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Craig and Hunter Howell play together on stage at the Cotton Club in Granger. (Photo courtesy Craig Howell)

Craig and Hunter Howell play together on stage at the Cotton Club in Granger. (Photo courtesy Craig Howell)

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As Georgetown grows, so too, does music scene

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The sounds of Texas blues, country music, cover bands and rock n’ roll seep out of restaurants and bars in downtown Georgetown — like Barrel & Amps, Roots and Tejas Meat Supply — and street performers bring the Square to life each weekend.

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Special event applications process to change

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Applications for special events are being changed to create a more streamlined process for both applicants and Georgetown city staff. Discussed at the August 8 meeting, city staff presented the new procedures, fee structures and requested feedback from the council.
4-year-old Kacelyn Miles, her brother Landry, 2, center, and their mom Liz Miles cuddle a kitten during the Georgetown Animal Shelter's kitten adoption event held at the Georgetown Public Library on Thursday, August 10, 2023. All 19 kittens brought to the library were adopted at a reduced adoption fee.

4-year-old Kacelyn Miles, her brother Landry, 2, center, and their mom Liz Miles cuddle a kitten during the Georgetown Animal Shelter's kitten adoption event held at the Georgetown Public Library on Thursday, August 10, 2023. All 19 kittens brought to the library were adopted at a reduced adoption fee.

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Photos: Kittens at the Georgetown Library

Andy Sharp
Saturday, August 12, 2023
The Georgetown Animal Shelter's kitten adoption event was held at the Georgetown Public Library on Thursday, August 10.  All 19 kittens brought to the library were adopted at a reduced adoption fee.  
City Manager David Morgan presents the proposed budget to the City Council. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

City Manager David Morgan presents the proposed budget to the City Council. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Georgetown discusses tax rate for 2024 budget

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, August 10, 2023
For Fiscal Year 2024, Georgetown city staff projects the city’s revenue will be $97.59 million, a 9.3 percent decrease from the city’s 2023 budget.  City Manager David Morgan gave an overview of the next fiscal year’s budget and received input and feedback from the council at a workshop August 8.
Williamson County Elections Commission votes to approve elections administrator Chris Davis resignation at August 9 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Elections Commission votes to approve elections administrator Chris Davis resignation at August 9 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Elections Administrator Chris Davis resigned from Wilco

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
The Williamson County Election Commission accepted the resignation of Williamson County Elections Administrator Chris Davis effective immediately at the August 9 meeting. Starting at 9:30 in the morning, the commission entered into executive session for a private hearing for the employee.
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