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The Gold Bird Family investors include, (back row, from left) Brad Strittmatter, Tommy McCormick, Troy Hellmann, Cody Hirt, Tim Carr, (front row, from left) Stacey Strittmatter, Melissa McCormick, Jordana Hirt and Haley Carr.

The Gold Bird Family investors include, (back row, from left) Brad Strittmatter, Tommy McCormick, Troy Hellmann, Cody Hirt, Tim Carr, (front row, from left) Stacey Strittmatter, Melissa McCormick, Jordana Hirt and Haley Carr.

Camp Briteside opens, draws crowd in Northwest Georgetown

Abbey Archer
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Camp Briteside —  a new restaurant, bar and outdoor space located on 8701 Ranch Road 2338 — held a grand opening Sunday, September 1. According to owner Cody Hirt, about 650 people visited for the opening event. At 3 p.m., usually a slow time for restaurants, Camp Briteside was on a two hour wait.

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City considers postponing annual grants to nonprofits

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
After being presented with recommendations for the city’s annual Strategic Partnerships for Community Services Grant Award for local nonprofits during its August 28 workshop, Georgetown City Council agreed the program should be reevaluated to make sure it is its most effective in providing money to...

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New Georgetown, GISD partnership could last to 2064

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
For the next 20 years, the city and Georgetown ISD will work together under established procedures, processes, development standards and fee structures that will provide cost-effective and efficient development for future school sites in city limits and in the extraterritorial jurisdiction.
The proposed budget and tax rate were presented by city staff during the August 28 regular city council meeting. Both items were unanimously approved by city council. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

The proposed budget and tax rate were presented by city staff during the August 28 regular city council meeting. Both items were unanimously approved by city council. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Georgetown budget, tax rate set on first reading

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Georgetown will have a $842.6 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year, and will operate with a property tax rate of 36.47 cents per $100 assessed valuation. Both numbers were approved by city council on first reading Tuesday, August 27.
This rendering shows what the multifamily housing would have looked like and how parking would have been accommodated. (Courtesy Land Strategies Inc.)

This rendering shows what the multifamily housing would have looked like and how parking would have been accommodated. (Courtesy Land Strategies Inc.)

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Georgetown City Council denies high-density multi-family development

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, September 2, 2024
A proposal to bring a 24 acre multifamily and commercial development to Shell Road near Serenada was turned down by Georgetown City Council August 27.
The cast discusses their tasks for the evening and tackling the next part in writing the script for Pride and Prejudice. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

The cast discusses their tasks for the evening and tackling the next part in writing the script for Pride and Prejudice. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Theater company beckons arts lovers with intimate performances

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, September 2, 2024
By day, Brandon Lindsey serves as the General Manager of ThunderCloud Subs on the Square, making sandwiches and connections with regulars. However, Mr. Lindsey moonlights as one of the co-founders of independent Georgetown theater company Druid & Bard. Mr.

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Field of Honor

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, September 2, 2024
The Field of Honor — organized by Georgetown’s Rotary Club every year in honor of Veteran’s Day — is looking for beneficiaries for this year’s event. The Field of Honor will take place in San Gabriel Park this year from November 9-17.

Sales tax revenue skyrockets in Liberty Hill

Abbey Archer
Monday, September 2, 2024
The August 2024 sales tax revenue report by the Texas Comptroller revealed that revenue in Liberty Hill skyrocketed, increasing by 62.52 percent since August 2023. Meanwhile, sales tax revenue in Taylor plummeted, bringing in a mere 41 percent less when compared to the year prior.
Landscape architect and bird watch guide Martin Byhower stands beside his American beautyberry tree. The tree leaves serve as natural insecticide and birds love to eat the purple berries.

Landscape architect and bird watch guide Martin Byhower stands beside his American beautyberry tree. The tree leaves serve as natural insecticide and birds love to eat the purple berries.

Sun City naturalist’s home garden stars in upcoming PBS Show

Abbey Archer
Monday, September 2, 2024
Sun City Resident Martin Byhower and his native garden will be featured on the Central Texas Gardener show on PBS Station KRLU on October 19 at noon and 4 p.m. and on October 20 at 9 a.m. The Central Texas Gardener show is the longest running show on PBS.
A wiffle ball field is one of the outdoor features at Camp Brightside, a restaurant and outdoor space that will open this weekend.

A wiffle ball field is one of the outdoor features at Camp Brightside, a restaurant and outdoor space that will open this weekend.

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Camp Briteside brings summer camp vibe to Georgetown restaurant scene

Abbey Archer
Monday, September 2, 2024
Up the road on Williams Drive, Camp Briteside is creating a new restaurant, bar and outdoor space for residents in Northwest Georgetown. Located on a 54-acre property at 8701 Ranch Road 2338, the business will have a grand opening this Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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