Georgetown
Tosha VanMetre
Forbes Middle, Village Elementary schools get new principals
Katherine Hamilton
Georgetown ISD trustees have announced Tosha VanMetre and Jarred Dorhauer as the new principals of Forbes Middle School and Village Elementary, respectively.
They were approved at the trustees meeting Tuesday, February 20.
Tosha VanMetre
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Friday, February 23, 2024
Georgetown raises rates for municipal airport
Kaitlyn Wilkes
The hangar rates at the Georgetown Municipal Airport are set to increase. The expected hangar rates will be effective on April 1.
Hangar rates have not been adjusted since 2015.
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Resident survey evaluates city services
Kaitlyn Wilkes
The results of the most recent Georgetown Resident Survey show that of the 1,213 responses the city received, 94 percent of the respondents rated Georgetown’s overall quality of life as either good or excellent.
During the February 13 Georgetown City Council workshop, Dr.
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Latosha Davis was among those marching from the Georgetown square during the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. march and program held on Monday, February 19th, 2024. The event was planned for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. national holiday, but weather postponed it until today, Presidents Day. The march was followed by the program held at Macedonia Baptist Church, at 206 Martin Luther King, Jr. Street.
Martin Luther King Jr.: a model for helping children learn how to withstand hardship, ease burdens of others
Through words spoken by Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., Georgetown ISD Superintendent Devin Padavil answered a question Monday that is frequently posed by local clergyman Ron Swain, “How are the children?” That question was again asked in Reverend Swain’s introduction of Mr.Comptroller publishes February sales tax data
Nalani Nuylan
The Texas Comptroller released updated sales tax data for February 2024.
When looking at the data, Liberty Hill brought in 58.60 percent less in sales tax revenues when compared to February 2023. On the other side of the county, Taylor brought in 56.51 percent more in sales tax revenues.
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Superintendent Devin Padavil, Ed.D. speaks during the Georgetown Independent School District State of the District event held at GISD headquarters on Thursday, February 15, 2024. Photo by Andy Sharp.
Georgetown ISD showcases student achievements at annual State of the District event
Andy Sharp
In his freshman year as Georgetown ISD’s superintendent, Devin Padavil last week took stock of what he’s learned about the district.
He declared that, “There’s no better place to be than Georgetown, Texas.”
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Thursday, February 22, 2024
A newly built home on the market in Austin. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
Early 2024 Williamson County housing market sees gains compared to 2023
Nalani Nuylan
The Austin Board of Realtors released its first housing market analysis of 2024, representing market activity for the month of January.
According to the data, residential homes sold in Williamson County increased by 4.3 percent, with 1,667 closed sales. Pending sales rose 3.
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
JP3 office closing for renovations
Nalani Nuylan
Williamson County Justice of the Peace office for Precinct 3, 100 Wilco Way in Georgetown, will temporarily close its lobby for renovation starting February 26. The renovation will bring a fresh new look to the facility and improve the overall customer experience.
Monday, February 19, 2024
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Austin Community College officials discuss free tuition update
Nalani Nuylan
Austin Community College District presented updates for the launch of its proposed free tuition program during an ACC board of trustees work session on February 12.
Monday, February 19, 2024
Jaycee Ferguson competes at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo. Photo courtesy Windsong Farms
Windsong Farms rider wins at stock show
Thursday, February 15, 2024