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Artemio Olivarez settles in for the night on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at the Madella Hilliard Neighborhood Center, located at 803 West Eighth Street. Photos by Andy Sharp.

Artemio Olivarez settles in for the night on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at the Madella Hilliard Neighborhood Center, located at 803 West Eighth Street. Photos by Andy Sharp.

Georgetown opens warming center to provide shelter during low overnight temps

Andy Sharp
Sunday, January 14, 2024
The Madella Hilliard Neighborhood Center, located at 803 West Eighth Street, Georgetown, opened as a warming center  for people needing shelter Sunday, January 14, as temperatures dipped under 20 degrees.
The photo shown to city council demonstrates what the new book locker would look like if the program moves forward. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

The photo shown to city council demonstrates what the new book locker would look like if the program moves forward. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

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Georgetown pursues book locker program, grant application

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, January 12, 2024
A new book locker funded by the Friends of the Georgetown Public Library could be coming to the Carver Center for Families. The locker would allow someone to check an item out online through the Georgetown Public Library.
Last Dance on the Starlight Pier. Photo courtesy The Hill Country Authors Series.

Last Dance on the Starlight Pier. Photo courtesy The Hill Country Authors Series.

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Hill County Author Series hosts meeting in February

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, January 11, 2024
The Hill Country Authors Series returns in February with award-winning Austin author, Sarah Bird, to discuss her latest novel, Last Dance on the Starlight Pier, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 22, at the Georgetown Public Library.

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Numerous Georgetown programs honoring Dr. King

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., many organizations throughout the City of Georgetown are hosting events on January 15 to honor the impact and legacy of the civil rights leader.  Beginning at noon on the 15th, there will be a MLK Day March starting at the courthouse on the Square.
A Red-Shouldered Hawk hunts for food at Berry Springs Park & Preserve on Saturday, January 6.  Photo by Andy Sharp

A Red-Shouldered Hawk hunts for food at Berry Springs Park & Preserve on Saturday, January 6.  Photo by Andy Sharp

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Soaring through Berry Springs Park

Andy Sharp
Monday, January 8, 2024
A Red-Shouldered Hawk hunts for food at Berry Springs Park & Preserve on Saturday, January 6.  Photo by Andy Sharp
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