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Primary election is March 5

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Republican and Democratic primary elections will take place March 5, with federal, state and county-level candidates and issues appearing on the ballot. Early voting begins Monday, February  20 and ends Friday, March 1.
GISD’s CAC member Kim Denning-Knapp explains to trustees its recommendation for a $649.5 million bond election in May. Photo by Katherine Anthony

GISD’s CAC member Kim Denning-Knapp explains to trustees its recommendation for a $649.5 million bond election in May. Photo by Katherine Anthony

Four-proposition GISD bond totaling $649.5 million to come to voters in May 4 election

Katherine Hamilton
Monday, February 12, 2024
Georgetown ISD trustees unanimously voted February 12 to hold a school bond election on Saturday, May 4. Spread across four proposals, the bond package totals $649.5 million, which, if approved, would result in a one-cent tax increase per $100 property valuation.
Bryan Chisholm and Michael Pickel stand in front of a sign displaying their core values.

Bryan Chisholm and Michael Pickel stand in front of a sign displaying their core values.

New ownership, same Texas Traditions Roofing

Abbey Archer
Sunday, February 11, 2024
Texas Traditions Roofing was started in August of 2014 by Mike Pickel and his brother-in-law Gary Emory. The award-winning roofing company does both residential and commercial work. In January, ownership shifted to Mr. Pickel’s son, Micheal, and Bryan Chisholm.
Georgetown Police Chief Cory Tchida, left, is joined by 8-year-old Ellison Shotwell as they near the finish line for their 5-K Race during Chase the Chief, held at East View High School on Sunday, March 5, 2023. Chief Tchida ran in both races.

Georgetown Police Chief Cory Tchida, left, is joined by 8-year-old Ellison Shotwell as they near the finish line for their 5-K Race during Chase the Chief, held at East View High School on Sunday, March 5, 2023. Chief Tchida ran in both races.

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Chase the Chief: Join GPD in a high speed chase

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, February 9, 2024
Are you faster than a Tchida? Georgetown’s Chase the Chief, an initiative from the Georgetown Police Department that benefits Georgetown schools is scheduled for March 3 at the East View High School Football Field.
Meghan Sammons, who goes by Goldie when playing roller derby, wears a blue helmet covering called a pantie and skates through the blockade. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Meghan Sammons, who goes by Goldie when playing roller derby, wears a blue helmet covering called a pantie and skates through the blockade. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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A Roller Rumble

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, February 9, 2024
Hidden behind the warehouses of Forest Commons Business Park off of Gattis School Road, Rock Sports Arena welcomes a particular group through its doors. The Rock’n City Roller Roller Derby League makes their way into the multipurpose gym.
A construction barge floats on Lake Travis ready to replace a pipeline for the Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority. Photo courtesy of the City of Leander.

A construction barge floats on Lake Travis ready to replace a pipeline for the Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority. Photo courtesy of the City of Leander.

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Leander water restrictions are active Monday

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
The City of Leander will transition from Phase 2 to Phase 4 emergency water conservation starting Monday, February 12, to prepare for Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority contractors shutting down and replacing 1,400 feet of the underwater pipeline that is Leander's primary source for potable...
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