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Carol Pierroforte (left) plays BINGO with other seniors at a Faith in Action event. Last month, a Faith in Action driver saved Ms. Pierroforte in a medical emergency.
More Than a Ride: Faith in Action volunteers rescue seniors during crisis
News Staff
By MEDHA SARIN: Carol Pierroforte always waits outside her apartment complex to be picked up for her routine Faith in Action trip to the store. But when her driver, Trevor Hoyle, arrived one Wednesday in April, he said Ms. Pierroforte was nowhere to be seen.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Navy Veteran Sylvester Shelton, 97, who retired as a Captain, salutes during the playing of the National Anthem during the Memorial Day ceremony held in Sun City on Monday, May 25, 2026. The chance of rain moved this year’s ceremony inside the Sun City Social Center ballroom, filled to capacity with several hundred attendees. Photo by Andy Sharp.
Memorial Day service features patriotic performances, honors local servicemen
Photos By Andy Sharp
By MEDHA SARIN: Sun City’s Memorial Day ceremony took place Monday in the Sun City Ballroom, right next to the Veterans Memorial Plaza.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Georgetown Chief of Police Cory Tchida, right, and Ben Stewart, Georgetown City Council District 7, left, answer questions about Williamson County’s Justice Complex in a town hall on Thursday, May 21, at Caver Elementary. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
Residents brainstorm solutions, roadblocks in attempt to stop jail proposal
Nalani Nuylan
In the wake of the Williamson County Commissioners Court moving forward with the purchase of a site for its future Jail and Justice Center Complex, Georgetown City Council Member Ben Stewart held a town hall Thursday, May 21, to discuss the zoning process for the site.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
First part of Austin Avenue bridges work could be done by year’s end
Kaitlyn Wilkes
After months of delays on the Austin Avenue bridges project, Georgetown officials told residents at a May 18 town hall that contractors have started work again, but it could take a year until the bridges are fully reopened. Systems Engineering Director Wes Wright said contractor Cekra Inc.
Monday, May 25, 2026
As part of the Urban Forest Master Plan, the city will come up with ways to preserve trees in Georgetown.
Georgetown prepares next steps for Urban Forest Master Plan
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Georgetown is advancing work on an Urban Forest Master Plan, which would provide long-term guidance on protecting the city’s tree canopy while evaluating the costs and benefits of tree-related projects. To create the plan, a Request for Proposal will be advertised in August.
Monday, May 25, 2026
Richarte High School graduating seniors make their way from the Georgetown High Gymnasium into the Rodney and Mary Klett Performing Art Center during the Class of 2026 Commencement on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Richarte grads honored
Andy Sharp
The Richarte High School Class of 2026 Commencement was held at the Rodney and Mary Klett Performing Art Center on Thursday, May 21, 2026. This year Richarte had 128 graduates, with 108 of them scheduled to walk the stage for their degrees. Photos by Andy Sharp.
Friday, May 22, 2026
Yesteryears: Wilco Sheriff tracks down one-armed fugitive
Yesteryears
140 Years Ago (May 20, 1886)Glimpses of GeorgetownIt is stated that there is a young man in Georgetown who accompanied Santa Anna to Washington, D. C., after the capture of the Mexican leader, and prevented Santa Anna from being hung by a mob composed of men who had been his prisoners.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Residents from Carlson Place, Saddle Creek, Pinnacle, Churchill Farms, Summercrest and University Park fill the Commissioner Courtroom during the May 19 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
Jail a done deal: Commissioners finalize $75M site purchase despite resident concerns
Nalani Nuylan
After an hour of public opposition from residents, Williamson County Commissioners Court finalized its contract to buy 248 acres off SE Inner Loop in South Georgetown for its future Jail and Justice Center.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Repairs will be made to Berry Creek Drive after it was damaged by weather earlier this week. (Photo courtesy Kevin Pitts)
Portions of Berry Creek Drive reopen after storm damage
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Update: The portion of Berry Creek Drive that was closed due to storm damage reopened on Saturday, May 23, according to Kieth Hutchinson, city communications manager. He said the public works department installed a "precast concrete box culvert" that allowed them to make repairs.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
The Sun’s staff, from left, Editor Nicholas Cicale, Reporter Nalani Nuylan, General Manager Jessica Ohle, Circulation Manager Linda Fenton, Publishers Linda Scarbrough and Clark Thurmond, and reporters Kaitlyn Wilkes, Abbey Archer and Katherine Ham- ilton, join Williamson County Commissioners Tuesday, May 19, for a proclamation celebrating the newspaper’s 150th volume. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.
The Sun launches 150th volume
Nalani Nuylan
The Williamson County Sun entered its 150th year of operations Tuesday, May 19, by publishing Issue 1 of Volume 150.Each volume of the Sun represents one year of news coverage. Williamson County Commissioners Court honored the Sun and its 150th volume during its May 19 meeting.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026