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Beatrice Aranda

Beatrice Aranda

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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)

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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.
From left to right: Loretta Schietinger, Oscar Salazar-Bueno, Kyle Russell, Donald Peterson, Levi Pickett, Josh Little, Victor Rodriguez, Nick Woolery, Precinct 4 Commissioner Russ Boles, Precinct 3 Commissioner Valerie Covey, Steven Shull, Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder, Josh Little, Klye Wilganowski, Eddie Church, Kelley Hernandez-Host, Chris Bradley, Amalia Puentes-ZuaZua, Garett Sartin. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

From left to right: Loretta Schietinger, Oscar Salazar-Bueno, Kyle Russell, Donald Peterson, Levi Pickett, Josh Little, Victor Rodriguez, Nick Woolery, Precinct 4 Commissioner Russ Boles, Precinct 3 Commissioner Valerie Covey, Steven Shull, Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder, Josh Little, Klye Wilganowski, Eddie Church, Kelley Hernandez-Host, Chris Bradley, Amalia Puentes-ZuaZua, Garett Sartin. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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Williamson County, Georgetown celebrates new roadway

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Williamson County Commissioners celebrated the completion of the first phase of Corridor C, Monday afternoon. The ribbon cutting marked the completion of the project, connecting Sam Houston Avenue at Patriot Way to State Highway 29. The road opens to traffic this Friday, December 20.
Largemouth bass and common carp float belly up in the San Gabriel River on November 27. About 100 fish were reported dead by the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality, which is still investigating the cause of death. Photo courtesy of Mark Shepherd.

Largemouth bass and common carp float belly up in the San Gabriel River on November 27. About 100 fish were reported dead by the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality, which is still investigating the cause of death. Photo courtesy of Mark Shepherd.

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San Gabriel River fish kill sparks concern

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, December 13, 2024
The Texas Commission of Environmental Quality is investigating the water quality in the San Gabriel River after dozens of fish turned up dead east of Georgetown during the last week of November.
The first floor of the YMCA will house the facility’s various gyms, aquatics center, lobby, administration space and locker rooms. (Courtesy YMCA)

The first floor of the YMCA will house the facility’s various gyms, aquatics center, lobby, administration space and locker rooms. (Courtesy YMCA)

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YMCA changes course in programs

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Georgetown’s future YMCA will be slightly larger than expected, and some potential services have shifted compared to what is written in the Memorandum of Understanding between the YMCA and the city that was approved through the city’s 2023 bond program.
County Manager Rebecca Clemons answers questions about the proposed Death Investigator salaries during the December 10 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County Manager Rebecca Clemons answers questions about the proposed Death Investigator salaries during the December 10 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Wilco Commissioners proceed with death investigator hirings

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Williamson County is looking at applicants for its Death Inquest Investigators, and is entering the final administrative stages of setting up the new positions.
Mirian Diop, PhD, stands beside her coffee bean roaster with a cup of Tansania Ischesa coffee— a bean currently in the works.

Mirian Diop, PhD, stands beside her coffee bean roaster with a cup of Tansania Ischesa coffee— a bean currently in the works.

Katï Coffee roasts want to be part of community

Abbey Archer
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
In the industrial business park located on University Avenue, amidst much larger manufacturing and storage facilities, is the small Katï Coffee roastery. Marked by a sign advertising free coffee samples and a neon “open” sign, the roastery invites curious customers.
Carl Illig, Kevin Taylor and Gabriela Bravo stand with a check supporting the Wilco Guitar Society. (Photo courtesy Wilco Guitar Society)

Carl Illig, Kevin Taylor and Gabriela Bravo stand with a check supporting the Wilco Guitar Society. (Photo courtesy Wilco Guitar Society)

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Guitar society receives money for education programs

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, December 9, 2024
The Williamson County Guitar Society received a W.D. Kelley Foundation grant that will sponsor a series of educational programs about the history, culture and music of string instruments for area students.
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