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Emily Baker, left, helps Ariyah Robles adjust the strap on her helmet.

Emily Baker, left, helps Ariyah Robles adjust the strap on her helmet.

Kids get a joy ride with new tricycles

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, December 20, 2024
A surprise five years in the making, 50 children at the Mary Bailey Head Start preschool on College Street received brand new Huffy tricycles for Christmas. Santa Claus and Frosty the Snowman delivered the gifts to children at the preschool Tuesday, December 17.
A Gift of Time coordinator Genesis Cordova helps client John Miller with a Thanksgiving project. The nonprofit has received funding through Georgetown’s grant program, which could end next year. (Sun Archive)

A Gift of Time coordinator Genesis Cordova helps client John Miller with a Thanksgiving project. The nonprofit has received funding through Georgetown’s grant program, which could end next year. (Sun Archive)

Nonprofits raise concerns about ending city grants

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, December 20, 2024
A Gift of Time — a nonprofit that provides respite care for caregivers of those with mild to moderate Alzheimer's — has been a part of Georgetown since 2016. In the past, the organization applied for and received funds through the City of Georgetown’s Strategic Partnership Program.
Williamson County Director of Communications Connie Odom and Ryan Murray from ETC Institute present findings of the county's first community-wide survey during the December 17 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Director of Communications Connie Odom and Ryan Murray from ETC Institute present findings of the county's first community-wide survey during the December 17 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County residents give positive feedback on county-wide survey

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
The results are in! According to Williamson County’s first county-wide community survey, residents are satisfied with county services.
From left, Boy Scout Troop 155 Tree Leader Adam Jalbert stands in front of trees at the lot on Williams Drive with fellow scouts Gryphin Adams and Noah Dance and Scoutmaster Nathan Fontenot.

From left, Boy Scout Troop 155 Tree Leader Adam Jalbert stands in front of trees at the lot on Williams Drive with fellow scouts Gryphin Adams and Noah Dance and Scoutmaster Nathan Fontenot.

Boy scouts, tree sales keep holiday traditions alive

Abbey Archer
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Christmas is only two weeks away, and many Georgetown residents have already picked out their trees for this year.
Wilco facilities workers (from left Thomas Knightstep, Mark Raby, Vinnie Mastellone and Dean Chabot put up lights using a lift.

Wilco facilities workers (from left Thomas Knightstep, Mark Raby, Vinnie Mastellone and Dean Chabot put up lights using a lift.

From behind the scenes to the main attraction

Abbey Archer
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
December is a time of holiday cheer, community service and making things happen even when facing obstacles. This is especially the case for the Williamson County facilities team when hanging lights at the county courthouse, a historic structure that can’t be pierced by screws or nails.
Beatrice Aranda

Beatrice Aranda

Thriving tamale business run in home kitchen

Katherine Hamilton
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
With simple ingredients — meat, peppers, spices and masa — Beatrice Aranda has forged a late-in-life career making and selling tamales, a  savory, spicy, earthy treat loved by everyone at first bite.A mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Ms.
An overhead view of the buildings rendering shows a covered bar/restaurant area and uncovered outdoor seating. (Courtesy Overland Partners)

An overhead view of the buildings rendering shows a covered bar/restaurant area and uncovered outdoor seating. (Courtesy Overland Partners)

Council, HARC approve building on Austin Avenue

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Two days after Georgetown City Council issued a courthouse view waiver to a proposed building on Austin Avenue, the Historic Architectural Review Commission followed suit, approving height variance for the project Thursday, December 12.
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