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The door at 701 South Main Street reads "Coming Soon!". Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes

The door at 701 South Main Street reads "Coming Soon!". Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes

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Juliet Italian Kitchen coming to the Square

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Juliet Italian Kitchen — an Austin-based restaurant that serves from-scratch Italian food inspired by the restaurants of Little Italy in New York City — will open a restaurant in the former home of Gumbo’s in Georgetown.
Sophia Neff of Georgetown was enthralled as she looked at kittens during the Georgetown Animal Shelter's kitten adoption held in the lobby of the Georgetown Public Library on Thursday, August 8, 2019.

Sophia Neff of Georgetown was enthralled as she looked at kittens during the Georgetown Animal Shelter's kitten adoption held in the lobby of the Georgetown Public Library on Thursday, August 8, 2019.

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Roundabout: Here's what's happening in the Georgetown area in August

News Staff
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
The 39 Steps at The Palace July 28 - August 27 Performed at the Palace Playhouse, a mysterious murder turns the life of a regular man’s life upside down as an organization called The 39 Steps hosts a nationwide manhunt to find the perpetrator. Visit www.georgetownpalace.
Williamson County Economic Development Partnership Executive Director Dave Porter gives an annual presentation to the Commissioners Court at the July 25 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Economic Development Partnership Executive Director Dave Porter gives an annual presentation to the Commissioners Court at the July 25 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County Economic Development Partnership opens office in South Korea

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
The Williamson County Economic Development Partnership opened an office in Seoul, South Korea, July 1. The county provided an update about the office last week.
A cottage at Harley’s Animal Sanctuary, complete with astroturf. Photo courtesy Harley’s Angels Sanctuary

A cottage at Harley’s Animal Sanctuary, complete with astroturf. Photo courtesy Harley’s Angels Sanctuary

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Harley’s Angels Sanctuary sets annual fundraiser for September

Abbey Archer
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Harley’s Angels Sanctuary — a dog rescue based in Florence — is having its annual fundraiser from 2-6 p.m. September 23 at Mulligan’s Restaurant and Bar in Sun City. There will be a 50/50 raffle and a silent auction from 2 -5 p.m., as well as vendors selling holiday gifts, art and baked goods.
Old Carver Elementary school at Scenic Drive and West 17th Street has been reborn as the Carver Center for Families, an initiative of the Georgetown Health Foundation.

Old Carver Elementary school at Scenic Drive and West 17th Street has been reborn as the Carver Center for Families, an initiative of the Georgetown Health Foundation.

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Old Carver school gets new life as Carver Center for Families

Katherine Hamilton
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
With a concept akin to one-stop-shopping, the Georgetown Health Foundation is uniting family-focused services and activities under one roof at the Carver Center for Families — housed in the former Carver Elementary School.
Karen Orth cuddles with a 5-week-old raccoon at All Things Wild Rehabilitation on Saturday, July 29, 2023. Orth conducted a class about caring for raccoons until they're able to be released into the wild.

Karen Orth cuddles with a 5-week-old raccoon at All Things Wild Rehabilitation on Saturday, July 29, 2023. Orth conducted a class about caring for raccoons until they're able to be released into the wild.

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All Things Wild Racoon Rescue

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Recently, All Things Wild, on Havelka Road,  began offering monthly classes about care of wild animals.  This month's class was about raccoons.  All Things Wild Rehabilitation was founded in 2012 by Helen Laughlin, who has cared for animals in need since 2006.
Williamson County and Cities Health District building in Round Rock. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County and Cities Health District building in Round Rock. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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West Nile virus mosquito detected in Granger

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, July 31, 2023
A sample of mosquitoes was collected near Colorado Street in Granger on July 25 has tested positive for West Nile virus. The positive test was indicated in lab results received on July 27 from the Texas Department of State Health Services lab in Austin.
The teller’s desk is right by the entrance of the new location. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

The teller’s desk is right by the entrance of the new location. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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R Bank finds new home in downtown Georgetown

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, July 28, 2023
The Georgetown location of R Bank is relocating, moving from its space on Williams Drive to a new building at 405 Austin Avenue, across the street from Monument Cafe.   The new space is larger than the bank’s previous.  “We’d outgrown that building,” R Bank CEO Steve Stapp said.
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