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Georgetown has been named the fastest growing city in the country for the second year in a row. The city came out on top of the U.S. Census Bureau’s list of fastest growing communities with populations of more than 50,000.
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Southwestern, Wesleyan, First United Methodist Church receive millions through Jones family gift
Katherine Hamilton
“Transformational gifts” from the Floyd and Annetta Jones Endowed Fund, totaling about $10.4 million, went to three of Georgetown’s Methodist pillars this weekend — Southwestern University, First United Methodist Church and the Wesleyan Homes Foundation.
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
City of Georgetown offices close for Memorial Day
Brigid Cooley
The City of Georgetown is closing its offices Monday, May 29, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.
Monday, May 22, 2023
Members of the 2023 Civic Leadership Academy cohort during the Tuesday, May 9, Georgetown City Council meeting. Courtesy the City of Georgetown
Georgetown City Council celebrates Civic Leadership Academy graduates
Brigid Cooley
Georgetown City Council honored and recognized graduates from the city’s Civic Leadership Academy program Tuesday, May 9.
Monday, May 22, 2023
Pre-K student Karter Ayers gets on her new bike in the parking lot of Purl Elementary School on Thursday, May 18. Photo by Abbey Archer
Photos: Williamson County law enforcement donates 186 bikes to Purl Elementary students
News Staff
The Williamson County Deputies Association on Thursday, May 18, donated a bike to every Purl Elementary student who has maintained perfect attendance during the school year.
Sunday, May 21, 2023
Mckenzie Bailey, who placed first in the girls 3,200 meter and third in the girls 1,600, stands with Joseph Wienen, who finished third in the boys 3,200 meter event.
Georgetown athletes shine at State track meet
News Staff
Georgetown High School competed at the State track and field meet this past weekend at the University of Texas. The event began Friday, May 12.
Eleven members of the boys and girls teams participated, and Georgetown High School students placed in the top 10 of nine different events.
Sunday, May 21, 2023
“Bicycle Arch” photograph by Ellen Greeney captures a lone biker riding in Mackinac Island State Park in Michigan on Lake Huron. The Arch Rock is nearly 15 stories tall of natural limestone. Photo by Ellen Greeney
Art Scapes: Charlie Favret’s art featured at Papi’s Pies
Ellen Greeney
Charlie Favret is president of the Round Rock Arts organization and is the latest solo artist exhibiting at Papi’s Pies in Round Rock.
“The Beauty Within” is his collection of 20 abstract macro pieces in creative arrangements.
“This solo exhibition is very special to me,” he said.
Saturday, May 20, 2023
Georgetown ISD community speaks during superintendent search listening session
Katherine Hamilton
In 20 sessions over the past week with a plethora of individuals — district staff, parents, students, citizens, former school board members and elected officials — the firm tasked with identifying candidates for Georgetown ISD’s next superintendent heard it all.
Saturday, May 20, 2023
Jarrell ISD forms district police force
Katherine Hamilton
Jarrell ISD trustees on Wednesday, May 17, approved the creation of a school district police force and will discontinuing use of school resource officers provided by the Jarrell Police Department.
The change will take place when the 2023- 24 school year begins in August.
Saturday, May 20, 2023
The Guide to Georgetown
News Staff
Welcome to Georgetown. Whether you are coming here from another state or another Texas location, we are glad you are here. As a new homeowner, condo owner, apartment dweller or renter, you may have questions of where, when and how to navigate your new surroundings.
Friday, May 19, 2023