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Stacy McLaughlin

Stacy McLaughlin

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Mauldin, McLaughlin take GISD board seats

Katherine Hamilton
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
  Two trustees — one returning, one new — were sworn into office during the Monday, May 20, Georgetown ISD board meeting.  Jen Mauldin and Stacy McLaughlin filled Places 6 and 7, respectively. The two were selected by voters in the May 4 election. Ms.

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Georgetown offers rideshares as public transit option

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Later this year, the City of Georgetown will launch a transportation program that will allow residents to take rides with UberX that will be partially paid for by the city. This is part of the city’s effort to create a public transportation system for residents.
A rendering shows what the new disability housing community could look like. Doors will open this fall at 2001 Scenic Drive, which was previously The Wesleyan. (Courtesy Eden Supportive Living)

A rendering shows what the new disability housing community could look like. Doors will open this fall at 2001 Scenic Drive, which was previously The Wesleyan. (Courtesy Eden Supportive Living)

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Eden Supportive Living to open in Georgetown

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, May 17, 2024
Eden Supportive Living is opening a housing community in Georgetown for those with disabilities.Doors will open this fall at 2001 Scenic Drive, which was previously The Wesleyan.The community will include 143 private and ADA-compliant studio units.

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Williamson County Court program receives grant over $25,000

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, May 17, 2024
The Williamson County Court at Law No. 2 DWI/Drug Court Program received a $27,215 grant from the Texas Bar Foundation. The money will provide inhouse, evidence-based Moral Reconation Therapy Groups, alcohol/drug use monitoring and individual and family mental health treatment.

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Georgetown Palace Theatre extends season

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, May 17, 2024
The Georgetown Palace Theatre has extended its theatrical season to last the full calendar year, and is adding four additional shows to its 2023-2024 season. The new additions include Sweeney Todd, Misery, White Christmas and Dickens’ Christmas Carol.
Dave and Jill Gaulden

Dave and Jill Gaulden

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Sun City couple thanks educators with $100 cash gifts

Katherine Hamilton
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
A Teacher Appreciation Week assembly at Jarrell Elementary School turned into a cash bonanza Friday, when Sun Citians Dave and Jill Gaulden presented a $100 bill to each teacher and staff member at the school. “This is a small, small token recognizing the important work you do for students,” Mr.
County Commissioners Cynthia Long, Valerie Covey, County Judge Bill Gravell, Terry Cook and Russ Boles pose at the site of the new county headquarters.

County Commissioners Cynthia Long, Valerie Covey, County Judge Bill Gravell, Terry Cook and Russ Boles pose at the site of the new county headquarters.

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New county headquarters coming

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Photos by Nalani Nuylan.   Williamson County Commissioners broke ground on the county’s new headquarters Tuesday afternoon.
Contractors stand on the Jonah Bridge Tuesday, May 14, as machinery underneath prepares the area for demolition. The about 100-year-old bridge was part of Old Highway 29 and took vehicles over a creek. Photo by Nick Cicale.

Contractors stand on the Jonah Bridge Tuesday, May 14, as machinery underneath prepares the area for demolition. The about 100-year-old bridge was part of Old Highway 29 and took vehicles over a creek. Photo by Nick Cicale.

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Old Jonah bridge comes down

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
A collection of Jonah residents expressed concern and frustration about the impending demolition of the Old Highway 29 vehicular bridge during the May 24 Commissioners Court meeting.
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