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San Gabriel Elementary supports cancer research

Katherine Hamilton
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
It was a very hot day last Friday, and eight kindergarten children at San Gabriel Elementary School could hardly wait to be doused with cold water.Wiggling and giggling, the youngsters wait in a row, older students standing behind with full buckets as classmates cheered them on.
Heidi Anderson, senior director of public affairs for H-E-B, announces the company’s newest Georgetown store has broken ground. It will open next summer. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Heidi Anderson, senior director of public affairs for H-E-B, announces the company’s newest Georgetown store has broken ground. It will open next summer. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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H-E-B donates $20,000 to Geogetown nonprofits

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
 After reporting earlier this year that a new H-E-B would be built in Northwest Georgetown near Ronald Reagan Boulevard and Ranch Road 2338, the Texas grocery chain officially announced on September 10 it has begun construction on the business.

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Georgetown’s FY25 budget approved on second reading

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Georgetown’s $842.6 million budget and property tax rate of 36.47 cents per $100 assessed valuation for Fiscal Year 2025 was officially approved unanimously by city council during its meeting on September 10. This was the second and final reading of the budget.
County Commissioner Valerie Covey, center, explains her reason for adding personnel to handle Child Protective Services cases in Williamson County during the September 17 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County Commissioner Valerie Covey, center, explains her reason for adding personnel to handle Child Protective Services cases in Williamson County during the September 17 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County adds personnel to CPS caseworkers

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
 "We realized what an abysmal situation it is.” – Valerie Covey, County Commissioner Precinct 3 Williamson County will add a legal assistant and two care coordinators to help with Child Protection Service cases.
Commissioner Valerie Covey discusses future purposes of the 28-acre property the county purchased during this year’s budget process. The property costs $18 million. Photos by Nalani Nuylan.

Commissioner Valerie Covey discusses future purposes of the 28-acre property the county purchased during this year’s budget process. The property costs $18 million. Photos by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County previews plans for $18 M property

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, September 16, 2024
 On Friday, Williamson County elected officials and department heads gathered at Staccato Ranch in Florence to review the county’s strategic plan while receiving leadership training.
Georgetown Fire Department firefighter Russell Paxton can't hide his weariness near the completion of his participation in the Memorial Stair Climb at Birkelbach Field on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the 23rd anniversary of the attacks on United States soil in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. The Memorial Stair Climb began here in 2011. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Georgetown Fire Department firefighter Russell Paxton can't hide his weariness near the completion of his participation in the Memorial Stair Climb at Birkelbach Field on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the 23rd anniversary of the attacks on United States soil in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. The Memorial Stair Climb began here in 2011. Photo by Andy Sharp.

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Georgetown first responders make an emotional climb

Andy Sharp
Friday, September 13, 2024
Future Ready Complex ribbon-cutting

Future Ready Complex ribbon-cutting

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Georgetown ISD marks opening of Future Ready Complex

Katherine Hamilton
Thursday, September 12, 2024
 In a moment of “pride, excitement, and possibility,” Georgetown ISD opened its Future Ready Complex with a ribbon-cutting September 10. It is, “more than a building,” said Bretton Schulz, GISD’s Career and Technical Education director.

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City branches out with new tree code

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Georgetown is looking to update requirements on tree preservation for both neighborhood and commercial areas as part of the city’s ongoing efforts to update the Unified Development Code.

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Residents ask for HOA transparency

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
The residents of the Teravista neighborhood gathered on August 28 at the Austin Community College Round Rock Campus for a town hall they organized with State Representative Caroline Harris Davila to discuss issues they’ve been having with their HOA.
Adrienne Sharp, left, and Cindy Cohen, right, help create bags out of donated t-shirts during a 9/11 National Day of Service event held at Georgetown's Christ Lutheran Church on Saturday, September 7, 2024. Volunteers from churches, synagogues and mosques, including some who just wanted to contribute, helped repurpose t-shirts to be used as bags at The Caring Place, Helping Hands of Georgetown and the Carver Center for Families. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Adrienne Sharp, left, and Cindy Cohen, right, help create bags out of donated t-shirts during a 9/11 National Day of Service event held at Georgetown's Christ Lutheran Church on Saturday, September 7, 2024. Volunteers from churches, synagogues and mosques, including some who just wanted to contribute, helped repurpose t-shirts to be used as bags at The Caring Place, Helping Hands of Georgetown and the Carver Center for Families. Photo by Andy Sharp.

9/11 National Day of Service in Georgetown

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
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