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Todd Pettengill stands holding one of his bowling balls at Lucky Strike Georgetown located at 1010 North Austin Avenue. Mr. Pettengill brings a rolling bag with four balls, of varying weights, to choose from depending on lane conditions. Photo by Abbey Archer

Todd Pettengill stands holding one of his bowling balls at Lucky Strike Georgetown located at 1010 North Austin Avenue. Mr. Pettengill brings a rolling bag with four balls, of varying weights, to choose from depending on lane conditions. Photo by Abbey Archer

Bowling builds personal ties

Abbey Archer
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Todd Pettengill started bowling in team leagues at Lucky Strike Georgetown, which is owned and operated by Bowlero, last year. “League bowling is really fun,” Mr. Pettengill said. “I joined because I'm retired and my daughter kind of pushed me. She said, ‘You need to get out and just meet people.
Keynote speaker Shilo Harris, right, receives a brick from Diane Klutz, the Veteran’s Memorial Advisory Group Chairwoman, that will be placed in Sun City’s Veteran’s Memorial Plaza. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Keynote speaker Shilo Harris, right, receives a brick from Diane Klutz, the Veteran’s Memorial Advisory Group Chairwoman, that will be placed in Sun City’s Veteran’s Memorial Plaza. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Sun City honors community with Patriot Day event

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Throughout Shilo Harris’ keynote speech at the Sun City Patriot Day Ceremony on September 11, his West Texas drawl filled stories of him hat shopping, recalling the importance of 9/11 and spending time with his family.

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Georgetown’s $1.3 billion budget finalized

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Georgetown City Council approved the second reading of the proposed 35.3 cent tax rate and $1.3 billion total budget for Fiscal Year 2026 during the September 9 city council meeting. Both will go into effect October 1. The finalized budget is $457.4 million more than the $842.
Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder, left, and County Judge Steven Snell, center, spoke about development in Georgetown and the county at a panel hosted by Glenn Hart, right. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder, left, and County Judge Steven Snell, center, spoke about development in Georgetown and the county at a panel hosted by Glenn Hart, right. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Area leaders talk county development, economy

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, September 11, 2025
During a September 3 discussion at the Palace Theatre about growth in Williamson County, Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder, County Judge Steve Snell and Georgetown Economic Development Director Cameron Goodman outlined changes to Georgetown and Williamson County’s economy and how the area is using...
County Commissioner Valerei Covey explains her reasoning for the Lipstick project during the September 9 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County Commissioner Valerei Covey explains her reasoning for the Lipstick project during the September 9 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Commissioners hash out improvement projects

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
The Williamson County Commissioners Court allocated more than half of its designated Capital Improvement Projects budget to construction tasks during the September 9 meeting. Commissioners approved $25,459,211 of the $44.
Kevin waits for his owner Tony Kawashima to toss a toy into the pool during K-9 Kerplunk, held in the outdoor pool at the Georgetown Recreation Center on Saturday, September 6, 2025.

Kevin waits for his owner Tony Kawashima to toss a toy into the pool during K-9 Kerplunk, held in the outdoor pool at the Georgetown Recreation Center on Saturday, September 6, 2025.

Doggie Paddle at the K-9 Kerplunk

Andy Sharp
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Georgetown's K-9 Kerplunk is held in the outdoor pool at the Georgetown Recreation Center on Saturday, September 6. The annual event is sponsored by Georgetown Parks & Recreation. This year’s event had separate pool times, one for smaller dogs, another for larger dogs.

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Roundabout: September 10, 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
The following events are taking place in the greater Georgetown area over the next month. Patriot Day ceremonyA Patriot Day Ceremony will be held in the Social Center Ballroom, on Thursday, September 11, at 11 a.m. to commemorate the 2,977 lives lost in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

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Strings & Things: Alison Tucker brings her rich alto voice to Lark & Owl

Ellen Greeney
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Alison Tucker describes herself as a writer, poet, woodworker, high-tech geek, spouse and mom. After 20 years in the corporate world and 14 years as a stay-at-home mom, she has turned her focus to music. She blends folk, country, and Americana and serves it up with her warm, rich alto voice.
Robert Rauschuber, Judy Whitfield and Danny Cable accepted the Texas Alliance Walk for Life’s Top Church award on behalf of the parish. Photo courtesy Danny Cable

Robert Rauschuber, Judy Whitfield and Danny Cable accepted the Texas Alliance Walk for Life’s Top Church award on behalf of the parish. Photo courtesy Danny Cable

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St. Helen Catholic Church gets top award, Life Chain event on the way

News Staff
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
St. Helen Catholic Church in Georgetown received the Texas Alliance Walk for Life’s Top Church award for congregations with more than 1,000 members.
Isaiah 117 House Williamson County Location Leader Tara Thornton, center, gives a speech before cutting the ribbon to open the house, September 6. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Isaiah 117 House Williamson County Location Leader Tara Thornton, center, gives a speech before cutting the ribbon to open the house, September 6. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Hope, healing and lavishing love

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
After three years of anticipation, Isaiah 117 House Williamson County held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday,  September 6, and welcomed its first children transitioning into the foster care system.
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