Georgetown

Although a conceptual design for the second option to redesign the Square, both options include space for outdoor dining and shopping. (Courtesy DW Legacy Design)

Although a conceptual design for the second option to redesign the Square, both options include space for outdoor dining and shopping. (Courtesy DW Legacy Design)

Georgetown City Council discuss changes to downtown

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Georgetown City Council looked at redesign options for the areas in downtown Georgetown that would alter traffic flow, remove some parking spaces and create a flexible festival street on Main Street.

Animal shelter expansion would accommodate growth to 2035

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
To meet current demands, the expansion of the Georgetown Animal Shelter and/or a possible partnership with the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter is set to appear on the November bond election ballot.  The Georgetown Animal Shelter was originally built in 2005.
East View High School football quarterback Ty Blair tries to find an open player to pass the ball during the October 13 match against the Georgetown Eagles. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

East View High School football quarterback Ty Blair tries to find an open player to pass the ball during the October 13 match against the Georgetown Eagles. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Battle for Birkelbach

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, October 16, 2023
Cross-town rival high schools came head-to-head to claim Birkelbach Field Friday. The showdown resulted in the Georgetown Eagles winning against the East View Patriots 31-13.
(Front to back) Keri Davis, Vicki Goodrich, Vick's husband Robert Goodrich and Duane Davis (Keri's husband) watch the annular eclipse during a Saturday, October 14, 2023 gathering at Berry Springs Parks & Preserve, hosted by Friends of Berry Springs Park. An annular eclipse occurs when the moon gets between the earth and sun. The eclipse's visibility was approximately 89% in the Austin area. Photo by Andy Sharp.

(Front to back) Keri Davis, Vicki Goodrich, Vick's husband Robert Goodrich and Duane Davis (Keri's husband) watch the annular eclipse during a Saturday, October 14, 2023 gathering at Berry Springs Parks & Preserve, hosted by Friends of Berry Springs Park. An annular eclipse occurs when the moon gets between the earth and sun. The eclipse's visibility was approximately 89% in the Austin area. Photo by Andy Sharp.

A view of the annular eclipse from Berry Springs Parks & Preserve

Andy Sharp
Monday, October 16, 2023
Families enjoy watching the annular eclipse during a Saturday, October 14, gathering at Berry Springs Parks & Preserve, hosted by Friends of Berry Springs Park.  An annular eclipse occurs when the moon gets between the earth and sun.
Nick Martinez (left), Mallory Destree, Michele Ellison, Bonnie Tamez, Joell de Leon, Eric Matula (right).

Nick Martinez (left), Mallory Destree, Michele Ellison, Bonnie Tamez, Joell de Leon, Eric Matula (right).

The Gabriels Funeral Chapel and Crematory honoring our past for 30 years

Abbey Archer
Monday, October 16, 2023
For the past 30 years, The Gabriels Funeral Chapel and Crematory has been  catering to Williamson County clients’ unique wishes as they help families feel comfortable with their loved one’s final resting place. “We try to cater to any request that is legal and attainable.
Burning the Ride on Center for Kids Cowgirl Brunch, tables are decorated by the attendees in a competition. Courtesy of ROCK.

Burning the Ride on Center for Kids Cowgirl Brunch, tables are decorated by the attendees in a competition. Courtesy of ROCK.

ROCK hosts second annual Cowgirl Brunch in November

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Georgetown nonprofit Ride on Center for Kids will hold its second annual Cowgirl Bruncheon at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 4, at the Merlin Hoppe Arena at 2050 Rockride Lane in Georgetown.   This year’s “Courage & Grit” themed bruncheon will feature Rear Admiral Christina M.
The three proposed new fire stations would help reduce response times in areas where the response times are more than 9 minutes. (Photo courtesy ESD 8)

The three proposed new fire stations would help reduce response times in areas where the response times are more than 9 minutes. (Photo courtesy ESD 8)

Correction: ESD 8 proposes new sales and use tax

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
An error in the October 8 edition of the Sun led to the publishing of property tax rates instead of information about a proposed sales and use tax for Emergency Service District 8.
Silver Moon Curios, owned by Kandy Mitchell, is located in the Co-Op building at 308 West Eighth Street.

Silver Moon Curios, owned by Kandy Mitchell, is located in the Co-Op building at 308 West Eighth Street.

As holidays approach, support local spots

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Georgetown businesses and restaurants will offer holiday shopping and dining specials as part of the annual Small Business Saturday event on November 25, the day after Black Friday. This day in November gives shoppers the opportunity to support local and small businesses.
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