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GISD trustees get update on 2024 bond projects

Katherine Hamilton
Friday, December 6, 2024
Georgetown ISD trustees were updated on the district’s voter-approved 2024 bond program — an initiative informally tagged, “More space for ever-growing enrollment.” Lannon Heflin, GISD’s Chief of Strategic Operations presented a project report to trustees December 2 board.
The Georgetown Public Library in downtown Georgetown.

The Georgetown Public Library in downtown Georgetown.

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Winter programs for all at the Georgetown Public Library

Bibliofiles
Friday, December 6, 2024
The Georgetown Public Library is wrapping up 2024 with programs for all ages. Younger library patrons are encouraged to stop by the Kid’s Desk in December to pick up a paper mitten. Families are invited to cut out, decorate and return their mittens to the library.
The new Sprouts is located at 4610 Williams Drive, Georgetown.

The new Sprouts is located at 4610 Williams Drive, Georgetown.

Georgetown sprouts a new supermarket

Linda Dwyer
Friday, December 6, 2024
Sprouts Farmers Market held their Georgetown grand opening November 22-24. Shoppers got 20 percent off their purchases and the first 100 customers on Friday and Saturday received a reusable tote filled with freebies.  Sprouts began as a fruit stand in San Diego, California, in 1943.
Peggy Ogden-Howe is assisted with her meal preparation during the Community Thanksgiving, held Thursday, November 28, 2024 at the San Gabriel Community Center in San Gabriel Park. 200 pounds of turkey breast, combined with numerous side dishes, drinks and desserts were provided at no charge to anyone who wanted a Thanksgiving meal. The event was conducted by members of the Georgetown Beard Club, plus the City of Georgetown police and fire departments. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Peggy Ogden-Howe is assisted with her meal preparation during the Community Thanksgiving, held Thursday, November 28, 2024 at the San Gabriel Community Center in San Gabriel Park. 200 pounds of turkey breast, combined with numerous side dishes, drinks and desserts were provided at no charge to anyone who wanted a Thanksgiving meal. The event was conducted by members of the Georgetown Beard Club, plus the City of Georgetown police and fire departments. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Georgetown serves up community on Thanksgiving

Andy Sharp
Friday, December 6, 2024
Georgetown's Community Thanksgiving was held Thursday, November 28, 2024, at the San Gabriel Community Center in San Gabriel Park.  About 200 pounds of turkey breast, combined with numerous side dishes, drinks and desserts were provided at no charge to anyone who wanted a Thanksgiving meal.
Santa Claus welcomes the light as it comes on during the annual Lighting of the Square in downtown Georgetown on Friday, November 29, 2024. The streets and courthouse lawn were jammed with thousands of attendees on a cool autumn evening. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Santa Claus welcomes the light as it comes on during the annual Lighting of the Square in downtown Georgetown on Friday, November 29, 2024. The streets and courthouse lawn were jammed with thousands of attendees on a cool autumn evening. Photo by Andy Sharp.

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Little Lights, Holiday Delights

Andy Sharp
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Georgetown's annual Lighting of the Square kicked off the 2024 holiday season in Williamson County November 29. Photos by Andy Sharp
From left to right: Karla Murillo, Jamie Zavodny, Denise Register, Andrew Larsen, Marc Hibner, Madison Seale, Sean Stevens, Precinct 4 Commissioner Russ Boles, Jeffery Jenkins, Nathan Lerow, Russell Fishbeck, Jason Brown, Kelley Hernandez-Host, and Gabe Rodriguez break ground on the West Arena, Monday, December 2. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

From left to right: Karla Murillo, Jamie Zavodny, Denise Register, Andrew Larsen, Marc Hibner, Madison Seale, Sean Stevens, Precinct 4 Commissioner Russ Boles, Jeffery Jenkins, Nathan Lerow, Russell Fishbeck, Jason Brown, Kelley Hernandez-Host, and Gabe Rodriguez break ground on the West Arena, Monday, December 2. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Williamson County adds West Arena to Expo Center

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, December 5, 2024
 Williamson County broke ground on the Williamson County Expo Center West Arena during a ceremony on Monday, December 2 in Taylor.The West Arena project will feature a new 175-foot by 450-foot facility, including a covered arena.
Santa Claus arrives at the San Gabriel Community Center for Breakfast With Santa on Saturday, December 23, 2023. Attendees were treated to pancakes, breakfast sausage and orange juice. (Sun Archive)

Santa Claus arrives at the San Gabriel Community Center for Breakfast With Santa on Saturday, December 23, 2023. Attendees were treated to pancakes, breakfast sausage and orange juice. (Sun Archive)

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Santa trades in cookies for pancakes

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Santa will come to town and eat breakfast in his favorite city December 21. The annual Breakfast with Santa event will take place at the Community Center in San Gabriel Park from 7:30 to 11 a.m.

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Georgetown looks to state funding for future road projects

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Georgetown is looking at state grant opportunities to fund road improvement in 2025 and beyond. Georgetown received a grant this year from the Texas Department of Transportation’s Highway Safety Improvement Program for improvements to the intersection of County Road 245 and Ronald Reagan.
Director of Development Services Jorge Hernadez explains the Community Development Block Grant projects to Jarrell City Council at the December 3 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Director of Development Services Jorge Hernadez explains the Community Development Block Grant projects to Jarrell City Council at the December 3 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Construction Junction: Jarrell City Council approves grant-funded projects

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
 The City of Jarrell will use Williamson County block grants to fund two infrastructure projects. City council on December 3 accepted funds for the installation of a water line along County Road 305 and the reconstruction of Fifth Street with West Avenue A.
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