Georgetown

Prima Dora moves to the front of Barrels and Amps

Abbey Archer
Wednesday, August 7, 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.
Wilco Budget Officer Ashlie Holladay presents the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget for the county during the August 6 Commissioners Court meeting at the historic courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Wilco Budget Officer Ashlie Holladay presents the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget for the county during the August 6 Commissioners Court meeting at the historic courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County budget could go up 8.7 percent for FY 2025

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Williamson County’s preliminary budget for the 2025 fiscal year shows an estimated $609 million in total expenditures. The budget was presented to county commissioners by Budget Officer Ashlie Holladay during a preliminary budget discussion on Tuesday, August 6.

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Shop for holiday gifts, check out car show at WHO fundraiser

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Women Helping Others will host a free car show fundraiser in October for Hounds for Heroes to help train dogs for first responders and veterans. WHO plans to have 200 vehicles from all classes and a Holiday Bazaar. The show will take place on October 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Dogs play together in the Georgetown Recreation Center’s kids’ pool during K-9 Kerplunk, held on Saturday, September 17, 2022. The event, just for dogs and their humans, was sponsored by Georgetown Parks and Recreation. (Sun Archive)

Dogs play together in the Georgetown Recreation Center’s kids’ pool during K-9 Kerplunk, held on Saturday, September 17, 2022. The event, just for dogs and their humans, was sponsored by Georgetown Parks and Recreation. (Sun Archive)

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Rec Center pool hosts annual K-9 Kerplunk

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
The end of summer is approaching, which means Georgetown Parks and Recreations K-9 Kerplunk party is on the horizon. Located at the Georgetown Recreation Center’s outdoor pool on September 7, owners can sign their pups up for one hour time slots to splash around the pool. The time slots are 10-11 a.

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P&Z chair violated rules, Ethics Commission says

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Georgetown’s Ethics Commission has found that Planning and Zoning Commission Chair Stephen Dickey violated three sections of the city’s Ethics Ordinance regarding the Lookout Ridge development near the Teravista neighborhood, which received city council approval in April.
Kalahari Resorts and Conventions partnered with Dell Children’s Medical Center to create a Calming Room at the resort.

Kalahari Resorts and Conventions partnered with Dell Children’s Medical Center to create a Calming Room at the resort.

Business Briefs: GreenPal app expands to Georgetown, Kalahari partners with Dell Children’s to create ‘Calming Room’

Abbey Archer
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Kalahari partners with Dell Children’s to create ‘Calming Room’Kalahari Resorts and Conventions, 3001 Kalahari Boulevard, Round Rock, has partnered with Dell Children’s Medical Center to create a “Calming Room” at the resort. The Calming Room provides a soothing space for guests to decompress.
Jennifer Tucker, as Grizabella, is pictured in a Thursday, August 1, 2024 scene from the dress rehearsal of "Cats," playing on the Palace Springer Stage through September 8. Photo by Andy Sharp

Jennifer Tucker, as Grizabella, is pictured in a Thursday, August 1, 2024 scene from the dress rehearsal of "Cats," playing on the Palace Springer Stage through September 8. Photo by Andy Sharp

Cats! opens at the Palace Theatre in Georgetown

Andy Sharp
Friday, August 2, 2024
Cats is playing on the Palace Springer Stage in Georgetown through September 8. For tickets, visit www.georgetownpalace.com. 
Valiantsina Charnabai gently cuddles a kitten during a Georgetown Animal Shelter kittens adoption event held at the Georgetown Public Library.

Valiantsina Charnabai gently cuddles a kitten during a Georgetown Animal Shelter kittens adoption event held at the Georgetown Public Library.

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Residents have a 'pawsome' time with Kittens at the Libarary

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Photos by Andy SharpThe line for the fourth annual Kittens at the Library spanned down the hallway of the Georgetown Public Library’s second floor right as it started at 11 a.m. on July 30.
Bill Pickett

Bill Pickett

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Cattleman’s Ball honors area rodeo performer

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
The Williamson Museum’s Cattleman’s Ball is heading to Round Rock this fall, and legendary cowboy Bill Pickett will be honored at the event for his impact on Texas and American history. The Cattleman’s Ball event will be held on October 3 at 6:30 p.m. at Kalahari Resort.
All four county Justices of the Peace give a presentation on the need for a medical examiner in Leander on July 25. From left to right: KT Musselman, Angela Williams, Evelyn McLean, Rhonda Redden. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

All four county Justices of the Peace give a presentation on the need for a medical examiner in Leander on July 25. From left to right: KT Musselman, Angela Williams, Evelyn McLean, Rhonda Redden. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Death Cases Stacking Up Part 2

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
 Editor’s note: This is part two of a series examining the multi-layered issue of Williamson County lacking a coroner's office. Part one explained the situation at hand and can be accessed online or in the July 24 print edition. The final installment is scheduled to be published on August 11.
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