In 2013, Georgetown was named a Cultural District by the Texas Commission on the Arts–a recognition of the city’s rich artistic landscape ranging from downtown art galleries and diverse public art installations to cultural anchors like the Georgetown Public Library, Georgetown Art Center, and Williamson Museum. At the heart of this vibrant arts scene is the Georgetown Palace Theatre, a cultural gem that has evolved with the city for almost a century. Read more...
On January 1, 1892, Charles Belford signed a deal to buy out his partner, Moses Harrell, and take full ownership of the Belford Lumber Company. More than 130 years later, those original purchase documents found a home at the Williamson Museum and are among many displays that tell the story of Williamson County as part of the museum’s new Building Up Wilco exhibit. Read more...
Having met President Trump in March, last month 13-year-old DJ Daniel came to Texas to be sworn into the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office and several other local law enforcement agencies, tallying another stop in the young cancer warrior’s quest to be sworn in across a total of 1,000 law enforcement agencies. Read more...
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