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In this proposal, West Seventh and Eighth streets would be converted into one-way roads between Rock and Church Streets. Traffic on Eighth would travel east, while Seventh would travel west. Additionally, parking on the Square is maintained on the courthouse side of the road, while the existing parking in front of businesses is replaced by a widened pedestrian area. Dedicated turn lanes are also added at the Austin Avenue intersections with Seventh and Eighth.

In this proposal, West Seventh and Eighth streets would be converted into one-way roads between Rock and Church Streets. Traffic on Eighth would travel east, while Seventh would travel west. Additionally, parking on the Square is maintained on the courthouse side of the road, while the existing parking in front of businesses is replaced by a widened pedestrian area. Dedicated turn lanes are also added at the Austin Avenue intersections with Seventh and Eighth.

Downtown Georgetown Conversion: Are we sure this would work?

Clark Thurmond
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
As of Monday afternoon, we are waiting to see what tomorrow brings at the polls. But today, we’ve heard lots of complaints about what everyone says is a chaotic, and indefensible, arrangement of precincts and voting locations. I’m cool since I vote at city hall, and I know where it is.
Early-sprouting bluebonnets make an appearance in front of Judy Marrou’s Georgetown home.

Early-sprouting bluebonnets make an appearance in front of Judy Marrou’s Georgetown home.

Growing a successful wildflower garden in Texas soils

News Staff
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
If you look closely at the photo that accompanies this article you will see a field of bluebonnets in front of a white limestone house in Georgetown....in March! That home happens to be ours, and so are the bluebonnets.

Cook's Corner: A dip, two drinks and new noodle dish

Laurie Locke
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
This week I have two recipes, as promised, from the Mardi Gras dinner recently, plus two more that may seem familiar but are new to me at least!This dip is made of hot-smoked salmon (available at the grocery store) and is candied a bit to give it the most wonderful flavor.
“Tropical Fish” by Laura Strutz hangs on an exterior wall of the Georgetown Public Library’s West Ninth Street entrance.

“Tropical Fish” by Laura Strutz hangs on an exterior wall of the Georgetown Public Library’s West Ninth Street entrance.

Art Scapes: Potential cash prizes, awards and recognition for artists

Ellen Greeney
Thursday, February 19, 2026
“Reflection on Water” will be the new theme at Penfold Theatre Gallery. Round Rock Arts is inviting artists to explore water as subject, symbol or inspiration. Submit your work and be part of this reflective exhibition. The deadline for entry is March 2.
A dormant crepe myrtle tree during winter showing a wide mulched area up to the drip line. This decreases grass and weed competition for water and nutrients.

A dormant crepe myrtle tree during winter showing a wide mulched area up to the drip line. This decreases grass and weed competition for water and nutrients.

Wilco Extension Office: Solving crepe murder

Williamson County Extension Office
Thursday, February 19, 2026
I look forward to seeing the fabulous summer blooms from the monoculture of crepe myrtle trees in front of the stark condos here in Georgetown. I enjoy the eye-level canopy of bright pinkish blooms from just outside of my second-floor apartment patio.
One of Evie Walberg’s artworks in the “Palette & Palate” exhibit hosted by Round Rock Arts at TXST.

One of Evie Walberg’s artworks in the “Palette & Palate” exhibit hosted by Round Rock Arts at TXST.

Art Scapes: Three new art exhibits at the Georgetown library

Ellen Greeney
Friday, February 13, 2026
Three new art installations grace the walls of the Georgetown Public Library at 402 West Eighth Street.For animals galore, visit the library’s Cafe Gallery to see Don Ballard’s  “If You Can’t Get to the Zoo, the Zoo Will Come to You.

Melancholy Paradise: To live without regret

Brad Stutzman
Thursday, February 12, 2026
My father was an easy man to like and a hard man to know. The inner workings each person has, the inner workings that make each of us who we are; these he kept to himself. Had he been a watch, we would have, reliably, always known what time it was.
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