Williamson County

The clock that sits on top of the county courthouse operates using a hybrid of mechanical and electrical workings. It was repaired in October. PHOTOS COURTESY WILLIAMSON COUNTY

The clock that sits on top of the county courthouse operates using a hybrid of mechanical and electrical workings. It was repaired in October. PHOTOS COURTESY WILLIAMSON COUNTY

Historic clock rings again on the Square in downtown Georgetown

Visitors to the Square may have noticed the tolling of a bell not heard in years. The historic clock atop the Williamson County Courthouse has finally been repaired and rings out in roughly 15-minute increments from the bell on the east side of the dome.

Operation Christmas Child collection is this week in Wilco

Seven churches in Williamson County will be among nearly 5,000 U.S. drop-off locations collecting shoe box gifts for children overseas during Operation Christmas Child’s National Collection Week. The special week for 2022 donations is November 14 to 21. After collecting 10.
Abortion rights advocate Britt Donohoo, facing camera, argues her view with John (first name only given), a member of Georgetown's Covenant Bible Church during an abortion rights demonstration held at the square  on Sunday, July 10. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

Abortion rights advocate Britt Donohoo, facing camera, argues her view with John (first name only given), a member of Georgetown's Covenant Bible Church during an abortion rights demonstration held at the square on Sunday, July 10. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

Williamson County residents host abortion rights protest, counter protest on Square

Williamson County resident Gina Chen believes the United States Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade —a case decided in 1973 that provided people the right to abortion at a federal level — is a step back for women seeking safe and accessible abortions throughout the country.