Georgetown

Plaka Greek Cafe Owner Mo Kosari stands in front of an award wall in the restaurant, which has earned many first-place Best of Georgetown Awards in the “Best Ethnic (Non-Mexican/Tex-Mex)” category. Above his head is a photo of George and Zlata Betondo, the restaurant’s original owners, with Lady Bird Johnson. Photo by Abbey Archer

Plaka Greek Cafe Owner Mo Kosari stands in front of an award wall in the restaurant, which has earned many first-place Best of Georgetown Awards in the “Best Ethnic (Non-Mexican/Tex-Mex)” category. Above his head is a photo of George and Zlata Betondo, the restaurant’s original owners, with Lady Bird Johnson. Photo by Abbey Archer

A piece of Greece in Georgetown

Plaka Greek Cafe is the only Greek restaurant in Georgetown, and it’s the type of place only residents would know about. The buffet serves food specifically inspired by Plaka— the oldest neighborhood in Athens, Greece.
Kim Collins Gilby, Williamson County’s Democratic Party Chair, speaks during the March 10 Commissioners Court meeting after the Primary Elections on March 3. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Kim Collins Gilby, Williamson County’s Democratic Party Chair, speaks during the March 10 Commissioners Court meeting after the Primary Elections on March 3. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Election woes continue

Eight Williamson County residents took to the podium during the March 10 Commissioners Court meeting to voice their frustration about how Election Day was handled during this month’s primary election.
Darvin Bamsch looks over a large collection of Easter baskets for sale at the Jonah and Weir Community Sale, held at the Jonah Community Center on Saturday, March 22, 2025.

Darvin Bamsch looks over a large collection of Easter baskets for sale at the Jonah and Weir Community Sale, held at the Jonah Community Center on Saturday, March 22, 2025.

Old Jonah School to get another reincarnation

Sometimes down but never out, the old Jonah school building is getting another reincarnation.Built in 1922, the building east of Georgetown served the community and its children until 1971.
Poppies, most adorned with water drops from weekend rain, are making their annual appearance at Edwards Park on Saturday, March 7, 2026.  Signs posted in the park let visitors know to be cautious, giving the blooms time to grow and prosper this month.     Photo by Andy Sharp

Poppies, most adorned with water drops from weekend rain, are making their annual appearance at Edwards Park on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Signs posted in the park let visitors know to be cautious, giving the blooms time to grow and prosper this month. Photo by Andy Sharp

Red Poppy season is here

Poppies, most adorned with water drops from weekend rain, are making their annual appearance at Edwards Park on Saturday, March 7, 2026.  Signs posted in the park let visitors know to be cautious, giving the blooms time to grow and prosper this month.   Photo by Andy Sharp
Doreen Ransaw, left, a  quilter from Harker Heights, paused from looking at quilts on display to join Sharon Frazier, right, as they worked on a quilt in progress  on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at the annual Georgetown Quilt Show, presented by Handcrafts Unlimited.

Doreen Ransaw, left, a quilter from Harker Heights, paused from looking at quilts on display to join Sharon Frazier, right, as they worked on a quilt in progress on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at the annual Georgetown Quilt Show, presented by Handcrafts Unlimited.

Roundabout: Events happening until the end of March 2026

Michaela Leslie-Rule At Lark & OwlLark & Owl Booksellers hosts Michaela M.
Runners are off for the 5K Run during the annual Chase The Chief races held at East View High School on Sunday, March 8, 2026. A Fun Run, followed by a 5K Run were held Sunday afternoon, with proceeds benefitting physical education programs in the Georgetown Independent School District.   1994 entrants participated in the day’s events.    Photo by Andy Sharp.

Runners are off for the 5K Run during the annual Chase The Chief races held at East View High School on Sunday, March 8, 2026. A Fun Run, followed by a 5K Run were held Sunday afternoon, with proceeds benefitting physical education programs in the Georgetown Independent School District. 1994 entrants participated in the day’s events. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Chase The Chief!

The annual Chase The Chief races were held at East View High School on Sunday, March 8, 2026. A Fun Run, followed by a 5K Run were held Sunday afternoon, with proceeds benefitting physical education programs in the Georgetown Independent School District.
Senior Riley Kinser, an East View High School culinary arts student, keeps a close eye on Asian Green Beans she and her fellow students were preparing for attendees at the Georgetown ISD State of the District gathering held at the Future Ready Complex on Friday, March 6, 2026.  District students and staff were on hand to demonstrate their skills in various areas.  Superintendent Dr. Devin Padavil, joined by several GISD students, also gave a talk near the end of the program. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Senior Riley Kinser, an East View High School culinary arts student, keeps a close eye on Asian Green Beans she and her fellow students were preparing for attendees at the Georgetown ISD State of the District gathering held at the Future Ready Complex on Friday, March 6, 2026. District students and staff were on hand to demonstrate their skills in various areas. Superintendent Dr. Devin Padavil, joined by several GISD students, also gave a talk near the end of the program. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Students star in Georgetown ISD's State of District address

Students shared how their Georgetown ISD experiences have built inspiration and confidence during a panel at the State of the District event held at the Future Ready Center March 6.
The Caring Place’s Hana Horick and Rita Turner pose in their super capes and with a can of green beans, representing the nonprofit’s food program. The Caring Place also provides rent, mortgage and utility assistance; clothing, housewares and furniture; laundry services; medical and transportation assistance; elder care; and case management help. Learn more at www.caringplacetx.org.

The Caring Place’s Hana Horick and Rita Turner pose in their super capes and with a can of green beans, representing the nonprofit’s food program. The Caring Place also provides rent, mortgage and utility assistance; clothing, housewares and furniture; laundry services; medical and transportation assistance; elder care; and case management help. Learn more at www.caringplacetx.org.

Animal nonprofits prove popular for Amplify Wilco Day

In the third year of Amplify Wilco Day from Austin nonprofit I Live Here I Give Here, $1.4 million was raised for the 103 participating nonprofits throughout the county. Williamson County nonprofits made up 14 percent of nonprofit participation this year, according to I Live Here I Give Here.