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A proposed timeline outlines expansion options over time to address growing demands at the Georgetown Public Library (Illustrations courtesty Steinberg Hart)

A proposed timeline outlines expansion options over time to address growing demands at the Georgetown Public Library (Illustrations courtesty Steinberg Hart)

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Library faces space constraints

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, November 15, 2024
A year’s worth of research has revealed that the Georgetown Public Library needs more square footage to expand its services to meet future expected demands.

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Dialogue leads to postponed decision from city council

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, November 15, 2024
After nearly two hours of discussion, Georgetown City Council postponed a decision about a Special Use Permit for an already-operating industrial business park at 1305 Blue Ridge Drive, north of Westinghouse Road and adjacent to Teravista.
Pie Jacked in Round Rock offers vegan top-allergy free pies in three sizes. Displayed are a 9-inch family-sized apple pie, a 5.5-inch sweetie-sized cherry pie and a 4-inch cutie-size pumpkin pie.

Pie Jacked in Round Rock offers vegan top-allergy free pies in three sizes. Displayed are a 9-inch family-sized apple pie, a 5.5-inch sweetie-sized cherry pie and a 4-inch cutie-size pumpkin pie.

Thanksgiving pies available to order

Abbey Archer
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away. While some bakeries in the area — like Lulu’s Pie Shoppe on the Square — are already booked full for the holiday, there’s still some time to place a last-minute order for a traditional pie for your family’s dinner table.
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.

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.

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Church draws attention to gun violence

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, November 14, 2024
 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.
D.B. Wood Road closures. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

D.B. Wood Road closures. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

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Georgetown undertakes road construction projects

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
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.

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Giving Tuesday encourages nonprofit donations after Black Friday

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
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.

Williamson County seeks feedback on Hazard Mitigation Action Plan

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, November 11, 2024
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.
Rosa Lee and Ben Castro won the award for largest pumpkin with “Big Max.” (Photos Courtesy Williamson County AgriLife Extension Office)

Rosa Lee and Ben Castro won the award for largest pumpkin with “Big Max.” (Photos Courtesy Williamson County AgriLife Extension Office)

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Wilco shows off vegetable growing skills

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, November 11, 2024
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.

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Marine Birthday Ball celebrates branch’s long history

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, November 11, 2024
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.
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