Mr. Funmaker uses a hatsteamer and handshapes the brim and crown into its final shape. Photo by Abbey Archer

Mr. Funmaker uses a hatsteamer and handshapes the brim and crown into its final shape. Photo by Abbey Archer

Making custom hats the old fashioned way

Nathaniel Funmaker makes custom hats the on the Square old-fashioned way, using equipment that is...
Williamson County Sun e-Edition
Laura Capes Terry, publisher of BeLocal Magazine, gives a presentation at the Professional Women of Williamson County luncheon, hosted at Temple College in Hutto on June 24. About 50 people attended the meeting. Photo by Abbey Archer

Laura Capes Terry, publisher of BeLocal Magazine, gives a presentation at the Professional Women of Williamson County luncheon, hosted at Temple College in Hutto on June 24. About 50 people attended the meeting. Photo by Abbey Archer

Businesses professionals get crash course in AI for marketing

The Professional Women of Williamson County — an organization that hosts educational luncheons and...
Nik Shanklin, owner of Papa Frank’s Barbershop, standing in his new booth in Premium Blend Studio, 612 East University Avenue Suite 2. Photo by Abbey Archer

Nik Shanklin, owner of Papa Frank’s Barbershop, standing in his new booth in Premium Blend Studio, 612 East University Avenue Suite 2. Photo by Abbey Archer

Papa Frank’s Barbershop moves to new location

“Cutting hair is super satisfying to me,” said Nik Shanklin, the owner of Papa Frank’s Barbershop.
From left, Kaitlyn Wilkes, the city reporter for the Sun, Dave Porter the Executive Director of Williamson County’s Economic Development Partnership, Janie Havel the North and Central Texas Regional Representative for Governor Abbott, and Cameron Goodman the Economic Development Director of Georgetown. Photo by Abbey Archer

From left, Kaitlyn Wilkes, the city reporter for the Sun, Dave Porter the Executive Director of Williamson County’s Economic Development Partnership, Janie Havel the North and Central Texas Regional Representative for Governor Abbott, and Cameron Goodman the Economic Development Director of Georgetown. Photo by Abbey Archer

Georgetown discuss economic future of the city

State and local economic development leaders gathered June 25 to discuss Georgetown’s rapid growth,...
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.