Georgetown
Jennifer Tucker, as Grizabella, is pictured in a Thursday, August 1, 2024 scene from the dress rehearsal of "Cats," playing on the Palace Springer Stage through September 8. Photo by Andy Sharp
Cats! opens at the Palace Theatre in Georgetown
Andy Sharp
Cats is playing on the Palace Springer Stage in Georgetown through September 8. For tickets, visit www.georgetownpalace.com.
Friday, August 2, 2024
Valiantsina Charnabai gently cuddles a kitten during a Georgetown Animal Shelter kittens adoption event held at the Georgetown Public Library.
Residents have a 'pawsome' time with Kittens at the Libarary
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Photos by Andy SharpThe line for the fourth annual Kittens at the Library spanned down the hallway of the Georgetown Public Library’s second floor right as it started at 11 a.m. on July 30.
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Bill Pickett
Cattleman’s Ball honors area rodeo performer
Kaitlyn Wilkes
The Williamson Museum’s Cattleman’s Ball is heading to Round Rock this fall, and legendary cowboy Bill Pickett will be honored at the event for his impact on Texas and American history. The Cattleman’s Ball event will be held on October 3 at 6:30 p.m. at Kalahari Resort.
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
All four county Justices of the Peace give a presentation on the need for a medical examiner in Leander on July 25. From left to right: KT Musselman, Angela Williams, Evelyn McLean, Rhonda Redden. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
Death Cases Stacking Up Part 2
Nalani Nuylan
Editor’s note: This is part two of a series examining the multi-layered issue of Williamson County lacking a coroner's office. Part one explained the situation at hand and can be accessed online or in the July 24 print edition. The final installment is scheduled to be published on August 11.
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Megan Johnson trains for the American Ninja Warrior competition.
Georgetown couple competes on 'American Ninja Warrior'
Abbey Archer
When most Americans think of a ‘ninja’ they imagine a sneaky, cartoonish character in black with elaborate weapons in tow.Georgetown couple Kyle Soderman and Megan Johnson are anything but.
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Georgetown Art Center see new membership program, facility growth
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Ownership of the Georgetown Art Center transferred from Georgetown Art Works to the city’s Arts and Culture Program this January. The city continues efforts to grow the program. A major expansion of the Art Center’s gift shop saw new artists and retail displays.
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Rubber duck race raises money for GISD seniors
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Georgetown’s branch of the American Association of University Women will host their ninth annual duck race on October 19. Participants can win up to $500. The race will begin at 11 a.m. at the San Gabriel River in San Gabriel Park.
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Georgetown sets stage for second water rate increase
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Current water and wastewater rates will not cover the revenue needs of Georgetown utilities by the 2025 Fiscal Year, according to a study by consultant NewGen Strategies and Solutions. This will lead to a temporary department budget shortfall that will be covered through available fund balances.
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Dave Porter, executive director of the Williamson County Economic Development Partnership, gives the annual presentation to the County Commissioners July 30. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
Williamson County EDP shares industry projects, employment standing
Nalani Nuylan
Williamson County is expected to get seven new multi-million dollar businesses from four different industries in the coming years. Executive Director Dave Porter of the Williamson County Economic Development Partnership said Wilco is the “pacesetter” for economic growth in the area.
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Tim Eyerman, Head of School at GT School
New private school offers two-hour learning model
Abbey Archer
GT School, a new gifted and talented private school for students kindergarten through eighth grade is opening in Georgetown on 2351 Westinghouse Road in August. At the GT School, teaching will be automated.
Tuesday, July 30, 2024