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Former East View High School graduate Levi Drake Rodriguez is projected to be a sixth or seventh round pick in this week’s NFL Draft. In college, Rodriguez played on the defensive line at Texas A&M University-Commerce and Southwestern Assemblies of God University. Photo courtesy of Texas A&M Commerce Athletics.

Former East View High School graduate Levi Drake Rodriguez is projected to be a sixth or seventh round pick in this week’s NFL Draft. In college, Rodriguez played on the defensive line at Texas A&M University-Commerce and Southwestern Assemblies of God University. Photo courtesy of Texas A&M Commerce Athletics.

Hometown Headliner: East View grad eligible for NFL Draft

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, April 22, 2024
Levi Drake Rodriguez is a former East View High School football player who attended Texas A&M University-Commerce and Southwestern Assemblies of God University to earn a degree and play football at the college level.

GISD will have 500 more students in fall 2024

Katherine Hamilton
Friday, April 19, 2024
“Development has not slowed down,” demographer Bob Templeton told Georgetown ISD trustees April 15. “Despite high interest rates, the housing market here is doing well.” Because of area growth and development, GISD is expected to add 500 new students next school year. Over the next five years, Mr.

Prepare for Two Step Inn this weekend

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, April 19, 2024
The second annual Two Step Inn country music festival takes place this weekend, April 20-21, in San Gabriel Park. Music at this year’s festival will begin both days at noon and will last until about 10 p.m.

Construction projects set to finish in 2024 in new report

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, April 19, 2024
Williamson County Commissioners Court heard their monthly construction update April 16. All projects are part of the county’s road bond program.   Robert Daigh, senior director of infrastructure, presented the updates on the road construction projects throughout the county by precinct.
3-year-old Allison Warren and her grandmother Susan Hecker admire Sam, an Eastern Screech Owl cared for by All Things Wild Rehabilitation during Market Days. Holding Sam is All Things Wild volunteer James Davis.

3-year-old Allison Warren and her grandmother Susan Hecker admire Sam, an Eastern Screech Owl cared for by All Things Wild Rehabilitation during Market Days. Holding Sam is All Things Wild volunteer James Davis.

Animals, shoppers spotted at April Market Days

Andy Sharp
Friday, April 19, 2024
Animals and people gathered on the Square for a morning of shopping and entertainment during Market Days in Georgetown April 13.  Photos by Andy Sharp
Officials gather to celebrate the opening of the newly conjoined roads of Verde Vista Drive and Williams Drive. From left are Hank Tovar, vice president of Heritage Oaks HOA, representatives from Culvers, Assistant City Manager Nick Woolery, Council Member Kevin Pitts, Mayor Josh Schroeder, Travis Wilkes, Kris Johnston and representatives from Savvy Development and Dexter Harmon, president of Heritage Oaks HOA. (Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Officials gather to celebrate the opening of the newly conjoined roads of Verde Vista Drive and Williams Drive. From left are Hank Tovar, vice president of Heritage Oaks HOA, representatives from Culvers, Assistant City Manager Nick Woolery, Council Member Kevin Pitts, Mayor Josh Schroeder, Travis Wilkes, Kris Johnston and representatives from Savvy Development and Dexter Harmon, president of Heritage Oaks HOA. (Kaitlyn Wilkes)

New road paves way for G’town commercial park

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Verde Vista Drive has been connected to Williams Drive as of April 12 with a new traffic light. The light helps connect Williams Drive to the Verde Vista Commercial Park, which is located at 4795 Williams Drive. The total acreage of the commercial park is 24 acres.
The development’s regional center would allow visitors to walk to various restaurants and businesses while still having access to the neighborhood. (Courtesy Lionheart)

The development’s regional center would allow visitors to walk to various restaurants and businesses while still having access to the neighborhood. (Courtesy Lionheart)

Georgetown approves rezoning

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Georgetown’s extraterritorial jurisdiction will see a new mixed-density neighborhood and commercial center with an estimated 2,500 to 3,000 residential units. The development, which is called Heirloom, will sit on 361.
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