12 new homes

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Georgetown City Council approved a build permit March 6 for a new 1-acre development that will include 12 new homes built by Williamson County Habitat for Humanity. The Shepherd’s Village development will be located in Southeast Georgetown between 21st and 22nd streets.

Get ready for Amplify Wilco

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Amplify Wilco Day will generate funds for dozens of Williamson County nonprofit organizations this year March 5-6. Coordinated by I Live Here I Give Here, the fundraising campaign will benefit more than 70 Williamson County-serving nonprofits.
From left, Francis Cunningham, Paulette Taylor and Regina Durden organize events and partnerships for the Georgetown Cultural Citizens Memorial Association. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

From left, Francis Cunningham, Paulette Taylor and Regina Durden organize events and partnerships for the Georgetown Cultural Citizens Memorial Association. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Georgetown association maintains Black history, brings people together

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
In the 1970s, a group of volunteers came together as the The Georgetown Cultural Citizen Memorial Association to take care of the Afro-American Citizens Memorial Garden Cemetery on Memorial Drive.
Women Helping Others was recognized for their community service during the January 28 Commissioners Court meeting. Joining WHO is the County Commissioners and nonprofits Ride On Center for Kids, the Caring Place, Opportunities for Williamson and Burnet Counties and The Locker. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Women Helping Others was recognized for their community service during the January 28 Commissioners Court meeting. Joining WHO is the County Commissioners and nonprofits Ride On Center for Kids, the Caring Place, Opportunities for Williamson and Burnet Counties and The Locker. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Williamson County celebrates, partners with orgs to better community

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, February 3, 2025
Williamson County Commissioners recognized several organizations for their positive impact on the community January 28.  Women Helping OthersCounty Commissioners proclaimed January 28 as WHO Ladies of Sun City Day.
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