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GISD to hold Bond Election info sessions

Katherine Hamilton
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Georgetown ISD will hold a series of information sessions about its May 4 $649.5 million Bond Election. Superintendent Devin Padavil will discuss facility needs related to district growth, aging facilities, technology, fine arts and athletics. Info sessions will be held at 6 p.m.
Florence High School’s Future Farmers of America Meat Judging Team placed seventh out of 69 at the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo’s 4-H/FFA Meat Judging Contest. Photo courtesy of Florence ISD.

Florence High School’s Future Farmers of America Meat Judging Team placed seventh out of 69 at the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo’s 4-H/FFA Meat Judging Contest. Photo courtesy of Florence ISD.

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Florence High School students place at state

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, February 29, 2024
February was a celebratory month for Florence High School students.    Florence High School senior Reagan Cottle performed for the All Texas Small Schools State Band on January 7.

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Hutto adds new Emergency Management Director

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
The City of Hutto has promoted Jake Isbell from assistant emergency management coordinator to director of emergency management.  “I am incredibly excited to serve the residents of Hutto in this new role,” Mr. Isbell said.

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Stacy McLaughlin readies for GISD board service

Katherine Hamilton
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
As the sole candidate for Place 7 on the Georgetown ISD Board of Trustees,   Stacy McLaughlin is preparing to take a seat on the trustee dais in May. “I believe I can make an impact on my school district and community,” she said about her desire to serve as a trustee.

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One dead in Taylor after head-on collision

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Taylor Police Department responded to the first fatal collision in Taylor for 2024 on February 21 at 2:34 p.m. Police were dispatched to a report of a reckless driver in the 3000 block of South Main Street.
Wayback Burgers opened a new franchise location in Cedar Park off of Whitestone Boulevard, near Walton Way. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Wayback Burgers opened a new franchise location in Cedar Park off of Whitestone Boulevard, near Walton Way. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

New burger restaurant opens in Cedar Park, gives back to community

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Connecticut-based hamburger franchise Wayback Burgers held a grand opening and ribbon cutting for their newest location in Cedar Park. Festivities for the grand opening began with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
A yard sign tells residents of Cold Springs in Leander to practice Phase 4 water restrictions in preparation of the BCRUA pipeline shutoff. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

A yard sign tells residents of Cold Springs in Leander to practice Phase 4 water restrictions in preparation of the BCRUA pipeline shutoff. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Construction designs on BCRUA pipeline

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, February 26, 2024
Construction crews will begin work on the Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority pipeline in Lake Travis on Wednesday, February  28.  The city will permanently replace 1,400 feet of the underwater pipeline. The city will be turning off water from the pipe during the construction period.
I Live Here I Give Here’s Executive Director Piper Stege Nelson, center, stands with the Williamson County Commissioner's Court after reading the proclamation making March 6-7 Amplify Wilco Days during the February 27 court meeting. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

I Live Here I Give Here’s Executive Director Piper Stege Nelson, center, stands with the Williamson County Commissioner's Court after reading the proclamation making March 6-7 Amplify Wilco Days during the February 27 court meeting. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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Amplify Wilco boosts fundraising opportunities for local nonprofits

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, February 26, 2024
I Live Here I Give Here will have its first Amplify Wilco Day in tandem with Amplify Austin Day March 6-7. The event is set to benefit 65 nonprofits in Williamson County. According to the press release, it could contribute an estimated 10 percent of the year’s nonprofit participation.
Georgetown High School coaches Reghan Hartsell and Jeremy Kline stand with the 5A champions.

Georgetown High School coaches Reghan Hartsell and Jeremy Kline stand with the 5A champions.

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Georgetown High School boys win 5A State swim meet for second year in a row

Monday, February 26, 2024
Competing against 50 other schools on the highest stage, Georgetown High School boys swimmers came out on top this weekend in the Class 5A University Interscholastic League  finals. The swim event took place this weekend, February 23-24, at the University of Texas at Austin.
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