Georgetown
Kelly Ann Carney, owner of Therapie Boutique, and Kandy Mitchell, owner of Silver Moon Curios, stand in front of the Co-Op building at 308 West Eighth Street.
Silver Moon Curios, Therapie Boutique and Co-Op Salons find homes in co-op space for self-employed women
Abbey Archer
“It’s a magical place, that’s all I can say, in my eyes and in our customer’s eyes,” said Kelly Ann Carney, owner of Therapie Boutique. “I call it the hidden secret. … People walk in here every single day and they’re like, ‘How long have you been here? How have I never seen you?
Sunday, September 10, 2023
Closed: I-35 entrance ramp off Williams Drive
Kaitlyn Wilkes
The northbound Interstate 35 entrance ramp off Williams Drive — exit 262 — has been permanently closed due to reconstruction of the important Georgetown intersection by the Texas Department of Transportation.
Friday, September 8, 2023
Central Texas Philharmonic pulls out the stops at annual fundraiser
Kaitlyn Wilkes
The Central Texas Philharmonic will host its annual Crescendo fundraiser Sunday, September 17, to help generate funds for the 2023-2024 season.
The fundraiser will take place at the Sheraton Hotel from 6 to 9 p.m. and will feature Philharmonic musicians, hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar and live auction.
Friday, September 8, 2023
GISD trustees likely to lower property tax rate
Katherine Hamilton
GISD trustees will adopt a 2023-24 property tax rate at their September 18 meeting — and property owners likely can expect a reduction.
Thursday, September 7, 2023
GISD trustees review 2023’s grades 3-8 STAAR scores
Katherine Hamilton
Georgetown ISD trustees recently got a first look at 2023 Reading and Math STAAR scores for students in grades 3 through 8 — and the conclusion was, “We’re holding steady with a slight improvement,” according to Wes Vanicek, GISD’s chief strategist for Assessment and Feedback.
Thursday, September 7, 2023
The Parmer Fire that occurred in July in Cedar Park burned down part of an apartment complex. Thirty-seven acres were lost in the fire. Photo courtesy of the City of Cedar Park.
How our city, county work to stamp out future wildfires
During the past seven years, Georgetown and Williamson County residents have experienced the remnants of wind and rain from Hurricane Harvey, substantial power outages and dangerously icy roads during the five days of Winter Storm Uri in 2021, loss of property from the 2022 Jarrell tornado and most...Senior University’s longest student: Winnie Bowen
Abbey Archer
“I listen to TV and I listen to the dumb, dumb things people say,” said Winnie Bowen, who at 92 is one of the oldest members of Senior University. “It just kinda blows my mind how incurious some people are. They just don’t have any curiosity about anything.
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
City of Taylor Assistan Fire Chief Bobby Copeland salutes the flag at half-staff near the conclusion of Taylor's 19th annual Patriot Day observance at Heritage Square September 11, 2021. Sun Archive.
Williamson County remembers 9/11 on Patriot Day
Nalani Nuylan
On September 11, Williamson County residents will remember and honor the lives lost during the 9/11 attacks and other acts of great courage and sacrifice in services and events throughout the county. Here is a list of the events honoring Patriot Day.
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
GISD working to ‘get it right’ on state’s new school safety requirements
Katherine Hamilton
“Making sure we get it right” is how GISD’s Heather Stoner describes the district’s effort to comply with House Bill 3, the school safety legislation passed in June by the Texas Legislature.
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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Strict Stage 3 water restrictions continue for western Georgetown residents
Kaitlyn Wilkes
The City of Georgetown is extending Stage 3 water restrictions to customers in areas west of D.B. Wood Road and southwest of Williams Drive until further notice after the initial placement of water restrictions was said to be re-evaluated on Labor Day.
Tuesday, September 5, 2023