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Texas A&M Public Information Officers Leslie Auriemmo (Left) and Besty Coffee (right) were walking on Georgetown Square sharing tips on how to prevent wildfires on August 10. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Texas A&M Public Information Officers Leslie Auriemmo (Left) and Besty Coffee (right) were walking on Georgetown Square sharing tips on how to prevent wildfires on August 10. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Cedar Park wildfire extinguished

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The City of Cedar Park reported in their biweekly newsletter that the Parmer Lane wildfire is 100 percent contained, as of Thursday, August 10.  The fire burned 37 acres over the two-day period. Building 10 at Bexley at Silverado Apartments was completely burnt down.

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Special event applications process to change

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Applications for special events are being changed to create a more streamlined process for both applicants and Georgetown city staff. Discussed at the August 8 meeting, city staff presented the new procedures, fee structures and requested feedback from the council.
4-year-old Kacelyn Miles, her brother Landry, 2, center, and their mom Liz Miles cuddle a kitten during the Georgetown Animal Shelter's kitten adoption event held at the Georgetown Public Library on Thursday, August 10, 2023. All 19 kittens brought to the library were adopted at a reduced adoption fee.

4-year-old Kacelyn Miles, her brother Landry, 2, center, and their mom Liz Miles cuddle a kitten during the Georgetown Animal Shelter's kitten adoption event held at the Georgetown Public Library on Thursday, August 10, 2023. All 19 kittens brought to the library were adopted at a reduced adoption fee.

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Photos: Kittens at the Georgetown Library

Andy Sharp
Saturday, August 12, 2023
The Georgetown Animal Shelter's kitten adoption event was held at the Georgetown Public Library on Thursday, August 10.  All 19 kittens brought to the library were adopted at a reduced adoption fee.  
Commander Mary Semek stands next to the Joe Kott American Legion Post 317 sign. It was made by Jarrell High School’s FFA after the Legion donated a scholarship to the program. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Commander Mary Semek stands next to the Joe Kott American Legion Post 317 sign. It was made by Jarrell High School’s FFA after the Legion donated a scholarship to the program. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Jarrell American Legion gets first female commander

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, August 11, 2023
Joe Kott American Legion Post 317 elected Mary Semek as the group’s new commander in July. She is the first woman to serve in that position for the group.  Commander Semek is an army veteran who lives in Jarrell. She completed her basic training at Fort Ord, California.
City Manager David Morgan presents the proposed budget to the City Council. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

City Manager David Morgan presents the proposed budget to the City Council. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Georgetown discusses tax rate for 2024 budget

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, August 10, 2023
For Fiscal Year 2024, Georgetown city staff projects the city’s revenue will be $97.59 million, a 9.3 percent decrease from the city’s 2023 budget.  City Manager David Morgan gave an overview of the next fiscal year’s budget and received input and feedback from the council at a workshop August 8.
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