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County partners with Round Rock for road projects

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Williamson County Commissioners Court received its monthly construction update, March 25. All projects discussed are part of the county’s road bond program.Senior Infrastructure Director Robert Daigh presented the updates, broken down by precinct.
Construction crews began early morning on June 26, 2012 tearing down the exterior of the city-owned building on Main Street. Workers used power saws, handheld jackhammers and a specially outfitted bobcat to take down the brick building piece-by-piece. The demolition is part of a project to ready the space for the Grape Creek Winery, which won an economic incentive loan to establish its business on the Courthouse Square. (Sun archive photo)

Construction crews began early morning on June 26, 2012 tearing down the exterior of the city-owned building on Main Street. Workers used power saws, handheld jackhammers and a specially outfitted bobcat to take down the brick building piece-by-piece. The demolition is part of a project to ready the space for the Grape Creek Winery, which won an economic incentive loan to establish its business on the Courthouse Square. (Sun archive photo)

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Rules for historic demolitions weighed

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Georgetown’s Historic Architecture Review Commission is working with city staff to update policies about demolitions in the historic district.

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Commissioners appoint spaceport board

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
The Williamson County Commissioners Court appointed four members to the Central Texas Spaceport Development Corporation Board of Directors, March 25. The new board members will serve a two-year term beginning June 1 and ending on May 31, 2027.
Dysfunkshun Junkshun performs from a stage at 7th Street and Austin Avenue at the opening night of the Red Poppy Festival on Friday, April 26, 2024.

Dysfunkshun Junkshun performs from a stage at 7th Street and Austin Avenue at the opening night of the Red Poppy Festival on Friday, April 26, 2024.

Twenty-sixth Red Poppy festival one month away

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
The 26th annual Red Poppy Festival takes place on the Georgetown Square April 25-27. The three day festival will have vendors, entertainment, music and fun for the whole family.
Beth Jenkins

Beth Jenkins

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Flight instructor honored

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
For 38 years, Beth Jenkins has owned and operated Pilot’s Choice Aviation at the Georgetown Municipal Airport, providing students with instruction on how to become pilots.
50 acres burnt near Parmer Lane: an overview shot shows an area in Cedar Park impacted by the Parmer Lane fire in August 2023. [Sun archive photo]

50 acres burnt near Parmer Lane: an overview shot shows an area in Cedar Park impacted by the Parmer Lane fire in August 2023. [Sun archive photo]

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Williamson County issues county-wide burn ban

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
The Williamson County Commissioners Court issued a county-wide burn ban effective 10:18 a.m. on Tuesday, March 25, for a period not to exceed 90 days due to severe drought conditions. These conditions include above-average heat, low humidity, low fuel moisture, and high winds.
The Braga family owns and operates Milano Trattoria. From left are Gabriela, John and Roxana Braga.

The Braga family owns and operates Milano Trattoria. From left are Gabriela, John and Roxana Braga.

Milano Trattoria invites customers into their home

Abbey Archer
Monday, March 24, 2025
Hidden among the chain restaurants and shops at Wolf Ranch is Milano Trattoria, a family-run Italian restaurant that wants guests to feel right at home.“A Trattoria, in Italy, is like a small restaurant inside of a house where they treat you like family,” said Gabriela Braga, whose father opened...
Stephen Quinn, left, as Senex, and Cathie Sheridan, playing Domina, are pictured in a Thursday, March 20, 2025 dress rehearsal of “A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum,” playing on the Palace main stage through April 19th. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Stephen Quinn, left, as Senex, and Cathie Sheridan, playing Domina, are pictured in a Thursday, March 20, 2025 dress rehearsal of “A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum,” playing on the Palace main stage through April 19th. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Now playing in Georgetown: A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum

Andy Sharp
Friday, March 21, 2025
“A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum,” is play on the Georgetown Palace Theatre main stage through April 19th.    Photo by Andy Sharp.  
CR 305 bond project area.

CR 305 bond project area.

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Jarrell paves way for county bond project

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, March 21, 2025
Jarrell City Council approved an interlocal agreement with Williamson County for the County Road 305 bond project during the March 18 meeting. The agreement will have Williamson County pay for the construction on the road, while the city will maintain and reimburse the county.
The City of Georgetown map shows Two Step Inn park and road closures as well as pedestrian crossings, bike parking and rideshare drop-off and pick-up. The festival takes place in San Gabriel Park. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

The City of Georgetown map shows Two Step Inn park and road closures as well as pedestrian crossings, bike parking and rideshare drop-off and pick-up. The festival takes place in San Gabriel Park. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

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Street closures set for Two Step Inn

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Various street and San Gabriel Park closures will be in effect from March 25 through April 11 to accommodate the Two Step Inn music festival, which takes place April 5 and 6.
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