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Resident survey evaluates city services

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, February 22, 2024
The results of the most recent Georgetown Resident Survey show that of the 1,213 responses the city received, 94 percent of the respondents rated Georgetown’s overall quality of life as either good or excellent.
Latosha Davis was among those marching from the Georgetown square during the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. march and program held on Monday, February 19th, 2024. The event was planned for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. national holiday, but weather postponed it until today, Presidents Day. The march was followed by the program held at Macedonia Baptist Church, at 206 Martin Luther King, Jr. Street.

Latosha Davis was among those marching from the Georgetown square during the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. march and program held on Monday, February 19th, 2024. The event was planned for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. national holiday, but weather postponed it until today, Presidents Day. The march was followed by the program held at Macedonia Baptist Church, at 206 Martin Luther King, Jr. Street.

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Martin Luther King Jr.: a model for helping children learn how to withstand hardship, ease burdens of others

Katherine Hamilton and Andy Sharp
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Through words spoken by Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., Georgetown ISD Superintendent Devin Padavil answered a question Monday that is frequently posed by local clergyman Ron Swain, “How are the children?”
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Report: Samsung contributed $27 billion to Austin area

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Samsung Austin Semiconductor released its 2023 Economic Impact Report.Conducted by a third party, the report highlights $26.8 billion in economic contribution and impact generated through operations of the Austin fab and the construction of the future manufacturing facility in Taylor.“Since 1996,...

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Comptroller publishes February sales tax data

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, February 22, 2024
The Texas Comptroller released updated sales tax data for February 2024.     When looking at the data, Liberty Hill brought in 58.60 percent less in sales tax revenues when compared to February 2023. On the other side of the county, Taylor brought in 56.51 percent more in sales tax revenues.
Superintendent Devin Padavil, Ed.D. speaks during the Georgetown Independent School District State of the District event held at GISD headquarters on Thursday, February 15, 2024. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Superintendent Devin Padavil, Ed.D. speaks during the Georgetown Independent School District State of the District event held at GISD headquarters on Thursday, February 15, 2024. Photo by Andy Sharp.

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Georgetown ISD showcases student achievements at annual State of the District event

Andy Sharp
Thursday, February 22, 2024
In his freshman year as Georgetown ISD’s superintendent, Devin Padavil last week took stock of what he’s learned about the district. He declared that, “There’s no better place to be than Georgetown, Texas.”
Betty Liese and her family pose in front of their family farm in Weir. There are plans for an Atmos Energy pipeline to run through the middle of the property, which has been in her husband’s family for 100 years. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Betty Liese and her family pose in front of their family farm in Weir. There are plans for an Atmos Energy pipeline to run through the middle of the property, which has been in her husband’s family for 100 years. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Pipeline problems: Weir farmers fight for land rights against Atmos project

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Betty Liese stands along County Road 149, north of Weir, overlooking a family farm with her husband and son.
A newly built home on the market in Austin. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

A newly built home on the market in Austin. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Early 2024 Williamson County housing market sees gains compared to 2023

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
The Austin Board of Realtors released its first housing market analysis of 2024, representing market activity for the month of January.   According to the data, residential homes sold in Williamson County increased by 4.3 percent, with 1,667 closed sales.

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JP3 office closing for renovations

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, February 19, 2024
Williamson County Justice of the Peace office for Precinct 3, 100 Wilco Way in Georgetown, will temporarily close its lobby for renovation starting February 26. The renovation will bring a fresh new look to the facility and improve the overall customer experience.
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