Williamson County Sun

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

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

In the wake of the Williamson County Commissioners Court moving forward with the purchase of a site...

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

Friday, May 22, 2026

The Richarte High School Class of 2026 Commencement was held at the Rodney and Mary Klett...

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

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

By MEDHA SARIN: Sun City’s Memorial Day ceremony took place Monday in the Sun City Ballroom, right next to the Veterans Memorial Plaza.

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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

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

By MEDHA SARIN:

Georgetown City Council Member Amanda Parr, center, was joined by council member Jake French, whose district neighbors hers, and County Commissioner Valerie Covey during a town hall meeting on May 18. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

First part of Austin Avenue bridges work could be done by year’s end

Kaitlyn Wilkes

Monday, May 25, 2026

After months of delays on the Austin Avenue bridges project, Georgetown officials told residents at...

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

Monday, May 25, 2026

Georgetown is advancing work on an Urban Forest Master Plan, which would provide long-term guidance...

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7-year-old Kai Hearns has fun at the San Jose Park splash pad on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. With temperatures climbing into the 90s this week, families are finding heat relief at area parks and splash pads. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Splashing into Summer

Andy Sharp

Monday, May 18, 2026

Children enjoyed the San Jose Park splash pad on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.

Senior Living residents fished for 600 pounds of Channel Catfish during the two-day event which continued on Friday. Residents and staff were treated to a fish fry to celebrate the event. The fish were provided by Larry’s Fish Farm in Giddings. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Gone fishing!

Andy Sharp

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

The 23rd Annual SPJST Senior Living Fishing Tournament took place Thursday, May 7, 2026.

Nathan Moore and his daughter Irene, 3, enjoy spending time with in the Foam Party during the 47th Annual Lakefest in downtown Granger on Friday, May 8, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp.