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Color the sky with kites at Garey Park

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, March 4, 2024
Bring your kite to color the sky at Garey Park with the Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department’s Color the Sky Kite Day on March 24.  The event will be held on in the meadow of Garey Park, 6450 RM 2243, from 1-4 p.m. Attendees will have to pay the park entrance fee.
Children from the Chasco Family YMCA Early Childhood Center pose in front of a bulldozer before the groundbreaking ceremony. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Children from the Chasco Family YMCA Early Childhood Center pose in front of a bulldozer before the groundbreaking ceremony. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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New aquatic center in Round Round underway

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, March 4, 2024
Chasco Family YMCA broke ground on a new outdoor aquatic center Friday, February 23.    Named the Carl and Deanna Miller Family Pool, the new facility will be located behind the YMCA on 812 North Mays Street in Round Rock.

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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.
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.
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