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Third year of Two Step Inn within sight

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
The third annual Two Step Inn is taking place in less than a month – April 5 and 6 – at San Gabriel Park. The Georgetown Parks Department for years had planned for a festival space to provide entertainment to residents in its Parks Master Plan.
Piper Stege Nelson, executive director of I Live Here I Give Here, center, holds a sign promoting Amplify Wilco next to the county commissioners, February 25. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Piper Stege Nelson, executive director of I Live Here I Give Here, center, holds a sign promoting Amplify Wilco next to the county commissioners, February 25. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Nonprofits line the Square for Amplify Wilco, Wednesday

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, March 3, 2025
More than a dozen Williamson County nonprofits are partnering with Georgetown businesses to kick off Amplify Wilco Day on the Square, Wednesday, March 5, from 5-8 p.m.
This map shows where road safety improvements could be made throughout the county based on crash data. (Courtesy Capital Area Metro Planning Organization)

This map shows where road safety improvements could be made throughout the county based on crash data. (Courtesy Capital Area Metro Planning Organization)

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Regional organization shoots for federal road safety

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, March 3, 2025
After receiving $2.3 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Capital Area Metro Planning Organization is working with the City of Georgetown to conduct a roadway safety plan to potentially receive funds from the federal Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program later this year.
Jason Pennington

Jason Pennington

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GHS Lacrosse player to be honored in memorial clay shoot

Katherine Hamilton
Thursday, February 27, 2025
On the day that would be his last day, 16-year-old Jason Pennington worked with his coach and teammates to create a code the Georgetown High School Lacrosse Team could live and play by. They chose Teamwork, Accountability, and Grit — qualities that would underpin the team’s season.

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City staff works with legislators to reduce local impact

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, February 27, 2025
There’s less than a month left for state legislators to file bills for the 89th Legislative Session, and Georgetown’s city staff is already tracking more than 1,000 bills on their “watch list” because of the potential impacts to the city’s residents.
An apartment building located near the Georgetown Public Library is seen with the Williamson County courthouse in the background. If SB 840 passes, more multi-family buildings like this could appear downtown. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

An apartment building located near the Georgetown Public Library is seen with the Williamson County courthouse in the background. If SB 840 passes, more multi-family buildings like this could appear downtown. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Senate Bill would open door to more multifamily units

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
One of Governor Greg Abbott’s priority bills this legislative session is Senate Bill 840, which would allow multifamily housing to be built in areas with commercial, industrial or mixed-use zoning.
Kevin Taylor and Gabriela Bravo perform during a Williamson County Guitar Society meet and greet held at the Georgetown Public Library on Saturday, February 22.

Kevin Taylor and Gabriela Bravo perform during a Williamson County Guitar Society meet and greet held at the Georgetown Public Library on Saturday, February 22.

Williamson County Guitar Society plays at the library

Andy Sharp
Monday, February 24, 2025
Kevin Taylor and Gabriela Bravo performed during a Williamson County Guitar Society meet and greet held at the Georgetown Public Library on Saturday, February 22.  Their 30-minute performance was for those interested in playing or listening to guitar music.
Grace Beach performs a candlestick pose on the trotter horse, Atlas in Weir during a Thursday night practice, on February 13.

Grace Beach performs a candlestick pose on the trotter horse, Atlas in Weir during a Thursday night practice, on February 13.

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The Mane Event

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, February 24, 2025
Story and Photos by Nalani NuylanRodeo and dressage often come to mind when thinking about equestrian sports, while others like horse racing, polo and vaulting also provide entertainment for fans in the stands.
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