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The Sun's office on the Square is temporarily closed.

The Sun's office on the Square is temporarily closed.

Williamson County Sun office temporarily closed

News Staff
Friday, May 31, 2024
Due to a staffing shortage and ongoing renovations at the Williamson County Sun office on the Square in Georgetown, the newspaper will be temporarily closing its office and lobby to the public beginning Friday, May 31.The Sun's editorial and administrative staff will still be working regular office...

Development diversity key in driving business downtown

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Changes in the Downtown Master Plan will create more walkable spaces through the business sector, while updates to the city’s Unified Development Code could accommodate taller buildings and more development density in the downtown district.Previously, project developers wouldn’t buy downtown space...

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TIRZ revenues helps fund master plan

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Projects in the Downtown Master Plan will mainly be funded through the city’s Downtown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone.A Tax Reinvestment Zone, or TIRZ, provides a way for a set geographical area in the city to generate money that is solely used within that area.
The letters and numbers for the items below correspond to the letters and numbers on the map.

The letters and numbers for the items below correspond to the letters and numbers on the map.

Georgetown's Downtown Master Plan looks 10 years ahead

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Downtown Georgetown wasn’t always the bustling economic, cultural and historic destination it is today for residents and tourists alike.In the 1980s — with a dwindling tourism industry and new developments making Austin the hot new area in Central Texas — Georgetown businesses and, in turn,...

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Jarrell Community Library set for summer programming

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
The Jarrell Community Library will have its summer reading program from June 11 to July 26. This year’s theme is “Adventures of the Library” where participants will have adventures with reading challenges, crafts, STEM and group activities.
Mary Castaneda helps her granddaughter Juliana Orlando, 17, get ready to go onstage for the 2024 Richarte High School Commencement held at the Rodney and Mary Klett Performing Art Center on Thursday, May 23, 2024. 62 seniors received their diploma tonight, with the total expected to reach 77 total graduates by the end of summer. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Mary Castaneda helps her granddaughter Juliana Orlando, 17, get ready to go onstage for the 2024 Richarte High School Commencement held at the Rodney and Mary Klett Performing Art Center on Thursday, May 23, 2024. 62 seniors received their diploma tonight, with the total expected to reach 77 total graduates by the end of summer. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Richarte High School graduates celebrate

Andy Sharp
Friday, May 24, 2024
GISD's first GREAT class

GISD's first GREAT class

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GISD program to ‘grow their own’ future educators kicks off

Katherine Hamilton
Thursday, May 23, 2024
With a plan to create a consistent pipeline of potential teachers, Georgetown ISD has kicked off a new program to transform classroom aides into degreed, State-certified teachers.It’s called GREAT — GISD Recognizes and Elevates Aspiring Teachers — and the first 13 candidates hopped on board in a...
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