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Georgetown plans bills for 2025 legislative session

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, August 26, 2024
The City of Georgetown will focus on bills that aim to preserve local control and that will allow the city to maintain its quality of life and plan for growth during next year’s legislative session. The 89th Texas Legislature will meet next year from January 14 to June 2.
Drew Clinkscales, left, and Matt Bishop, with the M & D Texas BBQ team, prepare their three briskets for judging at the 45th Taylor International BBQ Cook-Off on Saturday, August 17, 2024. Held at Murphy Park, the event, attracting entrants from all over Texas, continued through Saturday. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Drew Clinkscales, left, and Matt Bishop, with the M & D Texas BBQ team, prepare their three briskets for judging at the 45th Taylor International BBQ Cook-Off on Saturday, August 17, 2024. Held at Murphy Park, the event, attracting entrants from all over Texas, continued through Saturday. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Texas pitmasters smoke competition at 45th Taylor International BBQ Cook-Off

Andy Sharp
Saturday, August 24, 2024
 The 45th Taylor International BBQ Cook-Off began on Friday, August 16.  Held at Murphy Park, the event, attracting entrants from all over Texas, continued through Saturday.    Photo by Andy Sharp. 
Jarrell ISD board President Crystal Phalen (left) and Vice President Jenny Arnold cut the ribbon officially opening the new 1916 Building on August 21.

Jarrell ISD board President Crystal Phalen (left) and Vice President Jenny Arnold cut the ribbon officially opening the new 1916 Building on August 21.

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Jarrell ISD celebrates rebirth of iconic 1916 Building

Katherine Hamilton
Thursday, August 22, 2024
The Jarrell community turned out Wednesday, August 21, to cut the blue ribbon and officially open JISD’s new 1916 Building. Two years ago, old bricks — rubble from the original 1916 Building deemed unsalvageable due to age and condition — were piled on the site.
1916 Building ribbon-cutting

1916 Building ribbon-cutting

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Jarrell ISD celebrates rebirth of iconic 1916 Building

Katherine Hamilton
Thursday, August 22, 2024
The Jarrell community turned out Wednesday, August 21, to cut the blue ribbon and officially open JISD’s new 1916 Building, a replica of the original.Two years ago, old bricks — rubble from the original 1916 Building deemed unsalvageable — were piled on the site.
Lois Perkins Chapel, on the campus of Southwestern University, is pictured on Saturday, August 17, 2024. Opened in 1950, it is named for Southwestern alumnus Lois Perkins, who attended the school from 1908-1911. The chapel is opened from 8a.m. to midnight each day during semesters. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Lois Perkins Chapel, on the campus of Southwestern University, is pictured on Saturday, August 17, 2024. Opened in 1950, it is named for Southwestern alumnus Lois Perkins, who attended the school from 1908-1911. The chapel is opened from 8a.m. to midnight each day during semesters. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Southwestern University's Lois Perkins Chapel in the spotlight

Andy Sharp
Thursday, August 22, 2024
The Georgetown Animal Shelter was originally used for utility employees, which means the building was not intended to house an animal shelter. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

The Georgetown Animal Shelter was originally used for utility employees, which means the building was not intended to house an animal shelter. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Animal shelter merger could start by years end

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Nine months after Georgetown residents approved a bond supporting the Georgetown Animal Shelter’s merger into an expanded Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter, the city shelter is starting to wind down. Legalities are being worked out ahead of construction.
The Parkside on the River MUD is hoping to add the 40-acre “Dufner Tract” to its community development plan. The idea was discussed at an August 13 Georgetown City Council workshop. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

The Parkside on the River MUD is hoping to add the 40-acre “Dufner Tract” to its community development plan. The idea was discussed at an August 13 Georgetown City Council workshop. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

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Parkside MUD looks to add 40 acres

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Parkside on the River — an established Municipal Utility District that will bring 2,800 homes between Highway 29 and Leander Road over the next 15 years — is looking to add 40.2 acres to the project.
County Commissioner Valerie Covey of Precinct 3 presents the current state and expansion ideas for the County Jail and Justice Center during the August 20 commissioners court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County Commissioner Valerie Covey of Precinct 3 presents the current state and expansion ideas for the County Jail and Justice Center during the August 20 commissioners court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County evaluating jail expansion, rework

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
The Williamson County Commissioners Court will implement a plan to provide short-term space to the Williamson County Jail beginning in October. Commissioner Valerie Covey Tuesday, August 20, discussed expanding the county jail and Justice Center to accommodate Wilco’s growing population.
Natalie and Todd Corporon are in the process of renovating a brewery in Granger. Photos by Linda Dwyer

Natalie and Todd Corporon are in the process of renovating a brewery in Granger. Photos by Linda Dwyer

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Take an easy adventure to Granger

Linda Dwyer
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
The City of Granger developed in the late 1800s  when the railroad intersected at the site. The community was named for a Civil War veteran. The Granger Banner Newspaper went into print and a post office was established. Banks, churches and schools followed.
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