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GISD’s CAC member Kim Denning-Knapp explains to trustees its recommendation for a $649.5 million bond election in May. Photo by Katherine Anthony

GISD’s CAC member Kim Denning-Knapp explains to trustees its recommendation for a $649.5 million bond election in May. Photo by Katherine Anthony

Four-proposition GISD bond totaling $649.5 million to come to voters in May 4 election

Katherine Hamilton
Monday, February 12, 2024
Georgetown ISD trustees unanimously voted February 12 to hold a school bond election on Saturday, May 4. Spread across four proposals, the bond package totals $649.5 million, which, if approved, would result in a one-cent tax increase per $100 property valuation.
Bryan Chisholm and Michael Pickel stand in front of a sign displaying their core values.

Bryan Chisholm and Michael Pickel stand in front of a sign displaying their core values.

New ownership, same Texas Traditions Roofing

Abbey Archer
Sunday, February 11, 2024
Texas Traditions Roofing was started in August of 2014 by Mike Pickel and his brother-in-law Gary Emory. The award-winning roofing company does both residential and commercial work. In January, ownership shifted to Mr. Pickel’s son, Micheal, and Bryan Chisholm.
Georgetown Police Chief Cory Tchida, left, is joined by 8-year-old Ellison Shotwell as they near the finish line for their 5-K Race during Chase the Chief, held at East View High School on Sunday, March 5, 2023. Chief Tchida ran in both races.

Georgetown Police Chief Cory Tchida, left, is joined by 8-year-old Ellison Shotwell as they near the finish line for their 5-K Race during Chase the Chief, held at East View High School on Sunday, March 5, 2023. Chief Tchida ran in both races.

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Chase the Chief: Join GPD in a high speed chase

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, February 9, 2024
Are you faster than a Tchida? Georgetown’s Chase the Chief, an initiative from the Georgetown Police Department that benefits Georgetown schools is scheduled for March 3 at the East View High School Football Field.
Hundreds attend the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Awards Banquet to support local businesses and the people who put work into the chamber to make it successful. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Hundreds attend the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Awards Banquet to support local businesses and the people who put work into the chamber to make it successful. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Georgetown Chamber of Commerce highlights citizen efforts with awards banquet

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Georgetown’s Chamber of Commerce began the month of February by celebrating its members through the organization’s Annual Awards Banquet.

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GISD committee recommends $649.5 million bond

Katherine Hamilton
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
The citizens group studying Georgetown ISD’s current and future facility needs has recommended trustees place a $649,501,678 bond on the May 4 ballot. Representatives of the 80-member Citizens Advisory Council made their recommendation to district trustees at the district’s February 5 workshop.
Warm evening light falls on the surface of freight train cars parallel to United States Highway 79 on Wednesday, January 31.  

Warm evening light falls on the surface of freight train cars parallel to United States Highway 79 on Wednesday, January 31.  

Shining through Williamson County

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Warm evening light falls on the surface of freight train cars parallel to United States Highway 79 on Wednesday, January 31.   Photo by Andy Sharp
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