Georgetown

The proposed budget and tax rate were presented by city staff during the August 28 regular city council meeting. Both items were unanimously approved by city council. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

The proposed budget and tax rate were presented by city staff during the August 28 regular city council meeting. Both items were unanimously approved by city council. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Georgetown budget, tax rate set on first reading

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Georgetown will have a $842.6 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year, and will operate with a property tax rate of 36.47 cents per $100 assessed valuation. Both numbers were approved by city council on first reading Tuesday, August 27.
The cast discusses their tasks for the evening and tackling the next part in writing the script for Pride and Prejudice. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

The cast discusses their tasks for the evening and tackling the next part in writing the script for Pride and Prejudice. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Theater company beckons arts lovers with intimate performances

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, September 2, 2024
By day, Brandon Lindsey serves as the General Manager of ThunderCloud Subs on the Square, making sandwiches and connections with regulars. However, Mr. Lindsey moonlights as one of the co-founders of independent Georgetown theater company Druid & Bard. Mr.

Field of Honor

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, September 2, 2024
The Field of Honor — organized by Georgetown’s Rotary Club every year in honor of Veteran’s Day — is looking for beneficiaries for this year’s event. The Field of Honor will take place in San Gabriel Park this year from November 9-17.

Sales tax revenue skyrockets in Liberty Hill

Abbey Archer
Monday, September 2, 2024
The August 2024 sales tax revenue report by the Texas Comptroller revealed that revenue in Liberty Hill skyrocketed, increasing by 62.52 percent since August 2023. Meanwhile, sales tax revenue in Taylor plummeted, bringing in a mere 41 percent less when compared to the year prior.
Landscape architect and bird watch guide Martin Byhower stands beside his American beautyberry tree. The tree leaves serve as natural insecticide and birds love to eat the purple berries.

Landscape architect and bird watch guide Martin Byhower stands beside his American beautyberry tree. The tree leaves serve as natural insecticide and birds love to eat the purple berries.

Sun City naturalist’s home garden stars in upcoming PBS Show

Abbey Archer
Monday, September 2, 2024
Sun City Resident Martin Byhower and his native garden will be featured on the Central Texas Gardener show on PBS Station KRLU on October 19 at noon and 4 p.m. and on October 20 at 9 a.m. The Central Texas Gardener show is the longest running show on PBS.
A wiffle ball field is one of the outdoor features at Camp Brightside, a restaurant and outdoor space that will open this weekend.

A wiffle ball field is one of the outdoor features at Camp Brightside, a restaurant and outdoor space that will open this weekend.

Camp Briteside brings summer camp vibe to Georgetown restaurant scene

Abbey Archer
Monday, September 2, 2024
Up the road on Williams Drive, Camp Briteside is creating a new restaurant, bar and outdoor space for residents in Northwest Georgetown. Located on a 54-acre property at 8701 Ranch Road 2338, the business will have a grand opening this Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Larry McManus — the director of business and community development at the governor’s office — spoke to the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce August 22.

Larry McManus — the director of business and community development at the governor’s office — spoke to the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce August 22.

Chamber luncheon covers statewide economic development

Abbey Archer
Monday, September 2, 2024
Texas is the eighth largest economy in the world based on its gross domestic product, and Georgetown Chamber of Commerce members learned August 22 about economic activities across the state.
Jeff Davis (front left) leads the band during a summer concert hosted by the City of Georgetown in 2018.

Jeff Davis (front left) leads the band during a summer concert hosted by the City of Georgetown in 2018.

The Georgetown Fire Department Pipes and Drums revives after covid

Abbey Archer
Monday, September 2, 2024
 The Georgetown Fire Department Pipes and Drums will perform one of their first major events since the Covid-19 pandemic on September 11.Assistant Chief Jeff Davis, the pipe major of the band, currently leads eight pipers, who include firefighters and two police officers.
A rainbow forms over a cotton field and Prince of Peace Lutheran Church a little after 7 p.m. on Monday, August 26, 2024. The church is on County Road 417 in Wuthrich Hill. Areas of Williamson County welcomed rain and cooler temperatures beginning Monday afternoon. Photo by Andy Sharp.

A rainbow forms over a cotton field and Prince of Peace Lutheran Church a little after 7 p.m. on Monday, August 26, 2024. The church is on County Road 417 in Wuthrich Hill. Areas of Williamson County welcomed rain and cooler temperatures beginning Monday afternoon. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Rainy week yields vibrant photos

Andy Sharp
Saturday, August 31, 2024
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