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A day of on and off rain left many drops of nourishing moisture on red poppies at Edwards Park in Georgetown on Saturday, March 16. (Photo by Andy Sharp)

A day of on and off rain left many drops of nourishing moisture on red poppies at Edwards Park in Georgetown on Saturday, March 16. (Photo by Andy Sharp)

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Everything to know ahead of Georgetown’s Red Poppy Festival

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, March 25, 2024
The Red Poppy Capital of Texas will celebrate its 25th annual Red Poppy Festival during April 26-28, with vendors, food, activities and stage acts for the entire family congregating in downtown Georgetown.
Kreli Haynes. Photo courtesy of Williamson County Jail Records.

Kreli Haynes. Photo courtesy of Williamson County Jail Records.

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Cedar Park arrest leads to fentanyl charge

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, March 25, 2024
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office arrested Kreli Haynes on a warrant for murder on Thursday, March 21, related to alleged fentanyl poisoning.  This warrant was issued in connection with an incident on December 16, according to a news release sent by the sheriff’s office.
The Williamson County Commissioners Court deliberates about bond allocations during the March 19 meeting at the county courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson County Commissioners Court deliberates about bond allocations during the March 19 meeting at the county courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County attracts new investors in bond sales

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, March 25, 2024
The Williamson County Commissioners Court heard an update on recent bond sales during the March 19 meeting.    About $141 million was sold for road bonds to fund $160 million worth of projects. Additionally, $152 million in tax notes were sold to fund $167 million in projects.
Various wayfinding signs for the city include an updated Georgetown sign with the new logo, signs for the city along smaller roads as people are entering and leaving city limits and two propositions for columns marking the downtown district.

Various wayfinding signs for the city include an updated Georgetown sign with the new logo, signs for the city along smaller roads as people are entering and leaving city limits and two propositions for columns marking the downtown district.

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Signs around Georgetown could get a facelift

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Saturday, March 23, 2024
Signage around downtown and other parts of Georgetown that helps direct visitors and add to the aesthetic of the city could be updated according to Downtown and Tourism Director Kim McAuliffe, who spoke about potential changes during the March 12 Georgetown City Council workshop.

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Richarte principal named new Georgetown Project CEO

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Saturday, March 23, 2024
After longtime CEO of The Georgetown Project Leslie Janca announced last week that she would be retiring from her role, the nonprofit announced Rob Dyer, the current principal of Richarte High School, would step in as the group’s new CEO. Mr. Dyer will fully step into the role this summer.
Kirk Kelso, as Maury, and Samantha Watson, playing Shirley, are shown in a Thursday, March 21, photo from the dress rehearsal of "Disaster! the Musical," playing through April 21 on the Palace's Springer Stage. Photos by Andy Sharp.

Kirk Kelso, as Maury, and Samantha Watson, playing Shirley, are shown in a Thursday, March 21, photo from the dress rehearsal of "Disaster! the Musical," playing through April 21 on the Palace's Springer Stage. Photos by Andy Sharp.

'Disaster! the Musical' thrills at The Palace Theatre in Georgetown

Andy Sharp
Saturday, March 23, 2024
"Disaster! the Musical," is playing through April 21 on the Palace's Springer Stage in Georgetown. Tickets and showtimes can be found at www.georgetownpalace.com. 

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Prepare for Two Step Inn with schedule, rules

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, March 21, 2024
The second annual Two Step Inn country music festival will take place this spring April 20-21 in San Gabriel Park. Music at this year’s festival will begin both days at noon and will last until about 10 p.m.

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Georgetown details eclipse preparations, resident safety

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, March 21, 2024
The April eclipse will see thousands of people descend on the Texas Hill Country to catch a glimpse on this rare celestial event. Georgetown’s Office of Emergency Management is preparing for this influx of people through city planning and providing advice for residents.
The stencils on the windows created shadows that could be seen on the inside of the center. (Courtesy Kathy Sellers)

The stencils on the windows created shadows that could be seen on the inside of the center. (Courtesy Kathy Sellers)

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Window art wiped away at Grace Heritage Center

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Members of Preservation Georgetown who volunteer at Grace Heritage Center were surprised last week to find that the historic church’s windows — which had donned stencil designs for years — were unexpectedly wiped clean by a city contractor.
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