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Linzy Bandy stands in front of his jewelry store and repair shop.

Linzy Bandy stands in front of his jewelry store and repair shop.

Bandy Jewelers: A hidden gem just off the Georgetown Square

Abbey Archer
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Tucked between Coreena’s Bridal Boutique and The Co-Op building on West Eighth Street in Georgetown is Bandy Jewelers, a destination jewelry store in an old shotgun house. Bandy Jewelry sells second-hand jewelry and offers repairs, custom jewelry services and battery replacements.
Rick Beverlin, Resigning Leander City Manager. Courtesy of the City of Leander.

Rick Beverlin, Resigning Leander City Manager. Courtesy of the City of Leander.

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Leander city manager leaves for Nacogdoches

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
City Manager Rick Beverlin, who has served as Leander’s city manager since 2019,  resigned from the position Tuesday after taking a job to serve as city manager for the City of Nacogdoches.
Williamson County employees of the year. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County employees of the year. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County recognizes employees of the year

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Williamson County Commissioners Court recognized its employees of the year and project team of the year for 2023 during the August 22 meeting. The award recipients were selected by a committee with 29 nominations over five categories.
The Williamson County Commissioners Court discusses an item on the August 22 agenda. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson County Commissioners Court discusses an item on the August 22 agenda. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Wilco Commissioners Court approves proposed 2024 budget

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Williamson County Commissioners on August 22 unanimously approved the proposed budget for the 2024 Fiscal Year on first reading and will vote on the finalized budget and tax rate during their next meeting.  The proposed expenditures to the general fund amount for FY 2024 totals $313.4 million.
American Plant Food Corporation on fire in Bartlett. Photo courtesy of Williamson County Emergency Services.

American Plant Food Corporation on fire in Bartlett. Photo courtesy of Williamson County Emergency Services.

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Fertilizer Plant in Bartlett destroyed in fire

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, August 21, 2023
The American Plant Food Corporation fertilizer facility — located at 9901 State Highway 95 in Bartlett — caught fire because of a chemical spill Sunday, August 20, at 9:38 p.m.    As of the morning of August 21, Mayor Chad Mees said there have been no reports of injuries or loss of life in the...
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.
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