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Neighbors Serving Neighbors is an open-concept food pantry in Bartlett. Photos by Abbey Archer

Neighbors Serving Neighbors is an open-concept food pantry in Bartlett. Photos by Abbey Archer

Neighbors Serving Neighbors food pantry in Bartlett helps East Wilco families

Abbey Archer
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Since 2019, a small effort by Bartlett resident Stephanie Myers to help neighbors in need has blossomed into a local food pantry, serving about 500 families per month. Neighbors Serving Neighbors collects food items and goods to distribute to families in eastern Williamson County.

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Land purchased for future Southeast Georgetown park

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The City of Georgetown has purchased 35 acres of land in the southeastern portion of the city for a new park. The park will be located at the intersection of SE Inner Loop and Southwestern Boulevard.  The land was purchased for $6 million.
Craig and Hunter Howell play together on stage at the Cotton Club in Granger. (Photo courtesy Craig Howell)

Craig and Hunter Howell play together on stage at the Cotton Club in Granger. (Photo courtesy Craig Howell)

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As Georgetown grows, so too, does music scene

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The sounds of Texas blues, country music, cover bands and rock n’ roll seep out of restaurants and bars in downtown Georgetown — like Barrel & Amps, Roots and Tejas Meat Supply — and street performers bring the Square to life each weekend.
Plans show the finalized lots for Wier View Estates. Illustration courtesy of Henderson Professional Engineers.

Plans show the finalized lots for Wier View Estates. Illustration courtesy of Henderson Professional Engineers.

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Williamson County Commissioners approves 84-acre plat in Weir

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Williamson County Commissioners Court on August 8 approved the final plat for an 83.86-acre subdivision located on County Road 153 to County Road 156 near Weir.    According to the plat plan, the project will consist of 25 lots of estate residences. Each plot of land averages out to 3.35 acres.
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.
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