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Georgetown is considering three different configurations for San Gabriel Park’s sports fields. This configuration would have the soccer fields closer to the skate park and existing parking. (Maps courtesy City of Georgetown

Georgetown is considering three different configurations for San Gabriel Park’s sports fields. This configuration would have the soccer fields closer to the skate park and existing parking. (Maps courtesy City of Georgetown

Feedback sought for Blue Hole, San Gabriel parks

Changes are coming to two of Georgetown’s most popular parks, and residents had an opportunity to learn about plans during two open houses December 11 and 12.

Ring in the new year with events around town

In addition to personal celebrations and those preparing to eat black eyed peas on New Year's Day, places around Georgetown and the county will host events to ring in the new year with music, food, champagne and good conversation. Saddle Shop Saloon711 South Main StreetDecember 31, 5-9 p.m.
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

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

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

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

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

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.

CAMPO approves funding to widen SH 130

The Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization approved $250 million of Texas Department of Transportation funding December 9 to widen State Highway 130 in Williamson County.
Little Remmington Heppner and her mom, Emma, get started on a bike assembly. “We’re helping people that doesn’t have bikes,” Remmington said.

Little Remmington Heppner and her mom, Emma, get started on a bike assembly. “We’re helping people that doesn’t have bikes,” Remmington said.

Georgetown’s City Church gifts bikes to Cooper Elementary students

A childhood thrill — power pedaling through a neighborhood on a new bicycle — is becoming a dream come true for some Georgetown youngsters this holiday season.