Located off the Southeast Innerloop in Georgetown, the Williamson County Innerloop Annex houses the Elections Department. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Located off the Southeast Innerloop in Georgetown, the Williamson County Innerloop Annex houses the Elections Department. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County selects 75 spots for November election

In preparation for the November 3 election, Williamson County Commissioners Court approved 24 early...
Georgetown ISD teachers and staff members stand for the Presentation of the Colors during  the Georgetown ISD Convocation on Monday, August 10, 2026.  Trustees say the tax rate election is necessary because there are no funds available in this year’s budget for employee pay raises. Photo by Andy Sharp

Georgetown ISD teachers and staff members stand for the Presentation of the Colors during the Georgetown ISD Convocation on Monday, August 10, 2026. Trustees say the tax rate election is necessary because there are no funds available in this year’s budget for employee pay raises. Photo by Andy Sharp

GISD trustees approve property tax increase, Set November tax rate election to support employee raises

Georgetown ISD trustees on August 17 approved a resolution increasing the property tax rate for Fiscal Year 2027 and placed a Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election on the November 3 ballot. With this move, the tax rate would increase from $1.0506 per $100 in property valuation to $1.
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Berry Springs Park & Preserve's resident donkeys, Pedro, left, and  Lil Bob, spend time together Wednesday, August 5, 2026.

Berry Springs Park & Preserve's resident donkeys, Pedro, left, and Lil Bob, spend time together Wednesday, August 5, 2026.

Friends of Berry Springs

Berry Springs Park & Preserve's resident donkeys, Pedro and  Lil Bob, spend time together...
Purple Martins gather in the sky over Greenlawn Crossing Shopping Complex on Friday, July 31, 2026.   Purple Martin Parties, hosted by  Travis Audubon, are being held behind the Wendy’s  on Friday, August 7th and Saturday, August 8th from 8-9pm.    Numbering in the thousands,  birds nest here before continuing their journey to a winter home in South America.  Photo by Andy Sharp

Purple Martins gather in the sky over Greenlawn Crossing Shopping Complex on Friday, July 31, 2026. Purple Martin Parties, hosted by Travis Audubon, are being held behind the Wendy’s on Friday, August 7th and Saturday, August 8th from 8-9pm. Numbering in the thousands, birds nest here before continuing their journey to a winter home in South America. Photo by Andy Sharp

Purple Martins take off in Round Rock

Purple Martin Parties, hosted by Travis Audubon, are being held behind the Wendy’s at 607 Louis...
A corn harvest continues under a Full Moon seen along County Road 366 on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.    Photo by Andy Sharp

A corn harvest continues under a Full Moon seen along County Road 366 on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp

Full Moon rises

 A Full Moon rises Tuesday, July 28, 2026.    Photo by Andy Sharp