This appears to be a $20 bill, but text on the front and back states that it’s for motion picture purposes only, indicating that it’s fake and of no monetary value. Fake or prop money like this has been circulating in town. (Courtesy First Texas Bank)

This appears to be a $20 bill, but text on the front and back states that it’s for motion picture purposes only, indicating that it’s fake and of no monetary value. Fake or prop money like this has been circulating in town. (Courtesy First Texas Bank)

First Texas Bank sees a rise in fake money in business deposits

Businesses across Central Texas are increasingly depositing prop money that resembles U.S.
A road project on Williams Drive — from Austin Avenue to Jim Hogg Road — will add raised medians and update intersections. (Illustration by Matthew Brake)

A road project on Williams Drive — from Austin Avenue to Jim Hogg Road — will add raised medians and update intersections. (Illustration by Matthew Brake)

$6.2 million in roadwork advances on Williams Drive

A road project on Williams Drive — from Austin Avenue to Jim Hogg Road — will add raised medians,...
The Old Town July 4 parade travels trough the neighborhood as residents walk to San José Park in Georgetown in 2023. (Sun Archive)

The Old Town July 4 parade travels trough the neighborhood as residents walk to San José Park in Georgetown in 2023. (Sun Archive)

July 4 festivals, activities abound across Wilco

This week, the United States of America celebrates 250 years of independence, and groups across Williamson County are hosting patriotic activities, fireworks and more.
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Zane Guerra of Jourdanton, Texas prepares to take part in Team Roping  during the Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo on Friday, June 27, 2025. (Sun Archive)

Zane Guerra of Jourdanton, Texas prepares to take part in Team Roping during the Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo on Friday, June 27, 2025. (Sun Archive)

Annual Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo this weekend

The Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse will celebrate its 82nd annual rodeo this weekend on June 26...
Connie Odom, Williamson County's director of communications and media relations, gives a tour of the new Tax Assessor-Collector's office at the new County Administration Building on June 22. This drive-through will allow residents to get new license plates. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Connie Odom, Williamson County's director of communications and media relations, gives a tour of the new Tax Assessor-Collector's office at the new County Administration Building on June 22. This drive-through will allow residents to get new license plates. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Home sweet home: Williamson County preps new HQ for first day

Williamson County is gearing up to host its first Commissioners Court meeting on July 14 at its new...
Connie Odom, Williamson County's director of communications and media relations, gives a tour of the new Tax Assessor-Collector's office at the new County Administration Building on June 22. This drive-through will allow residents to get new license plates. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Connie Odom, Williamson County's director of communications and media relations, gives a tour of the new Tax Assessor-Collector's office at the new County Administration Building on June 22. This drive-through will allow residents to get new license plates. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Home sweet home: Williamson County preps new HQ for first day

Williamson County is gearing up to host its first Commissioners Court meeting on July 14 at its new...
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.

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.

American flags adorn Mager Cemetery

American flags adorn burial sites at Mager Cemetery on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
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

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

Rockin' out on the Square

Vinyl Countdown G/ATX!
Bonnie Hammett

Bonnie Hammett

Bonnie Hammett

Bonnie Hammett gained her angel wings on June 20, 2026, in Belton, Texas, just days after...
Edward John Kuntz

Edward John Kuntz

Edward John Kuntz

Edward John Kuntz, 88, of Georgetown, Texas, passed away on June 19, surrounded by his family.
James Kennedy Gordon II

James Kennedy Gordon II

James Kennedy Gordon II

James Kennedy Gordon II peacefully passed away on June 19, 2026 at The Light and Love Wellness...