Georgetown

County partners with Round Rock for road projects

Williamson County Commissioners Court received its monthly construction update, March 25. All projects discussed are part of the county’s road bond program.Senior Infrastructure Director Robert Daigh presented the updates, broken down by precinct.
Construction crews began early morning on June 26, 2012 tearing down the exterior of the city-owned building on Main Street. Workers used power saws, handheld jackhammers and a specially outfitted bobcat to take down the brick building piece-by-piece. The demolition is part of a project to ready the space for the Grape Creek Winery, which won an economic incentive loan to establish its business on the Courthouse Square. (Sun archive photo)

Construction crews began early morning on June 26, 2012 tearing down the exterior of the city-owned building on Main Street. Workers used power saws, handheld jackhammers and a specially outfitted bobcat to take down the brick building piece-by-piece. The demolition is part of a project to ready the space for the Grape Creek Winery, which won an economic incentive loan to establish its business on the Courthouse Square. (Sun archive photo)

Rules for historic demolitions weighed

Georgetown’s Historic Architecture Review Commission is working with city staff to update policies about demolitions in the historic district.

Commissioners appoint spaceport board

The Williamson County Commissioners Court appointed four members to the Central Texas Spaceport Development Corporation Board of Directors, March 25. The new board members will serve a two-year term beginning June 1 and ending on May 31, 2027.
Beth Jenkins

Beth Jenkins

Flight instructor honored

For 38 years, Beth Jenkins has owned and operated Pilot’s Choice Aviation at the Georgetown Municipal Airport, providing students with instruction on how to become pilots. Ms.
50 acres burnt near Parmer Lane: an overview shot shows an area in Cedar Park impacted by the Parmer Lane fire in August 2023. [Sun archive photo]

50 acres burnt near Parmer Lane: an overview shot shows an area in Cedar Park impacted by the Parmer Lane fire in August 2023. [Sun archive photo]

Williamson County issues county-wide burn ban

The Williamson County Commissioners Court issued a county-wide burn ban effective 10:18 a.m. on Tuesday, March 25, for a period not to exceed 90 days due to severe drought conditions. These conditions include above-average heat, low humidity, low fuel moisture, and high winds.
The Braga family owns and operates Milano Trattoria. From left are Gabriela, John and Roxana Braga.

The Braga family owns and operates Milano Trattoria. From left are Gabriela, John and Roxana Braga.

Milano Trattoria invites customers into their home

Hidden among the chain restaurants and shops at Wolf Ranch is Milano Trattoria, a family-run Italian restaurant that wants guests to feel right at home.
The City of Georgetown map shows Two Step Inn park and road closures as well as pedestrian crossings, bike parking and rideshare drop-off and pick-up. The festival takes place in San Gabriel Park. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

The City of Georgetown map shows Two Step Inn park and road closures as well as pedestrian crossings, bike parking and rideshare drop-off and pick-up. The festival takes place in San Gabriel Park. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

Street closures set for Two Step Inn

Various street and San Gabriel Park closures will be in effect from March 25 through April 11 to accommodate the Two Step Inn music festival, which takes place April 5 and 6.
This pedestrian bridge design by Miguel Rosales was approved last March by Georgetown City Council. It will be built alongside the Austin Avenue vehicular bridges. (Sun Archive)

This pedestrian bridge design by Miguel Rosales was approved last March by Georgetown City Council. It will be built alongside the Austin Avenue vehicular bridges. (Sun Archive)

Bridge architect talks new book, impact of bridges

Improvements to the Austin Avenue vehicular bridge are well underway, and a new pedestrian bridge is on the way in the near future.
Christopher Alan Young, 56, of Pearland. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County District Attorney's Office.

Christopher Alan Young, 56, of Pearland. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County District Attorney's Office.

Coin theft from elderly leads to 60 years in prison

A Williamson County jury found a 56-year-old man from Pearland guilty of theft of property from an elderly Williamson County resident — a first-degree felony — on Wednesday, March 12.The jury subsequently sentenced Christopher Alan Young to 60 years in prison and imposed a $10,000 fine.