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Molly Jackson, as Mary Lennox, and James Hamrick, playing Dickon, are pictured in a dress rehearsal photo from the Georgetown Palace production of “The Secret Garden” on Thursday, January 30, 2025. The play runs on the Springer Stage through March 2. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Molly Jackson, as Mary Lennox, and James Hamrick, playing Dickon, are pictured in a dress rehearsal photo from the Georgetown Palace production of “The Secret Garden” on Thursday, January 30, 2025. The play runs on the Springer Stage through March 2. Photo by Andy Sharp.

'Secret Garden' thriving on Georgetown's Springer Stage

Andy Sharp
Friday, January 31, 2025
The Georgetown Palace production of “The Secret Garden” runs on the Springer Stage through March 2. Visit www.georgetownpalace.com for tickets and information. Photos by Andy Sharp
The proposed expansion of the downtown library would include demolishing the existing west wing, constructing a new three story wing that extends into the existing parking lot and expanding the existing lobby to connect to the new third-story west wing. (Courtesy of Steinberg Hart)

The proposed expansion of the downtown library would include demolishing the existing west wing, constructing a new three story wing that extends into the existing parking lot and expanding the existing lobby to connect to the new third-story west wing. (Courtesy of Steinberg Hart)

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Expansions to library services include high future costs

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, January 30, 2025
As library demands increase, Georgetown City Council will look at book lockers, library micro-branches and expanding its downtown facility to serve the growing population.
Mike Lugo, center, was sworn in as Williamson County’s new Fire Marshal, January 28. Commemorations of him are Bill Zito, director of Emergency Services (far left), County Commissioner Terry Cook, Mr. Lugo’s family, County Commissioner Valerie Covey and County Commissioner Russ Boles, far left. Photo by courtesy of Williamson County.

Mike Lugo, center, was sworn in as Williamson County’s new Fire Marshal, January 28. Commemorations of him are Bill Zito, director of Emergency Services (far left), County Commissioner Terry Cook, Mr. Lugo’s family, County Commissioner Valerie Covey and County Commissioner Russ Boles, far left. Photo by courtesy of Williamson County.

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Williamson County gains new fire marshal

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
 Mike Lugo is named Williamson County’s new Fire Marshal. He was sworn in on Tuesday, January 28, during the regular session of commissioners court. Commissioners approved Lugo’s appointment to a two-year term.

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Sign up for spring, summer camps

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Georgetown’s Parks and Recreation Department is hosting spring break or summer programs, and registration opens at 8 a.m. Monday, February 3, for residents and nonresidents. Summer camp registration will not open until March. Register online at https://georgetowntexas.gov/parks/programs/camps.
Business leaders from around the city gathered at the sold-out luncheon to hear the mayor speak. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Business leaders from around the city gathered at the sold-out luncheon to hear the mayor speak. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Mayor addresses growth demands, rising costs

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder spoke to the business community January 23 about the state of the city and Georgetown’s goals heading into 2025. As part of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce’s quarterly luncheon, the address was hosted by moderator Bryan Mays from TV station KVUE. Mr.

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Cedar Park scores biomedical company

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, January 27, 2025
Cedar Park will be the new home of Zeteo Biomedical, an Ausin-based biopharmaceutical drug company. “We are delighted to welcome Zeteo Biomedical to Cedar Park,” said Arthur Jackson, the city’s chief economic development officer.
Round Rock Mayor Craig Morgan, front, gives a speech about Kenney Fort Boulevard with Public Works Director Michael Thane, left, and County Commissioner Russ Boles behind. Photo courtesy of the City of Round Rock.

Round Rock Mayor Craig Morgan, front, gives a speech about Kenney Fort Boulevard with Public Works Director Michael Thane, left, and County Commissioner Russ Boles behind. Photo courtesy of the City of Round Rock.

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Round Rock, Williamson County commemorate road completion

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, January 27, 2025
The City of Round Rock and Williamson County held a ribbon cutting to mark the official completion of the latest extension of Kenney Fort Boulevard, Thursday morning.
Snow from the recent winter storm covers a Leander neighborhood on the morning of January 21. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Snow from the recent winter storm covers a Leander neighborhood on the morning of January 21. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Easy bounce back after Winter storm

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, January 27, 2025
Despite last week’s frigid temperatures and snow, impacts across Williamson County were minimal compared to the winter weather of recent years.
Most of the houses in the TRG neighborhood are older, single-story homes that have housed multiple generations. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Most of the houses in the TRG neighborhood are older, single-story homes that have housed multiple generations. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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TRG, San José leaders find joy in ‘small victory’

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, January 24, 2025
Residential leaders in the San José and Track-Ridge-Grasshopper neighborhoods celebrated what they called a “small victory” January 14, when Georgetown City Council agreed to compromises regarding residential building height restrictions in their neighborhoods.
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