Camryn Whitman takes the oath to become an Assistant District Attorney for Williamson County on Friday, October 16, in the 368th District courtroom, where her grandfather, the late Judge Burt Carnes, presided. Judge Billy Ray Stubblefield administered the oath. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
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5-year-old Brooklynn Jones participated in the Stick Horse Parade during the Williamson County Fair, held on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. The fair and the Wiliiamson County Rodeo continued through October 24th at the Williamson County Expo Center. Photo by Andy Sharp
Friday, October 23, 2026
Returning for its sixth year at the Wilco Expo Center in Taylor, the Wilco Fair and Rodeo takes place October 21-24, opening at 6 p.m. each night. The rodeo includes a carnival, live music, lumberjack show, themed nights and a junior rodeo. Tickets can be purchased at www.wilcofair.com.
Hunter Bear, 18 months, dressed as a bear (like his actual name) for Halloween night along Main Street in Old Town on Monday, October 31, 2022. (Sun Archive)
Southwestern’s new Multi-Purpose Sports Complex has a turf field with the bleachers and press box on the west side of the stadium. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)
JJ Ahanobi-Ikekwere, age 7, works on a mock-trial case workshop. He is figuring out whether or not the big bad wolf blew down the pigs house. Photo by Abbey Archer
Erin Block, candidate for Williamson County Clerk, center (in UT ball cap) is joined by others, including Leslie Booker (in purple shirt), candidate for Judge of the 512th, and Chris Jimenez, running for Texas House District 52 (not pictured) as the group marches along 4th Street toward Taylor City Hall on Monday, October 19, 2026. The event was coordinated by the East Wilco Democrats. Jimenez and his wife Katy cast their ballots. Photo by Andy Sharp
Renee Hewett is pictured at the Light & Waterworks District area as she totes a colorful rain barrel that she won after a winning auction bid during Georgetown’s Art Stroll on Friday, October 16, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp
Pastor Philip Daniels, left, and Dave Reed keep a close eye on hamburgers being grilled during the Third Annual St. Peter Lutheran Church Hamburger Fundraiser on Saturday, October 17, 2026. A Country Store and Quilt Raffle were also held. The church is at 2929 FM 972 in Walburg. Photo by Andy Sharp
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