Georgetown

The front of the house features a small sitting area in the yard.

The front of the house features a small sitting area in the yard.

Wolf Ranch 3D printed homes open to the public Saturday

The first of the 3D printed homes built by ICON and Lennar in Georgetown will be made available for public viewing on Saturday, July 22, with a welcome event from 11 a.m to 3 p.m. The neighborhood is located south of Highway 29 on the northside of Wolf Ranch Parkway at Legends Lane.

West Georgetown restricted from watering through September 4

After placing the city under temporary Stage 3 Drought Restrictions Friday afternoon, the City of Georgetown announced Monday, July 17, that the water restrictions will remain in effect through September 4 for about 35 percent of its customers, all in areas of Georgetown “generally west of D.B.
“Final Fetch” by J.P. (Pat) Childress won first place.

“Final Fetch” by J.P. (Pat) Childress won first place.

Georgetown Public Library announced summer sculpture show winners

Winners of the Texas Society of Sculptors summer show were honored and announced  Sunday, July 16, at the Georgetown Public Library. The exhibit officially opened last month on June 18. The first place award went to “Final Fetch” by J.P. (Pat) Childress.
Taylor ISD superintendent Devin C. Padavil has been selected as Georgetown ISD's new superintendent.

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

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.
The Wood family: Brodie, Ashley, Brielle and Brixton proudly pose in their Bengals gear. (Photo Courtesy Bounce Marketing & Events).

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

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.

Georgetown temporarily enacts stage 3 water restrictions

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.
The Grumpy Jack was a pub concept started in the Soeffker’s  backyard.

The Grumpy Jack was a pub concept started in the Soeffker’s backyard.

English Pub The Grumpy George opening on the Square this summer

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.