Clark Thurmond and Linda Scarbrough Publishers and Editors
Key staff listings show Clark Thurmond and Linda Scarbrough as publishers and editors. Other roles include Katherine Wilcosun and Halani Wilcosun as staff, Kaitlyn Wilcosun and Betabbey Wilcosun, Kathryn Manasco as general manager, Matthew Brake as production manager, Jessica Ohle as advertising legals, Linda Fenton in circulation, and UAA Circ as a unit, all affiliated with Wilcosun.com.
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Trump signs controversial first day executive orders
A veteran observes President Trump on day one issuing actions that oppose constitutional citizenship guarantees and grant pardons to January 6 rioters. The actions prompt questions about the party’s future as law and order rhetoric clashes with the president’s use of executive power.
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Marc Maintain church state separation
The author argues that American founders protected religious freedom and church state separation as an American original. The piece urges pride in this ideal and calls for ongoing defense of the separation of religion and government. Gail Lawley Williams Drive.
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Diversity and inclusion clash over standards in policy debates
A column cites objections that opening opportunities to marginalized groups lowers standards. It references Pete Hegseth remarks on women in combat, Defense Department DEI debates, historical integration, and RFK Jr. vaccine stance. The piece argues no proven link between diversity and lower standards, noting past and current examples and questions.
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Election results show broad red shift and Trump’s electoral edge
The article notes states shifting red in 2024 results with Trump beating Biden numbers from 2020 and discusses the political landscape. It cites reactions from Obama, predictions about Cabinet picks, and critiques of DEI, climate policy, and media narratives. It mentions key figures like Lloyd Austin, Anthony Blinken, Alejandro Mayorkas, Christopher Wray, Pete Buttigieg, and Joe Biden.
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How to submit letters to The Williamson County Sun
Readers are invited to send letters up to 350 words via email to opinion wilcosun com, include name address and daytime phone, and note that submissions become the paper’s property and may be edited for length. Letters reflect writers views and not the Sun’s. Avoid private accusations and hateful language.
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GISD Trustees Reallocate Unspent 2021 Bond Funds
George town ISD trustees allocated funds from 2021 bond projects including Carver Elementary drive canopy 150000 Tippit Wagner tennis court 250000 East View toilet partition 25000 GHS Annex wrestling room 77500 Hammerlin Center safety 15000 Village Elementary interior paint 100000 and set May 3 election for three trustees. Candidates must reside in the district and meet voting qualifications with packets available weekdays at Hammerlun Center. Trustees also adopted collection development standards per House Bill 900 and appointed McCall Parkhurst Horton as bond examination counsel.
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San José TRG residents win height limit compromise
San José and Track-Ridge-Grass neighborhoods celebrated a January 14 compromise with Georgetown City Council on residential building heights. TRG residents supported 25 feet while San José kept a 20 feet cap, with leaders praising renewed dialogue and community empowerment for future generations.
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