The Williamson County Sun

12/17/2024

A new mixed-use building in the Austin Avenue corridor will feature a courtyard, rooftop dining and an architectural feature that makes part of the three-story building 71 feet tall.

https://www.wilcosun.com/news-georgetown/council-harc-approve-building-austin-avenue

12/16/2024

The new YMCA that will be located on Williams Drive will no longer have a second gym, but will instead cater to other activity needs.

Georgetown’s future YMCA will be slightly larger than expected, and some potential services have shifted compared to what is written in the Memorandum of Understanding between the YMCA and the city

12/10/2024

According to the US National Weather Service Austin-San Antonio Texas, the first winter freeze of the season could happen this week.

The first freeze of the winter season may hit Georgetown this week, according to the National Weather Service.

12/07/2024

A new sign on DB Wood Road south of Cedar Breaks Road marks upcoming construction for Georgetown ISD’s fourth high school. An update on GISD's new school construction can be found a https://www.wilcosun.com/news-georgetown/gisd-trustees-get-update-2024-bond-projects

12/06/2024

A reminder that the Georgetown Christmas Stroll starts today! Here's everything you need to know:

Georgetown’s Christmas Stroll will have a superhero theme for its 43rd year, and organizers have added a third day of festivities, music and winter fun to the schedule.

12/05/2024

The city is looking to apply for state grants to help pay for future road improvement projects.

Georgetown is looking at state grant opportunities to fund road improvement in 2025 and beyond.

12/04/2024

After months of no administrative action, Jarrell City Council approved funding to start infrastructure projects.

The City of Jarrell will use Williamson County block grants to fund two infrastructure projects.

12/03/2024

The future of the City of Georgetown's grant program is uncertain as some members of city council look to redirect funds.

The majority of Georgetown’s city council is in favor of redirecting money typically designated for nonprofit support toward more essential city services in future budgets.

11/22/2024

Three residents were sworn in to serve on Jarrell's City Council.

Photos by Nalani Nuylan.Jarrell’s mayor and city council members were sworn into office on Tuesday night, November 19.

11/22/2024

The Christmas Stroll is just around the corner, and this year it's three days of holiday fun and magic! 🎅

Georgetown’s Christmas Stroll will have a superhero theme for its 43rd year, and organizers have added a third day of festivities, music and winter fun to the schedule.

11/15/2024

After a year of research, a third party consultant determined the Georgetown Public Library doesn't have enough space to accommodate the growing population. In response, options were given to city council members about how to expand library services.

A year’s worth of research has revealed that the Georgetown Public Library needs more square footage to expand its services to meet future expected demands.

11/14/2024

The San Gabriel Unitarian Universalist created an installment to raise awareness of gun violence.

By Nalani Nuylan on Thursday, November 14, 2024 Subhead Display open until December 7 Members of the San Gabriel Unitarian Universalist Fellowship pose with the Vidas Robadas, or Stolen Lives, installation. Photo courtesy the San Gabriel Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Members of the San Gabriel....

11/13/2024

"We are standing in the gap for kids."

Isaiah 117 House Williamson County TX broke ground on its new house last Sunday with the goal to help children entering into the foster care system have a smoother transition. 🏠

By Nalani Nuylan on Monday, November 11, 2024 Image Red shovels are lined up to break ground on Williamson County’s Isaiah 117 House Sunday afternoon. Photo by Nalani Nuylan. Red shovels are lined up to break ground on Williamson County’s Isaiah 117 House Sunday afternoon. Photo by Nalani Nuylan...

11/12/2024

In a contest with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension - Williamson County, residents showed off their growing skills and their best "wonky" produce.

Williamson County’s AgriLife Extension Office awarded residents with prizes for mini, giant and decorated pumpkins, best vegetables and best “wonky vegetables.”

11/07/2024

The Ride On Center for Kids — ROCK — is the star of a new documentary film, Where the Horses Heal the Soul. The film showcases the inspiring stories of how equine-assisted services, activities and therapies can bring positive change and help transform lives.
ROCK founder Nancy Krenek, left, and volunteer Gabby Guinn are with Grant, an equine therapy-trained horse.
To learn about ROCK, and the movie it inspired, go to https://www.wilcosun.com/news-georgetown/documentary-features-rock-healing-through-equine-therapy

11/06/2024

With 100% of precincts now reporting, here's how Wilco residents voted this election.

The results are in, and 309,997 Williamson County residents cast a ballot in the November 5 general election.

11/06/2024

Winning 52% of the vote, Williamson County chooses Matt Lindemann as the next Sheriff.

UPDATE at 10:50 p.m.

11/06/2024

Early voting results show over 50 percent of voters support a proposed sales and use tax that would help Emergency Service District 8 with fire and EMS services.

Update: With 98 percent of precincts reporting Election Day results in Williamson County as of 9:25 p.m.