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A proposed timeline outlines expansion options over time to address growing demands at the Georgetown Public Library (Illustrations courtesty Steinberg Hart)

A proposed timeline outlines expansion options over time to address growing demands at the Georgetown Public Library (Illustrations courtesty Steinberg Hart)

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Library faces space constraints

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, November 15, 2024
A year’s worth of research has revealed that the Georgetown Public Library needs more square footage to expand its services to meet future expected demands.

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Dialogue leads to postponed decision from city council

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, November 15, 2024
After nearly two hours of discussion, Georgetown City Council postponed a decision about a Special Use Permit for an already-operating industrial business park at 1305 Blue Ridge Drive, north of Westinghouse Road and adjacent to Teravista.
Alesha Lancaster and her husband Chad own Sailer’s Place, a new restaurant in Florence. The restaurant is named after their 6-year-old daughter, Sailer. Some of her art can be seen in chalk on the welcome sign in the background. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Alesha Lancaster and her husband Chad own Sailer’s Place, a new restaurant in Florence. The restaurant is named after their 6-year-old daughter, Sailer. Some of her art can be seen in chalk on the welcome sign in the background. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

New kid on the block: Florence welcomes new restaurant on Main Street

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, November 15, 2024
A new restaurant in Florence hopes to take after the city’s namesake and “flourish” as a destination for residents looking for food on the downtown strip.Sailer’s Place Cafe and Bakery opened at the beginning of November at  208 East Main Street, Florence, and is off to a good start.
Pie Jacked in Round Rock offers vegan top-allergy free pies in three sizes. Displayed are a 9-inch family-sized apple pie, a 5.5-inch sweetie-sized cherry pie and a 4-inch cutie-size pumpkin pie.

Pie Jacked in Round Rock offers vegan top-allergy free pies in three sizes. Displayed are a 9-inch family-sized apple pie, a 5.5-inch sweetie-sized cherry pie and a 4-inch cutie-size pumpkin pie.

Thanksgiving pies available to order

Abbey Archer
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away. While some bakeries in the area — like Lulu’s Pie Shoppe on the Square — are already booked full for the holiday, there’s still some time to place a last-minute order for a traditional pie for your family’s dinner table.
Mayor of Florence Ben Daniel, left, and Mayor ProTem Mary Condon, right, listen to the monthly department reports during the November 12 City Council meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Mayor of Florence Ben Daniel, left, and Mayor ProTem Mary Condon, right, listen to the monthly department reports during the November 12 City Council meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Florence tackles admin contracts, infrastructure needs

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Florence City Council approved 37 agenda items during its November 12 meeting. Subdivision contracts After consulting with the city attorney, the city council voted to begin drafting the contracts for two subdivisions.
Members of the San Gabriel Unitarian Universalist Fellowship pose with the Vidas Robadas, or Stolen Lives, installation. Photo courtesy the San Gabriel Unitarian Universalist Fellowship.

Members of the San Gabriel Unitarian Universalist Fellowship pose with the Vidas Robadas, or Stolen Lives, installation. Photo courtesy the San Gabriel Unitarian Universalist Fellowship.

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Church draws attention to gun violence

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, November 14, 2024
The San Gabriel Unitarian Universalist Fellowship is joining a coalition of congregations, universities and advocates across Texas to display a “Vidas Robadas,” or  Stolen Lives installation to raise awareness about gun violence.The Georgetown installation opened November 10 at 1322 East University...
D.B. Wood Road closures. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

D.B. Wood Road closures. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

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Georgetown undertakes road construction projects

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
The City of Georgetown has active road projects that will result in some street closures and detours this month. To accommodate construction, residents may use alternate routes or plan for potential additional travel time.

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Giving Tuesday encourages nonprofit donations after Black Friday

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
For the eighth year in a row, Austin-based nonprofit I Live Here I Give Here will gather funds to distribute to other causes across Central Texas during Giving Tuesday December 3. Giving Tuesday is a worldwide annual day of giving on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving.
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