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Justin Gibson is the co-owner of Florence Marketplace.

Justin Gibson is the co-owner of Florence Marketplace.

Vintage shop Florence Marketplace offers customers something new

Abbey Archer
Saturday, August 19, 2023
Florence Marketplace is a vintage store selling antiques and gifts in downtown Florence. Co-owned by Justin Gibson, the space is designed using a three pronged approach. The “Modern Mercantile” area sells giftable items like cosmetics, jewelry, candles, t-shirts and other drygoods.
Cassidy Thompson, left, as Maria Rainer, and Jennifer Tucker, playing Mother Abbess, are shown in a Thursday, August 17, 2023 scene from the Georgetown Palace production of "The Sound of Music," playing on the Springer Stage through September 17. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Cassidy Thompson, left, as Maria Rainer, and Jennifer Tucker, playing Mother Abbess, are shown in a Thursday, August 17, 2023 scene from the Georgetown Palace production of "The Sound of Music," playing on the Springer Stage through September 17. Photo by Andy Sharp.

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'The Sound of Music' opens at the Georgetown Palace Theatre

Andy Sharp
Friday, August 18, 2023
The Georgetown Palace production of "The Sound of Music" is playing on the Springer Stage through September 17.  Here are a few scenes from the show, which opened this weekend.  Photos by Andy Sharp
A mostly-dry creek bed, a water source for cattle, is seen along Farm to Market Road 971 just east of Granger on Monday evening, August 14. The area today experienced its 38th consecutive day of temperatures over 100 degrees, with no measurable rain during that period, taking a toll on livestock, crops and plants. Photo by Andy Sharp

A mostly-dry creek bed, a water source for cattle, is seen along Farm to Market Road 971 just east of Granger on Monday evening, August 14. The area today experienced its 38th consecutive day of temperatures over 100 degrees, with no measurable rain during that period, taking a toll on livestock, crops and plants. Photo by Andy Sharp

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Cows search for water near Granger

Andy Sharp
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
A mostly-dry creek bed, a water source for cattle, is seen along Farm to Market Road 971 just east of Granger on Monday evening, August 14.
Neighbors Serving Neighbors is an open-concept food pantry in Bartlett. Photos by Abbey Archer

Neighbors Serving Neighbors is an open-concept food pantry in Bartlett. Photos by Abbey Archer

Neighbors Serving Neighbors food pantry in Bartlett helps East Wilco families

Abbey Archer
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Since 2019, a small effort by Bartlett resident Stephanie Myers to help neighbors in need has blossomed into a local food pantry, serving about 500 families per month. Neighbors Serving Neighbors collects food items and goods to distribute to families in eastern Williamson County.

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Land purchased for future Southeast Georgetown park

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The City of Georgetown has purchased 35 acres of land in the southeastern portion of the city for a new park. The park will be located at the intersection of SE Inner Loop and Southwestern Boulevard.  The land was purchased for $6 million.
Craig and Hunter Howell play together on stage at the Cotton Club in Granger. (Photo courtesy Craig Howell)

Craig and Hunter Howell play together on stage at the Cotton Club in Granger. (Photo courtesy Craig Howell)

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As Georgetown grows, so too, does music scene

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The sounds of Texas blues, country music, cover bands and rock n’ roll seep out of restaurants and bars in downtown Georgetown — like Barrel & Amps, Roots and Tejas Meat Supply — and street performers bring the Square to life each weekend.
Plans show the finalized lots for Wier View Estates. Illustration courtesy of Henderson Professional Engineers.

Plans show the finalized lots for Wier View Estates. Illustration courtesy of Henderson Professional Engineers.

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Williamson County Commissioners approves 84-acre plat in Weir

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Williamson County Commissioners Court on August 8 approved the final plat for an 83.86-acre subdivision located on County Road 153 to County Road 156 near Weir.    According to the plat plan, the project will consist of 25 lots of estate residences. Each plot of land averages out to 3.35 acres.
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