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Schematics of the site show where the buildings would be and what zoning they would have. Stars on the map indicate where seating areas, outdoor or picnic spaces would be.

Schematics of the site show where the buildings would be and what zoning they would have. Stars on the map indicate where seating areas, outdoor or picnic spaces would be.

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18-building mixed-use project request PID approval

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Georgetown City Council could create a new Public Improvement District for a mixed-use development near Highway 29 and Parkside Parkway to fund infrastructure improvements for retail, commercial and office space.
Junior Writer Collins, left, and sophomore Tristan Guckian play Albus Potter and Scorpius Malfoy, respectively. They rehearse for the EVHS production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. The characters are sons of longtime enemies Harry Potter and Draco Malfoy. The play makes its Texas premiere at East View High School this weekend.

Junior Writer Collins, left, and sophomore Tristan Guckian play Albus Potter and Scorpius Malfoy, respectively. They rehearse for the EVHS production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. The characters are sons of longtime enemies Harry Potter and Draco Malfoy. The play makes its Texas premiere at East View High School this weekend.

East View Texas premiere of 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child'

Katherine Hamilton
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
The wizarding world of Harry Potter will come alive at East View High School this weekend with the Texas premiere of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. EVHS is among only 29 schools across the nation selected by the Wands at the Ready competition to perform the high school rendition of the play.
Butch Johnson goes up for two points for the Dallas Cowboys affiliated "Hoopsters" in the game against the Georgetown Sertoma Club. Johnson contributed only 4 points, but he gave his share in crowd-pleasing entertainment. Photo taken on March 27, 1982.

Butch Johnson goes up for two points for the Dallas Cowboys affiliated "Hoopsters" in the game against the Georgetown Sertoma Club. Johnson contributed only 4 points, but he gave his share in crowd-pleasing entertainment. Photo taken on March 27, 1982.

Sertoma helps hearing health while lighting up the sky

Abbey Archer
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Georgetown Sertoma — a loose acronym for “Service to Mankind” — has been serving the local community for 45 years.The group is a part of the international Sertoma Inc. a large nonprofit organization of charity clubs that was chartered in 1912.

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City continues water treatment capacity expansions

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, October 28, 2024
Repairs and expansion efforts at Georgetown’s water treatment plant last year resulted in an available capacity of 10 million gallons more per day in 2024 when compared to 2023. A more mild summer also resulted in more water in Central Texas reservoirs.
Harley William Hovey, 30, of Taylor. Photo courtesy of Williamson County District Attorney's office.

Harley William Hovey, 30, of Taylor. Photo courtesy of Williamson County District Attorney's office.

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Taylor man sentenced to 15 years for stalking

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, October 28, 2024
Harley William Hovey, 30, of Taylor, pled guilty to stalking with a previous stalking conviction and will serve 15 years. According to the Williamson County District Attorney’s office, Mr. Hovey was a member of a Round Rock gym owned by the victim.
Allen Frederick is Williamson County’s new Chief People Officer. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Allen Frederick is Williamson County’s new Chief People Officer. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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Williamson County selects new HR executive

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, October 28, 2024
Allen Frederick was named Williamson County’s chief people officer and head of the human resources department on Friday, October 25. "It is a true honor to serve the county in my new role as chief people officer,” Mr. Frederick said.
Joe Plunkett, with the Cemetery Restoration Volunteers, touches a gravestone his group restored at the circa 1851 McFadin Cemetery on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Plunkett and his group led the effort to restore this cemetery near the San Gabriel River in recent years. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Joe Plunkett, with the Cemetery Restoration Volunteers, touches a gravestone his group restored at the circa 1851 McFadin Cemetery on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Plunkett and his group led the effort to restore this cemetery near the San Gabriel River in recent years. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Restoring Williamson County's lost cemeteries

Andy Sharp
Monday, October 28, 2024
October 31 is the first of three days dedicated by various cultures to remembering the dead. In some Christian churches, Halloween is followed by All Saints’ Day and then by All Souls’ Day. In Mexico, this time is called Dia de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead.
Rebecca Clemons is named Williamson County's first County Manager. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Rebecca Clemons is named Williamson County's first County Manager. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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'Serving in a different capacity'

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, October 25, 2024
From strategic planning to reviewing applicants for an executive assistant, Rebecca Clemons — Wilco’s newly appointed county manager — has hit the ground running in her first month in her new role.
Attendees enjoyed the Swifty Swine pig races during the Williamson County Fair & Rodeo opening night at the Williamson County Expo Center on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. The fair and rodeo continues through Saturday, October 26th. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Attendees enjoyed the Swifty Swine pig races during the Williamson County Fair & Rodeo opening night at the Williamson County Expo Center on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. The fair and rodeo continues through Saturday, October 26th. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Williamson County Fair and Rodeo begins

Andy Sharp
Friday, October 25, 2024
The 2024 Williamson County Fair and Rodeo is rounding up residents from Wednesday, October 23, to Saturday, October 26, at the Williamson County Expo Center located on 5350 Bill Pickett Trail in Taylor. This is the organization’s fourth fair and rodeo.
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