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New mosaic mural to come to San José Park

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, July 13, 2023
Georgetown City Council approved consideration and possible action for a grant to build a mosaic mural at the San José Park splash pad. The item was approved as part of the Tuesday, July 11, consent agenda.

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Georgetown Health Foundation gives $1.6 million in grants

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, July 13, 2023
Georgetown Health Foundation awarded approximately $1.6 million in grants to 19 area charities on June 12.  According to a press release, Georgetown Health Foundation works with its grant partners to “achieve the common goal of improving community health.
Richard Bird from Aspender Reality answers a question from Liberty Hill City Council member Angela Jones about the development project. Photo by Nalani Nuylan

Richard Bird from Aspender Reality answers a question from Liberty Hill City Council member Angela Jones about the development project. Photo by Nalani Nuylan

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Liberty Hill City Council discusses concept for 157-acre mixed-use project

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, July 13, 2023
Liberty Hill City Council was presented a conceptual plan Wednesday, July 12, for a 157-acre property that sits on the east side of the city on 1291 Farm to Market Road 1869. Representatives from Aspender Reality spoke about the proposed project.
Williamson County’s new official logo. Courtesy Williamson County.

Williamson County’s new official logo. Courtesy Williamson County.

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Williamson County rolls out new .gov website

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, July 13, 2023
Williamson County has launched a new website — www.wilcotx.gov —  and logo that will bring residents a fresh online appearance while providing better searchability with fewer interruptions.   The county’s new .gov web address improves security because .
The Grumpy Jack was a pub concept started in the Soeffker’s backyard.

The Grumpy Jack was a pub concept started in the Soeffker’s backyard.

English Pub The Grumpy George opening on the Square this summer

Abbey Archer
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
European immigrants Karen and Jack Soeffker are creating an authentic English pub off the Square called Grumpy George. The restaurant could open in early August.   Ms. Soeffker — the owner of All Things Kids on the Square — is originally from England.
Wild turkeys in Sun City gather for a drink out of a bird bath. Photo by Barbara Luna

Wild turkeys in Sun City gather for a drink out of a bird bath. Photo by Barbara Luna

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Sun City learns about wildlife in heatwaves

Linda Dwyer
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Dangerous heat has already been the focus this summer in Central Texas. While some residents plan to stay indoors to beat the weather until the fall, wildlife doesn’t have that option. Sun City Nature Club recently hosted an event titled “The Impact of Summer on Wildlife.
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