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The Williamson County Commissioners voted to approve the administrative agenda items for the Elections Department burning the July 16 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson County Commissioners voted to approve the administrative agenda items for the Elections Department burning the July 16 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Ballot talks continue as November election approaches

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Williamson County will be moving to pre-numbered paper ballots this November election, but some county residents continue to advocate that a voting system involving hand-marked, hand-counted, paper-ballots at a precinct-level would be the safest option for a secure election.
This map shows where mosquito control spray was sprayed on July 12 and 13 to prevent more West Nile virus positive mosquitoes. (Courtesy Williamson County and Cities Health District)

This map shows where mosquito control spray was sprayed on July 12 and 13 to prevent more West Nile virus positive mosquitoes. (Courtesy Williamson County and Cities Health District)

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Second West Nile mosquito found at Pinnacle Park

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Another mosquito trap near Pinnacle Park in southeast Georgetown returned a positive result on July 3 for West Nile virus.
Tessa Smith wears her Mrs. Texas International crown and sash at All Things New in Georgetown during a celebration event.

Tessa Smith wears her Mrs. Texas International crown and sash at All Things New in Georgetown during a celebration event.

Georgetown pageant Queen spreads awareness of sober living

Abbey Archer
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Tessa Smith serves as a Georgetown Realtor in her day job, but holds the title of Mrs. Georgetown on the pageant circuit. In March, she was crowned as a pageant Queen by Texas International Pageant. Ms. Smith holds the 2024 Mrs.
Sugar Mommy’s staff, from left, includes Co-owners Kasey Bedair and CJ Bedair, as well as Head Baker Avery Charles.

Sugar Mommy’s staff, from left, includes Co-owners Kasey Bedair and CJ Bedair, as well as Head Baker Avery Charles.

Sugar Mommy’s Bakehouse

Abbey Archer
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Sugar Mommy’s Bakehouse is based out of a blue cottage on South Austin Avenue. With a pink door and carousel-like animal statues, the bakery looks like the board game Candy Land. Inside, customers  find display coolers full of elaborately decorated cupcakes, cake pops, desert bars and cookies.
Robin Cervantes, owner of Sanctuary Holistic Kitchen, stands in front of skin care products in the apothecary section

Robin Cervantes, owner of Sanctuary Holistic Kitchen, stands in front of skin care products in the apothecary section

Sanctuary Holistic Kitchen helps builds healthy habits

Abbey Archer
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Georgetown’s Sanctuary Holistic Kitchen offers allergan free ready-made meals, healthy cooking classes and apothecary skincare items and supplements. “We are an herbal apothecary with a top allergen-free kitchen and an education space for healthy living,” Owner Robin Cervantes explained.
Jasmin Sky Peña is the owner of Pan Tostado Café and Decor with Amor.

Jasmin Sky Peña is the owner of Pan Tostado Café and Decor with Amor.

Interior design boutique and café calls South Main Street home

Abbey Archer
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
“Do all things with love, with amor.” That’s the business model for Jasmin Sky Peña, who opened interior design store Decor with Amor and Pan Tostado Café with her husband, Mario Esquivel. “You have to do all things with love because that will reflect on your work,” she said.
Tommy McCormick (left) and Cody Hirt sit at the counter in Gold Burger Diner, which will open on the Square later this month.

Tommy McCormick (left) and Cody Hirt sit at the counter in Gold Burger Diner, which will open on the Square later this month.

Gold Burger Diner ready for service on the Square

Abbey Archer
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Burgers, boozy milkshakes, all-day breakfast and a jukebox that plays old tunes are now on the Square.Gold Burger Diner could open as early as next week on Seventh Street in the building that housed Gold’s Department store from 1936 to 1996.
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