Georgetown
County Briefs: Demolitions coming to old county jail site
Nalani Nuylan
Williamson County Commissioners November 5 said aspects of the historic county jail will be demolished to prepare the land for future uses. Construction crews will start removing non-historic additions around the historic Williamson County Jail.
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Members of the San Gabriel Unitarian Universalist Fellowship pose with the Vidas Robadas, or Stolen Lives, installation. Photo courtesy the San Gabriel Unitarian Universalist Fellowship.
Church draws attention to gun violence
Nalani Nuylan
The San Gabriel Unitarian Universalist Fellowship is joining a coalition of congregations, universities and advocates across Texas to display a “Vidas Robadas,” or Stolen Lives installation to raise awareness about gun violence.
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Georgetown undertakes road construction projects
Kaitlyn Wilkes
The City of Georgetown has active road projects that will result in some street closures and detours this month. To accommodate construction, residents may use alternate routes or plan for potential additional travel time.
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Giving Tuesday encourages nonprofit donations after Black Friday
Kaitlyn Wilkes
For the eighth year in a row, Austin-based nonprofit I Live Here I Give Here will gather funds to distribute to other causes across Central Texas during Giving Tuesday December 3. Giving Tuesday is a worldwide annual day of giving on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving.
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Williamson County seeks feedback on Hazard Mitigation Action Plan
Nalani Nuylan
Residents can review and leave comments on Williamson County’s Hazard Mitigation Action Plan. Williamson County is gathering feedback on the draft plan until November 15. The draft is available on the county’s website www.wilcotx.gov/218/Emergency-Management. Comments can be emailed to oem@wilco.
Monday, November 11, 2024
Rosa Lee and Ben Castro won the award for largest pumpkin with “Big Max.” (Photos Courtesy Williamson County AgriLife Extension Office)
Wilco shows off vegetable growing skills
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Williamson County’s AgriLife Extension Office awarded residents with prizes for mini, giant and decorated pumpkins, best vegetables and best “wonky vegetables.” Earlier this year, the office offered pumpkin seeds and seedlings to residents. The vegetable show was new this year.
Monday, November 11, 2024
Marine Birthday Ball celebrates branch’s long history
Kaitlyn Wilkes
The Marine Corps Williamson County Detachment will host a Marine Corps Birthday Ball in celebration of the branch’s 249th birthday. The public is invited to join in the celebration of the heritage and traditions of the Marine Corps November 9 at the Georgetown Community Center.
Monday, November 11, 2024
Scott Alarcón, CEO of Georgetown Health Foundation, speaking about the foundation’s philanthropy in Georgetown
Georgetown Health Foundation CEO outlines mission, impact at luncheon
Abbey Archer
“We want all to be empowered, to thrive,” Georgetown Health Foundation CEO Scott Alarcón said during a lunchtime presentation with Georgetown residents in October.
Monday, November 11, 2024
The ribbon cutting of Blue Sage Clothiers and Western Blonde Salon took place October 25, 2023. Shalene Scarborough, owner of Western Blonde Salon is holding the scissors. Kim Cauble is to her left. Photo courtesy of Alexis Fernardez
Blue Sage Clothiers offers rock-n-roll, Western styles
Abbey Archer
“One of my favorite things is to help somebody realize that they are beautiful just as they are,” said Kim Cauble, owner of Blue Sage Clothiers.Blue Sage Clothiers is celebrating one year of being open next door to Western Blonde Salon, at 806 South Myrtle Street.
Monday, November 11, 2024
Staccato Ranch opens “Lone Star Hideout” run-n-gun course
Abbey Archer
Staccato — an award-winning, Florence-based manufacturer of high-performance pistols for both law enforcement and civilians — opened an 800-acre shooting ranch on County Road 233 earlier this year. The company hopes it will one day will have the reputation of being the “Disneyland of shooting.
Monday, November 11, 2024