Georgetown
Taylor ISD superintendent Devin C. Padavil has been selected as Georgetown ISD's new superintendent.
Georgetown ISD trustees select Taylor ISD superintendent as lone finalist
Katherine Hamilton
Georgetown ISD Board of Trustees have named Taylor ISD superintendent Devin C. Padavil as the lone finalist for the GISD superintendency.
The announcement was made Monday, July 17.
“We are excited to welcome Dr. Padavil to Georgetown,” Board President Elizabeth McFarland said.
Monday, July 17, 2023
The Wood family: Brodie, Ashley, Brielle and Brixton proudly pose in their Bengals gear. (Photo Courtesy Bounce Marketing & Events).
Make-A-Wish Foundation grants wish for Georgetown kid
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Georgetown six-year-old Brixton Wood has been a lifelong Cincinnati Bengals fan. When choosing what team to support, he looked to his dad, Brodie, who had been a Bengals fan for over 20 years. Brixton decided that he, too, would support the midwestern team.
Monday, July 17, 2023
Georgetown ISD trustees plan to name superintendent finalist July 17
Katherine Hamilton
Georgetown ISD trustees plan to name a lone finalist for the district’s next superintendent at their July 17 meeting.
The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in the auditorium of GISD’s Hammerlun Center, 507 East University Avenue.
Saturday, July 15, 2023
Georgetown temporarily enacts stage 3 water restrictions
Kaitlyn Wilkes
The City of Georgetown issued a press release on Friday, July 14, stating due to high, sustained water use and system treatments nearing capacity, the city is temporarily enacting stage 3 water restrictions.
The restrictions will last until Monday, July 17.
Friday, July 14, 2023
Georgetown begins contract negotiations with TxDOT for Highway 29 construction
Kaitlyn Wilkes
The City Council recommended approval for City Manager David Morgan to negotiate an Advanced Funding Agreement with TxDOT for an expansion of State Highway 29 in the July 11 consent agenda.
Thursday, July 13, 2023
The Grumpy Jack was a pub concept started in the Soeffker’s backyard.
English Pub The Grumpy George opening on the Square this summer
Abbey Archer
European immigrants Karen and Jack Soeffker are creating an authentic English pub off the Square called Grumpy George. The restaurant could open in early August.
Ms. Soeffker — the owner of All Things Kids on the Square — is originally from England.
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Wild turkeys in Sun City gather for a drink out of a bird bath. Photo by Barbara Luna
Sun City learns about wildlife in heatwaves
Linda Dwyer
Dangerous heat has already been the focus this summer in Central Texas. While some residents plan to stay indoors to beat the weather until the fall, wildlife doesn’t have that option.
Sun City Nature Club recently hosted an event titled “The Impact of Summer on Wildlife.
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Crop breeder Wenwei Xu shows off his new corn variety at a July 7 presentation.
Williamson County farmers learn about purple corn
Abbey Archer
The Williamson County AgriLife branch had a presentation July 7 about a new breed of corn, TAMZ102, that is higher in antioxidants and anthocyanins than traditional corn.
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
As demands grow, Georgetown continues water infrastructure investments
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Georgetown’s North Lake Water Treatment Plant expansion, which broke ground on construction two years ago, is expected to open in the next six to eight weeks, allowing the city to provide more residents with water as the local population continues to grow.
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
2-year-old Landon Kaliszewski enjoys a frozen iced treat with his dad Adam Kaliszewski.
Fun in the sun at Market Days
Andy Sharp
Georgetown Market Days was held on Saturday, July 8, 2023.
Tuesday, July 11, 2023