2-year-old Stormi Fields pets a pig named Triangle at the Fry's Fun Farm petting zoo during Blackland Prairie Days.
Photos: Taylor celebrates Blackland Prairie Days
Andy Sharp
Saturday, May 13, 2023
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St. David’s Georgetown Hospital earns high hospital safety grade
Kate St. Clair
St. David’s Georgetown Hospital was one St. David’s facilities in Williamson and Travis counties to receive an “A” grade by the Leapfrog Group as part of its fall Hospital Safety Grades.
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Friday, May 12, 2023
From left, Amy Sokol, Sherry Koorie, Ashley Landry and Adalis Cardenas dig up native plants.
Native Plant Society saves ill-fated plants
Kate St. Clair
Members of the Williamson County Native Plant Society of Texas and the Good Water Master Naturalist’s Native Plant Rescue Project teamed up April 23 to rescue native plants in Round Rock from impending doom.
Friday, May 12, 2023
Southwestern students worked with the Georgetown Trails Foundation to clear campus land that will become part of a trail system connecting San Gabriel Park and Southwestern. Courtesy the Georgetown Trails Foundation
Georgetown Trails Foundation partners with Southwestern for local trail system
Katherine Hamilton
A master plan to build 43 miles of biking and hiking trails got a boost this spring when the Georgetown Trails Foundation and Southwestern University partnered up to add eight miles to the foundation’s trail system.
Friday, May 12, 2023
The Caring Place accepts donations for its thrift shop at 2000 Railroad Avenue in Georgetown. Photo courtesy The Caring Place
The Caring Place expands donation hours
Kate St. Clair
The Caring Place will be offering expanded hours going into summer for its donations drive through, located at 2000 Railroad Avenue. Drop off will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday to match the nonprofit’s thrift store hours.
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Williamson County task force will address fentanyl outreach
Kate St. Clair
Williamson County has created a Central Texas Task Force Overdose Investigation which County Judge Bill Gravell announced in court Tuesday, May 2.
The announcement comes following the ongoing fentanyl-related deaths in the county.
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Coach and Co-Owner JJ Martinez teaches a jiu jitsu class at John’s Gym in Georgetown.
John’s Gym is home to award-winning juvenile jiu jitsu team in Georgetown
News Staff
By ASHLYNN DELIAS
John’s Gym is an Austin-based jiu jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts facility that opened its Georgetown location on Shell Road in 2012.
Aside from holding classes in MMA and both kids and adult jiu jitsu, John’s Gym has its own award-winning elite team that competes in tournaments.
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
From left, GISD trustee Stephanie Blanck, GISD superintendent emeritus Fred Brent and trustee Jen Mauldin share groundbreaking duties with Elizabeth Horne, far right, developer of Santa Rita Ranch with her husband, Ed Horne.
Georgetown ISD breaks ground on San Gabriel Elementary
Katherine Hamilton
Georgetown ISD officials, future parents and members of the architectural and construction team held a ceremonial groundbreaking May 3 for San Gabriel Elementary School.
Monday, May 8, 2023
Online transportation surveys collect feedback from Georgetown residents
Brigid Cooley
Three surveys asking Georgetown residents for feedback on incoming transportation plans and improvements are live on the city’s website.
Sunday, May 7, 2023
City celebrates Main Street with virtual short film screening
Brigid Cooley
For the past 40 years, the preservation and revitalization of Goergetown’s historic Square has been possible through community efforts and the city’s participation in the Texas Main Street program.
Sunday, May 7, 2023