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Help wanted at The Sun: Customer service position

News Staff
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
The Sun has a part-time customer service position opening at our office on the Square. We’re looking for someone who will assist callers and visitors in a warm, cordial and efficient manner, and who will work with the rest of the Sun team in a helpful, contributing way.
The new 840-home development, which is located near University Boulevard, County Road 110 and State Highway 130.

The new 840-home development, which is located near University Boulevard, County Road 110 and State Highway 130.

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Upcoming Georgetown subdivision secures home builders

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, October 9, 2026
Developer Hillwood Communities has announced the four builders for its subdivision Melina, which broke ground on December 16, 2025.
Located in Lion's Foundation Park in Liberty Hill, this installation is one of many different sculptures in the park. Photo by Nalani Nuylan

Located in Lion's Foundation Park in Liberty Hill, this installation is one of many different sculptures in the park. Photo by Nalani Nuylan

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50 years of art: Muralists, sculptures celebrate Liberty Hill through art festival

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, October 8, 2026
David Neeld sees how Liberty Hill is making efforts to preserve its small-town feel. As a painter commissioned by the city to paint a mural for the 50th anniversary of the Liberty Hill Sculpture Festival, he said the city feels similar to his community growing up in the Midwest.
Volunteers at the Madella Hilliard Senior Center, 803 West Eighth Street, pack meals and vacuum seal them for lunchtime delivery for Meals on Wheels. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Volunteers at the Madella Hilliard Senior Center, 803 West Eighth Street, pack meals and vacuum seal them for lunchtime delivery for Meals on Wheels. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Nonprofits see rise in food insecurity, requests for additional financial support

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, October 8, 2026
The number of people served through The Caring Place’s food pantry has been steadily increasing throughout the year, according to Erin Becnel, the nonprofit’s programs and services director, and they’ve been seeing a record number of people in recent months.
A map shows the scope of the first phase of work in Southwestern’s 560 mixed-use plan, which will be built southwest of the Old Smith Creek Road and Smith Creek Road intersection and along University Avenue. (Courtesy Southwestern University)

A map shows the scope of the first phase of work in Southwestern’s 560 mixed-use plan, which will be built southwest of the Old Smith Creek Road and Smith Creek Road intersection and along University Avenue. (Courtesy Southwestern University)

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Southwestern University, City of Georgetown will break ground on 560 development soon

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Southwestern University’s long-anticipated development project on the 560 acres east of campus will officially begin October 23 with a groundbreaking ceremony. The first aspect of the project is a 2023 bond-approved building that will serve as the City of Georgetown’s new Customer Service Center.
Eric Nuner

Eric Nuner

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Georgetownmakes interim parks and rec director a permanent decision

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Georgetown’s Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Eric Nuner has been selected to be the city’s Parks and Rec Director after four months serving in the interim role. The position was previously held by Kimberly Garrett, who retired in the early summer. He will step into the role on October 5.
A deputy from the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office distributes flood evacuation flyers to residents in an RV park, October 1. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office

A deputy from the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office distributes flood evacuation flyers to residents in an RV park, October 1. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office

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Weekend showers dropped 1-5 inches, no damage reported

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
After a couple of months with little to no rain, Central Texas experienced a gloomy, wet weekend.Williamson County received widespread rainfall late last week and into the weekend, with the heaviest accumulations west and northwest of Georgetown.
Antonio Jesus Garcia, 37, of Hutto. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office

Antonio Jesus Garcia, 37, of Hutto. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office

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Hutto man gets to 20 Years for indecency with a child

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
A Williamson County jury found Antonio Jesus Garcia, 37, of Hutto guilty of Indecency with a Child, a second-degree felony, on Thursday, September 24. He will get 20 years in prison, the maximum permitted sentence. Judge Donna King of the 26th District Court presided over the trial.
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