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McIntire’s Garden Center’s marquee bras about its 50th birthday.

McIntire’s Garden Center’s marquee bras about its 50th birthday.

Perennials and Semicentennials: McIntire’s Garden Center celebrates 50 years

Four generations have taken hold of McIntire’s Garden Center over its now 50 year tenure at 303 Leander Road in Georgetown. “It’s a milestone,” semi-retired manager Mark Ney said. “All my brothers and sisters [think] it’s pretty amazing that we kept the business going for 50 years.
Texas-based chain Summer Moon Coffee will open its Georgetown location Saturday, August 8, in Bluebonnet Plaza, 1312 West University Avenue, Ste. 102.

Texas-based chain Summer Moon Coffee will open its Georgetown location Saturday, August 8, in Bluebonnet Plaza, 1312 West University Avenue, Ste. 102.

Biz briefs: Chipotle opens in Georgetown, Summer Moon Coffee coming this weekend

New Chipotle opens on Highway 29National fast-casual chain Chipotle Mexican Grill opened its new Georgetown location on Monday, August 3. Located at 1312 West University Avenue, Unit 101, the restaurant serves burritos, bowls and side dishes, with dine-in, take-out and drive-thru options.
Neil Lanning installs “Patchwork Phoenix” on the corner of Austin Avenue and Seventh Street on July 29. He installed the previous utility box art pieces eight years ago when they were first displayed. (Photo by Linda Fenton)

Neil Lanning installs “Patchwork Phoenix” on the corner of Austin Avenue and Seventh Street on July 29. He installed the previous utility box art pieces eight years ago when they were first displayed. (Photo by Linda Fenton)

New utility box artworks brighten downtown Georgetown

Three utility boxes on Austin Avenue will get a facelift with new pieces of artwork. The new pieces will be installed through mid-August on the boxes at Austin Avenue and Second, Seventh and Eighth streets.
Illustration by Nalani Nuylan.

Illustration by Nalani Nuylan.

Chody, Nassor sue Williamson County for millions

Former Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody and District Attorney Jason Nassor filed a civil lawsuit against Williamson County — as well as District Attorney Shawn Dick and Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza — on July 24, seeking up to $40 million in non-economic damages as well as...
A map shows the Woodside MUD, as well as proposed expansion of its age-restricted housing product. Sun City is just to the west.

A map shows the Woodside MUD, as well as proposed expansion of its age-restricted housing product. Sun City is just to the west.

Woodside MUD age-restricted housing earns more support

Georgetown City Council directed city staff to work with developers to move forward with an expansion proposal of the Woodside Municipal Utility District near Sun City, which would add about 496 age-restricted units to the area.

Good Neighbors GTX hosts back-to-school shoe fundraiser

With back to school around the corner, kids need new clothes, supplies, backpacks and what is often overlooked — shoes. For the second year in a row, nonprofit Good Neighbors GTX is raising money to provide students $50 gift cards to Rack Room Shoes.
Charlee Penrod rides Sunny Girl during her lesson on July 22 with the help of ROCK volunteer Chris Miller.  Photo by Abbey Archer

Charlee Penrod rides Sunny Girl during her lesson on July 22 with the help of ROCK volunteer Chris Miller. Photo by Abbey Archer

28 years in, Ride on Center for Kids continues to gain steam

Before 3-year-old Charlee Penrod started riding Sunny Girl at Ride on Center for Kids, she struggled to take independent steps while wearing her prosthetic legs.“The day after we had our first ride, she took her first free step,” Charlee’s mother, Chelsee Penrod, said.