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City tax rate expected to drop

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Georgetown’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget is being constructed with a proposed tax rate of 36.47 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. This would represent a tax rate decrease from the 2024 Fiscal Year tax rate of 37.4 cents per $100 valuation.
North fork closure redirects traffic to San Gabriel Village Boulevard and onto the I-35 service road before redirecting back to Austin Avenue.

North fork closure redirects traffic to San Gabriel Village Boulevard and onto the I-35 service road before redirecting back to Austin Avenue.

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What to know about upcoming Austin Avenue bridges construction

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Construction to restore the Austin Avenue vehicular bridges over the San Gabriel River will start soon after Labor Day and could last until fall 2025. Lane closures and traffic detours will happen throughout the construction process as the 2021 bond-approved rehabilitation takes place. The $9.
The bottom floor of the proposed building at 205 East Ninth Street would provide access to both retail space and a yoga studio. (Courtesy Wang Architects)

The bottom floor of the proposed building at 205 East Ninth Street would provide access to both retail space and a yoga studio. (Courtesy Wang Architects)

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Developer plans new retail, yoga space near Sweet Lemon

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
A three-story building could be coming to the vacant lot at the corner of Church and Ninth streets one block from the Square.Historic Architecture Review Commission had a concept review discussion Thursday, August 8, about the plans for 205 East Ninth Street.
The gold light fixtures used to have colored bulbs to provide moody lighting for the live music performances. Now, the gold light fixtures have normal light bulbs, providing lighting that is more appropriate for a retail space.

The gold light fixtures used to have colored bulbs to provide moody lighting for the live music performances. Now, the gold light fixtures have normal light bulbs, providing lighting that is more appropriate for a retail space.

Prima Dora opens new location

Abbey Archer
Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Prima Dora moves to the front of Barrels and Amps

Abbey Archer
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Prima Dora gift store is moving into the former live music room in Barrels and Amps on the corner of Eighth Street and Austin Avenue. Prima Dora sells games and gifts geared toward adults — such as cocktail wear, adult card games and candles. The new location will open August 9 at 5 p.m.
Amelia Tesering accepting scholarship.

Amelia Tesering accepting scholarship.

PEO raises money for STAR Scholarship

Abbey Archer
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
PEO Chapter II will be hosting a mahjong luncheon fundraiser on September 21 to benefit the PEO Texas STAR Scholarship for high school girls.  The “Ladies Luncheon and an Afternoon of Mah Jongg” event will be in the Cowan Creek Activity Center in Sun City.
Rigo Garcia holds hands with his son Roman, 4, as Roman heads for his first day of Pre-K class at Cooper Elementary on Thursday morning, August 15, 2024, the first day of school. Cooper Elementary has 572 students enrolled this year. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Rigo Garcia holds hands with his son Roman, 4, as Roman heads for his first day of Pre-K class at Cooper Elementary on Thursday morning, August 15, 2024, the first day of school. Cooper Elementary has 572 students enrolled this year. Photo by Andy Sharp.

School is back in session for Georgetown ISD

Andy Sharp
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Georgetown ISD students returned to class for the 2024-25 school year on August 15. 
County Commissioner Valerie Covey presents her idea on how the death investigators would function if the county were to adopt them in the budget. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County Commissioner Valerie Covey presents her idea on how the death investigators would function if the county were to adopt them in the budget. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County Commissioners deliberate death investigator role in budget workshop

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
  For the second week in a row, Williamson County budget talks August 13 greatly focused on a request from Wilco’s four justices of the peace, who have asked for support to alleviate the growing demand that death inquests put on their offices.
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