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Bob Templton of Zonda Education tells trustees July 17 that GISD is No. 2 in new home closings in metro area. Photo by Katherine Anthony

Bob Templton of Zonda Education tells trustees July 17 that GISD is No. 2 in new home closings in metro area. Photo by Katherine Anthony

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Georgetown ISD now No. 2 in Austin-area home sales

Katherine Hamilton
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
The Austin region is one of the strongest in Texas in terms of job growth, and job growth leads to population growth, which leads to enrollment growth in schools, Demographer Bob Templeton told Georgetown ISD trustees Monday, July 17. Mr.
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.

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Wolf Ranch 3D printed homes open to the public Saturday

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, July 20, 2023
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.

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West Georgetown restricted from watering through September 4

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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.

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Georgetown Public Library announced summer sculpture show winners

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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.

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Georgetown ISD trustees select Taylor ISD superintendent as lone finalist

Katherine Hamilton
Monday, July 17, 2023
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).

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Make-A-Wish Foundation grants wish for Georgetown kid

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, July 17, 2023
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.

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Georgetown temporarily enacts stage 3 water restrictions

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, July 14, 2023
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.
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