Yesteryears: Bicentennial fever heating up in 1976

140 Years Ago (April 29, 1886)San Jacinto CelebrationThe annual exercises of the San Jacinto Society of the Southwestern University in honor of the battle of San Jacinto, took place in the University Chapel on the evening of Wednesday, the 21st inst. Mr. Gus.

GISD names new middle school to honor segregation-era African American educator

Georgetown ISD’s new middle school will be named S.C. Marshall Middle, after the founder and principal of the Georgetown Colored High School in 1913. GISD’s new Marshall Middle School, located on Patriot Way, is under construction and will open in 2027. Trustees approved the name April 20.

Old Town walk explores Georgetown's red poppy history

A group of 15 people gathered Monday morning near Edwards Park in Georgetown for a poppy-themed history walk led by local historian Helen Cordes.

Williamson County Courthouse is candle on the cake for county

Williamson County will celebrate its 175th birthday this weekend. Few things represent the county more than its historic courthouse in downtown Georgetown.  The building — technically the fifth courthouse built in the county — now houses commissioners court along with county offices.