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The Uptown Carolers sing from the courthouse steps under a Waxing Gibbous moon (94% visibility) during the Lighting of the Square on Friday, November 24.

The Uptown Carolers sing from the courthouse steps under a Waxing Gibbous moon (94% visibility) during the Lighting of the Square on Friday, November 24.

2023 in review: Take a look back at the past year in Georgetown and Williamson County

News Staff
Friday, December 29, 2023
A s 2023 comes to a close and the year starts anew January 1, we reflect on the big news, events and updates that have taken place over the past calendar year in Williamson County.JANUARYWilliamson County officials take their oathsSeventeen Williamson County officials elected to serve in November...

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Throw out old hazardous waste in the new year

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Georgetown will host a hazardous waste collection event for 400 solid waste Texas Disposal Systems customers.  Residents who are solid waste Texas Disposal Systems customers who want to participate must call 512-930-3640 or email customercare@georgetown.org to sign up for the January 20 event.

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Art Center Programming expands in January

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Beginning in January, the city’s arts and culture program will “begin taking a more active role in the management of” the Art Center facility, according to a city press release. The city will continue to partner with the Georgetown Art Works nonprofit and the Cordovan Art School.
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Samsung setback

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Korean-based tech giant Samsung announced it will delay the opening of its under-construction Williamson County facility to 2025.

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Cupid Chase will make your heart race

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Georgetown’s 29th annual Cupid’s Chase 5K and Fun Run will take place on February 10. The run/walk will begin at 9 a.m. in San Gabriel Park.  The race will begin and end in the park, and registration cost is $30 per person for those 11 and older.

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Georgetown approves year-end budget amendments

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Georgetown City Council members were presented with Fiscal Year 2023 year-end budget amendments December 12. Every year, city staff estimate the expense and revenue year-end projections based on the annual budget.
Santa Claus arrives at the San Gabriel Community Center for Breakfast With Santa on Saturday, December 23, 2023. Attendees were treated to pancakes, breakfast sausage and orange juice. Children had their photos taken with Santa.

Santa Claus arrives at the San Gabriel Community Center for Breakfast With Santa on Saturday, December 23, 2023. Attendees were treated to pancakes, breakfast sausage and orange juice. Children had their photos taken with Santa.

Breakfast with Santa

Andy Sharp
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Contact the Sun for high-quality photo reprints at ads@wilcosun.com or call 512-930-4824. Proceeds from the event help families and children during the holiday season.
Peggy Vasquez, center, stands with the Williamson County Commissioners and County Attorney Dee Hodds, left, after working for the county for 31 years. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Peggy Vasquez, center, stands with the Williamson County Commissioners and County Attorney Dee Hodds, left, after working for the county for 31 years. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

County Briefs

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
The Commissioners Court honored Peggy Vasquez for her 31 years of working for the county attorney’s office. Ms. Vasquez began her career in 1993, according to a resolution read by commissions.
La Riv Executive Chef Johnny Pincay, with his favorite chef’s knife, at the restaurant’s wood-fired pizza oven. The oven uses three cords of wood weekly.

La Riv Executive Chef Johnny Pincay, with his favorite chef’s knife, at the restaurant’s wood-fired pizza oven. The oven uses three cords of wood weekly.

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New Georgetown restaurant La Riv going strong

Katherine Hamilton
Monday, December 25, 2023
One of Georgetown’s newest restaurants, La Riv Kitchen and Bar, held its soft opening on November 14. On its second night, the new restaurant welcomed 117 guests. “It was phenomenal,” said Johnny Pincay, La Riv’s executive chef. “It was just word-of-mouth.
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