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The teller’s desk is right by the entrance of the new location. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

The teller’s desk is right by the entrance of the new location. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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R Bank finds new home in downtown Georgetown

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, July 28, 2023
The Georgetown location of R Bank is relocating, moving from its space on Williams Drive to a new building at 405 Austin Avenue, across the street from Monument Cafe.   The new space is larger than the bank’s previous.  “We’d outgrown that building,” R Bank CEO Steve Stapp said.
Stage 3 water restriction area.

Stage 3 water restriction area.

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Georgetown updates residents on water restrictions

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, July 28, 2023
The City of Georgetown further explained its decision to enact Stage 2 and Stage 3 water restrictions across the city and the stability of the city’s water system during a Tuesday, July 25, news conference.
The Williamson County Courthouse. Sun Archive.

The Williamson County Courthouse. Sun Archive.

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Commissioners Court discusses new laws around future bond elections

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, July 28, 2023
Williamson County Commissioners Court discussed new bond election ethics and issues stemming from new laws passed by the Texas Legislature.    Public Finance Lawyer Carol D. Polumbo provided the updated during a special court session July 25.   Election code 255.
Rebecca Clemons, Williamson County senior director of HR, presents the county employee policy manual to commissioners court on July 25. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Rebecca Clemons, Williamson County senior director of HR, presents the county employee policy manual to commissioners court on July 25. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Commissioners discuss Fiscal Year 2024 pay for county employees

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, July 28, 2023
Williamson County Senior Director of Human Resources Rebecca Clemons gave multiple presentations July 25 to commissioner’s court about updates to the county employee policy manual, compensation and other items involving county employees. If approved, policies will go into effect on October 1.
This rendering of the YMCA that could be built from the first scenario is what the facility could look like without City contribution. (courtesy YMCA and Schafer Architecture)

This rendering of the YMCA that could be built from the first scenario is what the facility could look like without City contribution. (courtesy YMCA and Schafer Architecture)

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City council continues partnership discussion with YMCA

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, July 27, 2023
More details were shared Tuesday, July 25, about a future partnership between the city of Georgetown and the YMCA of Central Texas.
Sherilyn Vineyard’s photography is on display in the Café Gallery through August 31.

Sherilyn Vineyard’s photography is on display in the Café Gallery through August 31.

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BiblioFiles: August Art at the Georgetown Public Library

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
Sherilyn Vineyard’s “Hidden in Plain Sight: Macro and Landscape Photography of Central Texas” opened on July 25 in the Café Gallery at the Georgetown Public Library.

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Georgetown Arts and Culture Board gives over $14,000 in grants

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
The Georgetown Board of Arts and Culture approved $14,944 in grants for local arts and culture organizations. The organizations highlighted help fund local arts and culture programming. The funding is provided for projects taking place between October 1 and March 31, 2024.
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