Ascension President and CEO Eduardo Conrado, left, speaks to attendees about the new six-story tower at Ascension Seton in Round Rock. The ribbon cutting for the new tower was held on August 21. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Ascension President and CEO Eduardo Conrado, left, speaks to attendees about the new six-story tower at Ascension Seton in Round Rock. The ribbon cutting for the new tower was held on August 21. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Ascension Seton expands Round Rock hospital

Ascension Seton Williamson Hospital in Round Rock has expanded its medical services with a new...
 GISD’s Chief Academic Officer Heather Petruzzini visits Wolf Ranch Elementary School the first week of school in the new year. With her are students Emma Hess, Ian Blankenship, Lily Lothringer and Adia Powers.  Photo by Katherine Hamilton

GISD’s Chief Academic Officer Heather Petruzzini visits Wolf Ranch Elementary School the first week of school in the new year. With her are students Emma Hess, Ian Blankenship, Lily Lothringer and Adia Powers. Photo by Katherine Hamilton

Not content with a B state rating, GISD aims for an A in 2027

Georgetown ISD has its eyes on an A state rating in 2027, after receiving a B rating this year — up from Cs from 2022 through 2025. “Earning a B is good.
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Ed and Silvia Stade, left, speak with Kathy Fitzgold, who is part of the Jail and Justice Center Complex project team, during a community engagement meeting Saturday, August 22, at the Williamson County EMS North Campus. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Ed and Silvia Stade, left, speak with Kathy Fitzgold, who is part of the Jail and Justice Center Complex project team, during a community engagement meeting Saturday, August 22, at the Williamson County EMS North Campus. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Residents not satisfied with Williamson County outreach efforts over Justice Complex

After three months of public pushback against the location for the Jail and Justice Center Complex,...
Landrie Mays, first-year teacher at Purl Elementary School, smiles with her welcome bag that was given to 315 new teachers throughout Georgetown. (Courtesy Georgetown Chamber of Commerce)

Landrie Mays, first-year teacher at Purl Elementary School, smiles with her welcome bag that was given to 315 new teachers throughout Georgetown. (Courtesy Georgetown Chamber of Commerce)

New Georgetown teachers receive welcome bags

About 315 new teachers at Georgetown ISD, GT School and Gateway College Preparatory School received...
6-year-old Camden Velez happily settles into his kindergarten classroom on Wednesday, August 19, 2026,  the first day of classes at George Washington Carver Elementary School.

6-year-old Camden Velez happily settles into his kindergarten classroom on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, the first day of classes at George Washington Carver Elementary School.

Photos: Georgetown ISD students head back to school

Georgetown families lined up for the first day of classes at George Washington Carver Elementary...
Sol Arce, left, hugs her freshman  grandson Jonas Aguiar of San Antonio  as he moves into Jessie Daniel Ames Hall on Saturday, August 15, 2026 during freshmen move-in day at Southwestern University.   Jessie Daniel Ames Hall opened to students in January.  The approximately 1400 students will begin their classes on August 24th.   Photo by Andy Sharp

Sol Arce, left, hugs her freshman grandson Jonas Aguiar of San Antonio as he moves into Jessie Daniel Ames Hall on Saturday, August 15, 2026 during freshmen move-in day at Southwestern University. Jessie Daniel Ames Hall opened to students in January. The approximately 1400 students will begin their classes on August 24th. Photo by Andy Sharp

Southwestern students move into Jessie Daniel Ames Hall

Southwestern University students moved into Jessie Daniel Ames Hall on Saturday, August 15, 2026,...
Ed Denison of Hockley, Texas, who will be 80 in October introduces his horse called Hombre to his grandson, 8-year-old Levi Bentley and family friend McKenna Degarmo, 17, (sitting on Hombre) during the Texas Senior Pro Rodeo Association’s Rodeo held Sunday, August 16, 2026  at the Williamson County Expo Center. Denison has been competing in rodeos for decades.  Texas Senior Rodeo Association competitors must be at least 40-years-old to compete.  Many are in their 70s and 80s. Photo by Andy Sharp

Ed Denison of Hockley, Texas, who will be 80 in October introduces his horse called Hombre to his grandson, 8-year-old Levi Bentley and family friend McKenna Degarmo, 17, (sitting on Hombre) during the Texas Senior Pro Rodeo Association’s Rodeo held Sunday, August 16, 2026 at the Williamson County Expo Center. Denison has been competing in rodeos for decades. Texas Senior Rodeo Association competitors must be at least 40-years-old to compete. Many are in their 70s and 80s. Photo by Andy Sharp

Senior rodeo passes down traditions

The Texas Senior Pro Rodeo Association’s Rodeo was held last weekend, August 15 and 16, at the...
Paula Jane Churchman

Paula Jane Churchman

Paula Jane Churchman

Paula Jane Churchman, 76, of Georgetown, Texas, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 11,...