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Lawrence Wright gave a talk followed by a Q&A as part of the Hill Country Author Series put on by the Friends of the Georgetown Library. Organizers said this event drew “the biggest crowd” that they have seen in a while. Photo by Abbey Archer

Lawrence Wright gave a talk followed by a Q&A as part of the Hill Country Author Series put on by the Friends of the Georgetown Library. Organizers said this event drew “the biggest crowd” that they have seen in a while. Photo by Abbey Archer

Texas politics seen through new lens in ‘Mr. Texas’

Abbey Archer
Monday, November 25, 2024
A Pulitzer Prize winning author Lawrence Wright discussed his 2023 novel Mr. Texas on November 14 as part of the Georgetown Public Library’s Hill Country Author Series. Mr. Wright currently lives in Austin and is a staff writer for the New Yorker.
Fifth graders from Wolf Ranch Elementary learn about GPS through a hands-on activity hosted by the Williamson County Geographic Information Systems Council. The event taught about Geographic Information Systems. Photos courtesy of Williamson County.

Fifth graders from Wolf Ranch Elementary learn about GPS through a hands-on activity hosted by the Williamson County Geographic Information Systems Council. The event taught about Geographic Information Systems. Photos courtesy of Williamson County.

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Field day teaches students about geography tech

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, November 22, 2024
 Wolf Ranch Elementary fifth graders visited the Georgetown Community Center this month to learn about geography and the technologies used by local governments to collect field data and survey the Wilco landscape.
This map shows road closures during the Christmas Stroll weekend December 6-8. Dashed red lines indicate streets that will be closed.

This map shows road closures during the Christmas Stroll weekend December 6-8. Dashed red lines indicate streets that will be closed.

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Christmas Stroll expands opportunity for holiday fun

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Georgetown’s Christmas Stroll will have a superhero theme for its 43rd year, and organizers have added a third day of festivities, music and winter fun to the schedule. The three-day festival takes place in downtown Georgetown December 6-8.

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Short-term rental owners must register with city

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Georgetown’s preliminary short-term rental program went live on November 19. The program was approved by Georgetown City Council in September and required rental owners to register with the city and pay hotel occupancy taxes for bookings.
Election judges and clerks join Williamson County Party Chairs in the well of the Commissioners Courtroom. They were honored as election heroes. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Election judges and clerks join Williamson County Party Chairs in the well of the Commissioners Courtroom. They were honored as election heroes. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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Record turnout, no complaints

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
 About 69 percent of the 448,421 registered voters in Williamson County participated in the November 5 general election. Wilco set records for early voting, with an estimated 232,000 voters casting their ballots ahead of election day, according to Elections Administrator Bridgette Escobedo.
Judge Sarah Bruchmiller of the 368th District Court (left), administered the oath of office to Christopher Alvarado (center), who was a Williamson County District Attorney’s Office intern. He is joined by District Attorney Shawn Dick, right. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office.

Judge Sarah Bruchmiller of the 368th District Court (left), administered the oath of office to Christopher Alvarado (center), who was a Williamson County District Attorney’s Office intern. He is joined by District Attorney Shawn Dick, right. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office.

Williamson County intern levels up after Bar exam

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
One of the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office’s first interns has passed his bar exam. Christopher “Auggie” Alvarado was part of the county’s inaugural internship program, and is now a sworn member of the State Bar of Texas. A lifelong Williamson County resident, Mr.
After her flight, Army veteran Emily Johnson waits for a Dream Flights hat signed by pilot Hunter Stuckey. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

After her flight, Army veteran Emily Johnson waits for a Dream Flights hat signed by pilot Hunter Stuckey. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Veterans’ dreams take flight

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
On a brisk November morning at Georgetown airport’s Cutter Aviation hangar, veterans and their spouses from The Oaks Gracious Retirement Living waited anxiously for their Dream Flight.
An oak tree is planted in Georgetown during a ribbon cutting ceremony to honor St. John Properties’ first development in Texas. Representatives with St. John Properties and the City of Georgetown include, from left, Regional Partner Brooke Harlander; Greater Austin Economic Development Corporation Chairman Gary Farmer; Georgetown Business Retention and Expansion Manager Conchita Gusman; Founder and Chairman Ed St. John; President and CEO Larry Maykrantz; and Senior Executive Vice President Sean Doordan.

An oak tree is planted in Georgetown during a ribbon cutting ceremony to honor St. John Properties’ first development in Texas. Representatives with St. John Properties and the City of Georgetown include, from left, Regional Partner Brooke Harlander; Greater Austin Economic Development Corporation Chairman Gary Farmer; Georgetown Business Retention and Expansion Manager Conchita Gusman; Founder and Chairman Ed St. John; President and CEO Larry Maykrantz; and Senior Executive Vice President Sean Doordan.

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Business center opens in South Georgetown

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Westinghouse Crossing will bring 225,000 square feet of single-story office, retail and flex space to the area around Westinghouse Road and North Mays Street. Developers held a ribbon cutting recently for a 45,600-square foot flex space. The project was coordinated by commercial real estate firm St.
Georgetown Antique Mall Owner Carolyn Martin (middle), stands with her store associates, Barbara Burkhalter (left) and Jan Kendall. Photo by Abbey Archer

Georgetown Antique Mall Owner Carolyn Martin (middle), stands with her store associates, Barbara Burkhalter (left) and Jan Kendall. Photo by Abbey Archer

Antique seller to close shop after more than 3 decades

Abbey Archer
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Since its early days, Georgetown Antique Mall has found appreciative new owners for old antique furniture, clothing, jewelry and home goods.“I’ve had people, four generations now, of families coming in,” Owner Carolyn Martin said.
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