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Sara Teeter, as Elsa, is pictured in a scene from the Thursday, November 20, 2025 dress rehearsal of “Frozen,” playing through February 1, 2026 on the Springer Stage. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Sara Teeter, as Elsa, is pictured in a scene from the Thursday, November 20, 2025 dress rehearsal of “Frozen,” playing through February 1, 2026 on the Springer Stage. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Enjoy Disney’s ‘Frozen’ this winter on the Palace stage

Linda Dwyer
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
The Georgetown Palace Theatre opened Disney’s Frozen November 21 on the historic Springer stage under the direction of Dr. Kristen Rogers.“For the first time in forever, experience the musical phenomenon that has taken the world by storm,” Palace promotions state.
The owner of Galaxy Bakery, Ike Thorpe, stands behind the counter with his cupcakes. Photo by Abbey Archer

The owner of Galaxy Bakery, Ike Thorpe, stands behind the counter with his cupcakes. Photo by Abbey Archer

Galaxy Bakery offers elevated desserts

Abbey Archer
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
It’s natural to develop a sweet tooth every year during the holiday season, and Galaxy Bakery just off the Square is an easy remedy. Owned by Georgetown’s Ike Thorpe, Galaxy Bakery opened in 2013 and offers cupcakes, cookies, pastries and coffee drinks.
Georgetown couple Sarah Davis-Ware and Qudduws Ware own Crisp & Chew bakery.

Georgetown couple Sarah Davis-Ware and Qudduws Ware own Crisp & Chew bakery.

Bakery serves crisp, chewy cookies

Abbey Archer
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Cookie lovers now have one more option to explore in Georgetown. Crisp & Chew cookie bakery will open a retail pickup shop at 1612 Williams Drive, northwest of Rivery Boulevard. Georgetown City Council granted a rezoning request for the project in October.
The ribbon cutters, from left, City Manager David Morgan, Council members Kevin Pitts, Ben Stewart, Amanda Parr, Jake French, Shawn Hood, Ron Garland and Ben Butler, celebrated the opening of the garage with city staff and employees from WGI and Swinerton, who helped build the garage. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

The ribbon cutters, from left, City Manager David Morgan, Council members Kevin Pitts, Ben Stewart, Amanda Parr, Jake French, Shawn Hood, Ron Garland and Ben Butler, celebrated the opening of the garage with city staff and employees from WGI and Swinerton, who helped build the garage. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Downtown parking garage opens, adds 315 spaces

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Georgetown’s first city parking garage — located at the corner of Main Street and Sixth Street — opened to the public on November 21, bringing more than 300 additional parking spaces to the Square.
County Judge Steve Snell, center, announces the plan for the Williamson County Water Study, November 25. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County Judge Steve Snell, center, announces the plan for the Williamson County Water Study, November 25. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County forms group to bolster long-term water supply

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Williamson County officials officially launched what they say will be a long-term water solution for the region. County commissioners allocated $500,000 for a Williamson County Water Study on November 25. The goal, according to the agenda, is to have a water solution in place for the next 50 years.
Hutto Resource Center Director Sandy Brockwell, left, and Food Pantery Assocaite Kenneth Wiley, right, unload a truck of donated food, November 18. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Hutto Resource Center Director Sandy Brockwell, left, and Food Pantery Assocaite Kenneth Wiley, right, unload a truck of donated food, November 18. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Nonprofits combat hunger across Wilco ahead of holidays

Katherine Hamilton
Monday, November 24, 2025
Sandy Brockwell, joined by Crystal Alexander, typed away on their laptops as volunteers Josh Ponce and Israel Maza restocked the food pantry at the Hutto Resource Center, November 18.Recently, the nonprofit has seen an uptick in people needing resources.
TCEQ employees, from left, Jose Alfonso Martinez, Maricela Zertuche and Alan Barraza were there to answer resident questions and explain the cleaning process for the wastewater. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

TCEQ employees, from left, Jose Alfonso Martinez, Maricela Zertuche and Alan Barraza were there to answer resident questions and explain the cleaning process for the wastewater. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Residents, developer butt heads over wastewater plant

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, November 24, 2025
For nine months, Georgetown resident Danette Ray has been raising awareness about a wastewater package plant that is planned near her property off State Highway 29 next to the San Gabriel River.

Sun City deer culling vote paused due to litigation

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, November 24, 2025
A vote by the Sun City Board of Directors — which was supposed to take place on November 20 to determine whether or not to cull the deer in the neighborhood — was delayed because of a lawsuit filed on November 13 against the development’s Community Association and Texas Parks and Wildlife.
From left, VP of Resource Development Linda Stephens, VP of Marketing Yvonne Woodburn, Southwestern Volunteer Holly Akers, and VP of Finance Deborah Thomas stand in the newly-decorated Assistance League Thrift Shop at 900 North Austin Avenue. The Assistance League supports causes including Operation School Bell — which provides clothing to students up to fifth grade — Georgetown ISD’s Bridges program, mentoring and reading programs in Jarrell and Florence ISDs, teacher funding and scholarships.

From left, VP of Resource Development Linda Stephens, VP of Marketing Yvonne Woodburn, Southwestern Volunteer Holly Akers, and VP of Finance Deborah Thomas stand in the newly-decorated Assistance League Thrift Shop at 900 North Austin Avenue. The Assistance League supports causes including Operation School Bell — which provides clothing to students up to fifth grade — Georgetown ISD’s Bridges program, mentoring and reading programs in Jarrell and Florence ISDs, teacher funding and scholarships.

Volunteer guide: Ways to give back this holiday season

Katherine Hamilton
Monday, November 24, 2025
Explore opportunities to help others in the Georgetown area. This guide lists area nonprofit organizations, service clubs and public groups that offer volunteer opportunities to residents or fundraisers that support the community.This list is not comprehensive.
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