This chart compares 2025 and 2026 STAAR results for grades 9-12 in Georgetown and Jarrell ISDs.
This chart shows the difference in funding for the solid waste utility if rates are raised and if they're not raised.
Florence residents line the pews as they wait to speak against an incoming 750-home subdivision during public comment at the June 9 Williamson County Commissioners Court meeting. From left: Howard Creasy, Frank Elverado (center), Melissa Rosenbusch-Spicer and Cristy Daniell. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
A new 750-home subdivision is coming to unincorporated land just outside the City of Florence.
A new Panda Express location opened in Taylor. The company presented a $1,000 check to local organization Shepherd's Heart. (From left to right) Panda Express Area Coach of Operations Gwen Werde, General Manager Yunior Torres standing with Sue Messick, Dianne Thomas, Cheryl Cornelias, Loretta Masters.
American flags adorn burial sites at Mager Cemetery on Saturday, June 13, 2026. They were placed this weekend by volunteers from the Hermann Sons Coupland-New Bern Lodge. The flags coincide with Flag Day on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp.
Derek Noe, drummer with Vinyl Countdown G/ATX! Performs during the free First Friday concert held on the Williamson County Courthouse lawn on Friday, June 12, 2026. The concerts, hosted by the Georgetown Beard Club, are generally on the first Friday of the month, but this one was postponed because of rain last week. Photo by Andy Sharp
Leila Milks, 9, left, and Skylar Savoy, 9, right, with Girl Scout Troop 46105, lead a parade through San Gabriel Park during the 74th Annual Juneteenth Celebration held at the Georgetown Community Center on Saturday, June 13, 2026. The event is hosted by the Georgetown Cultural Citizen Memorial Association. Photo by Andy Sharp.
“Wonderous DNA” by Sofia Besonly is on display at Healing Arts Gallery.
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“Sunkissed” by Bijal Ghelani is on display at Healing Arts Gallery in St. David’s Georgetown Hospital.
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