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Two Step Inn coming to Georgetown for three more years

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Sunday, June 2, 2024
Georgetown has locked in the Two Step Inn festival for an additional three years. City council on May 28 renewed its contract with C2 Acquisitions, LLC to produce Two Step Inn in San Gabriel Park until 2027. This is the first multi-year renewal between the city and company.
Will Mallick, as Jimmy Ray Dobbs, and Carolyn O'Brien, playing Alice Murphy, are pictured in a Thursday, May 30, 2024 photo from the dress rehearsal of the Georgetown Palace production of "Bright Star," playing through June 30th on the Springer Stage. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Will Mallick, as Jimmy Ray Dobbs, and Carolyn O'Brien, playing Alice Murphy, are pictured in a Thursday, May 30, 2024 photo from the dress rehearsal of the Georgetown Palace production of "Bright Star," playing through June 30th on the Springer Stage. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Bright Star shines at the Palace Theatre

Andy Sharp
Friday, May 31, 2024
Cindy Engelhardt, left, explains how the Atlas 14 maps show rainfall data to Jarrell City Engineer Jorge L. Hernandez. Photos by Nalani Nuylan.

Cindy Engelhardt, left, explains how the Atlas 14 maps show rainfall data to Jarrell City Engineer Jorge L. Hernandez. Photos by Nalani Nuylan.

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County debuts Atlas 14 results

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, May 31, 2024
Williamson County began hosting its public meeting series about the initial Altas 14 Flood Study results on May 29.   The preliminary data shows that extreme flooding event precipitation levels have increased by two inches in a 100-year flood.

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AGs office asks county for assistance

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, May 31, 2024
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a nuisance abatement lawsuit asking the Williamson County Courts to stop Sun Spa — located in the county on Pond Springs Road in North Austin — from operating an alleged illicit massage business.
The Sun's office on the Square is temporarily closed.

The Sun's office on the Square is temporarily closed.

Williamson County Sun office temporarily closed

Friday, May 31, 2024
Due to a staffing shortage and ongoing renovations at the Williamson County Sun office on the Square in Georgetown, the newspaper will be temporarily closing its office and lobby to the public beginning Friday, May 31.

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Development diversity key in driving business downtown

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Changes in the Downtown Master Plan will create more walkable spaces through the business sector, while updates to the city’s Unified Development Code could accommodate taller buildings and more development density in the downtown district.

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TIRZ revenues helps fund master plan

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Projects in the Downtown Master Plan will mainly be funded through the city’s Downtown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone.A Tax Reinvestment Zone, or TIRZ, provides a way for a set geographical area in the city to generate money that is solely used within that area.
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The letters and numbers for the items below correspond to the letters and numbers on the map.

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Master Plan looks 10 years ahead

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Downtown Georgetown wasn’t always the bustling economic, cultural and historic destination it is today for residents and tourists alike.
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