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Spelunker David Meredith takes a close look at part of a 13 ½ foot long prehistoric elephant trunk recently uncovered in the Inner Space Cavern. Excavation work continues on the huge tusk, which will be left where it was found since it is so fragile. Not quite half of the tusk has been uncovered yet. It is visible to cavern visitors who pass by on the trail below. (Sun Archive)

Spelunker David Meredith takes a close look at part of a 13 ½ foot long prehistoric elephant trunk recently uncovered in the Inner Space Cavern. Excavation work continues on the huge tusk, which will be left where it was found since it is so fragile. Not quite half of the tusk has been uncovered yet. It is visible to cavern visitors who pass by on the trail below. (Sun Archive)

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TxDOT scans caverns for future protection

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, August 18, 2025
The Texas Department of Transportation created a 3D model of Inner Space Cavern last winter to establish its exact coordinates and protect it from future transportation projects along the Interstate 35 corridor.

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Georgetown YMCA gets large donation from H-E-B

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, August 15, 2025
At the YMCA Camp Brightwell’s annual “Camp was a Flip” pancake breakfast on August 8, grocer H-E-B announced it would donate $500,000 toward the new Georgetown YMCA that is being built on Williams Drive near Wellspring Church. A portion of this donation will also fund scholarships for YMCA programs.
Pre-K student Alex Tafs, 4, spends quiet time with his grandmother Toni Powell before going into his classroom on the first day of school at Annie Purl Elementary School on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Annie Purl has 650 students enrolled this academic year. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Pre-K student Alex Tafs, 4, spends quiet time with his grandmother Toni Powell before going into his classroom on the first day of school at Annie Purl Elementary School on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Annie Purl has 650 students enrolled this academic year. Photo by Andy Sharp.

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GISD students start new school year

Andy Sharp
Thursday, August 14, 2025
School was back in session in Georgetown ISD on August 14. 
City Manager David Morgan, left, presents the proposed budget for the 2026 fiscal year to Georgetown City Council members. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

City Manager David Morgan, left, presents the proposed budget for the 2026 fiscal year to Georgetown City Council members. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Average Georgetown tax bills could go up by $14 for FY 2026

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, August 14, 2025
The proposed property tax rate by Georgetown City Manager David Morgan for the 2026 Fiscal Year is 35.30 cents per $100 valuation, which is down from the FY25 approved tax rate from 36.47 cents per $100 valuation.
Michelle Augustine

Michelle Augustine

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Living homeless in Georgetown is presentation topic

Katherine Hamilton
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Living homeless in Georgetown is a day-to-day existence. “Where am I sleeping tonight?” is the daily question.Sun City Democrats hosted a presentation August 9 on how the area’s unhoused get by — and how they don’t. The presenter was Michelle Augustine, founder of Navigation Services.
Head Chef Gregory Schwab standing beside restaurant owners Andrew Newport and Hannah Matthews (soon to be Newport). Photo by Abbey Archer

Head Chef Gregory Schwab standing beside restaurant owners Andrew Newport and Hannah Matthews (soon to be Newport). Photo by Abbey Archer

Juniper Cocktails & Kitchen opens on the Square

Abbey Archer
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Juniper Cocktails & Kitchen opened July 29, bringing craft cocktails and European-style tapas just off the Georgetown Square.
Gary McNabbstands beside a lamp he made out of a mushroom lawn sculpture. He told his wife that he can ‘make anything’ into a lamp— so she dared him to use a sculpture from their yard. Photo by Abbey Archer

Gary McNabbstands beside a lamp he made out of a mushroom lawn sculpture. He told his wife that he can ‘make anything’ into a lamp— so she dared him to use a sculpture from their yard. Photo by Abbey Archer

Austin Lampworks glows up Georgetown

Abbey Archer
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Austin Lampworks offers a unique perspective on the lighting industry by combining sentimentality and creativity. The eclectic Georgetown store provides lamp repairs, custom lamps and custom shades.Owner Gary McNabb runs the business with his son, Kevin.
Justice of the Peace Judge Evelyn McLean, center, explains to participants what cases they are going to observe during the first Judge for a Day program for Precinct 3, August 6. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Justice of the Peace Judge Evelyn McLean, center, explains to participants what cases they are going to observe during the first Judge for a Day program for Precinct 3, August 6. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Residents witness inner workings of JP system

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, August 11, 2025
There are many different facets of government. From the state legislature to city council meetings, even the most informed resident can learn something new. That’s why Justice of the Peace Judge Evelyn McLean of Precinct 3 began the “Judge for a Day” shadowing program August 5-6.
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