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Georgetown gas prices low compared to state average

Brigid Cooley
Sunday, April 9, 2023
Gas prices in Williamson County remain significantly lower than the state average, with per gallon prices for regular unleaded gas sitting at a $3.05 average within the area, according to the American Automobile Association. Meanwhile, the Texas average was recorded at $3.15 per gallon on April 4.
A map highlights expected road closures for the Two Step Inn festival around San Gabriel Park. Areas highlighted in orange are nearby neighborhoods where event parking will be prohibited. City facilities highlighted in light green will be closed during the festival as well, while the main festival area is in blue.

A map highlights expected road closures for the Two Step Inn festival around San Gabriel Park. Areas highlighted in orange are nearby neighborhoods where event parking will be prohibited. City facilities highlighted in light green will be closed during the festival as well, while the main festival area is in blue.

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Two Step Inn: What Georgetown residents, visitors should know ahead of next weekend's festival

Brigid Cooley
Saturday, April 8, 2023
The long-anticipated Two Step Inn country music festival is dancing its way to San Gabriel Park next weekend, April 15-16. The following are need-to-know details shared by the City of Georgetown for both residents and festival attendees.

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Donations help lower lunch debts of GISD students

Katherine Hamilton
Friday, April 7, 2023
Donations from Christ Lutheran Church and the Georgetown branch of A+ Federal Credit Union will go toward paying off lunch balances for a number of Georgetown ISD students, the district announced April 4. Christ Lutheran raised $2,360 from parishioners’ donations. A+ FCU donated $1,000.
Bride U and Groom Q, Pre-K students Frances Averitt and Axel Lundgren, walk down the aisle after their educational pretend wedding ceremony. Photos by Katherine Anthony

Bride U and Groom Q, Pre-K students Frances Averitt and Axel Lundgren, walk down the aisle after their educational pretend wedding ceremony. Photos by Katherine Anthony

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Children celebrate phonics with the marriage of ‘Q’ and ‘U’

Katherine Hamilton
Friday, April 7, 2023
The little groom “Q” and the little bride “U” were joined together in a very special wedding at Georgetown’s Primrose School March 30. “We will watch Q and U spend their lives working together to make words,” said Kevin Pitts, ceremony officiant and Georgetown City Council Member.
ROCK held its annual Barn Dance this past weekend. Photos by Ron Parks

ROCK held its annual Barn Dance this past weekend. Photos by Ron Parks

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Over 800 celebrate ROCK at Barn Dance

Kate St. Clair
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Ride on Center for Kids saw record turnout for the nonprofit’s annual Barn Dance this past Saturday, April 1. The equine-assisted therapy center estimated over 800 guests for the night of dinner, dancing and entertainment, and welcomed a packed house.
Key components to the Passover Seder meal include a wine, matzoh and a seder plate, which includes foods symbolizing elements involved in the liberation of the Israelites from Egypt as told in the Book of Exodus. This year, the eight day Passover festival begins on Wednesday, April 5.

Key components to the Passover Seder meal include a wine, matzoh and a seder plate, which includes foods symbolizing elements involved in the liberation of the Israelites from Egypt as told in the Book of Exodus. This year, the eight day Passover festival begins on Wednesday, April 5.

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Congregation Havurah Shalom to welcome over 150 to Passover Seder

Brigid Cooley
Thursday, April 6, 2023
When Covid-19 made its way to Sun City in spring 2020, Congregation Havurah Shalom responded with vigilance, moving shabbat dinners and other fellowship programs online to uphold social distancing and keep its members healthy.
Evening Primrose wildflowers adorn a field along Bill Pickett Trail at sunset on Saturday, April 1, 2023.

Evening Primrose wildflowers adorn a field along Bill Pickett Trail at sunset on Saturday, April 1, 2023.

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Primrose Sunset

Andy Sharp
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Georgetown ISD superintendent Fred Brent gets a haircut in October 2021 at the East View High School cosmetology lab. The facility was named after Sport Clips founder Gordon Logan and his family in recognition of their financial support for the program. Photo by Katherine Anthony

Georgetown ISD superintendent Fred Brent gets a haircut in October 2021 at the East View High School cosmetology lab. The facility was named after Sport Clips founder Gordon Logan and his family in recognition of their financial support for the program. Photo by Katherine Anthony

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Retiring Georgetown ISD superintendent takes new job at Sport Clips

Katherine Hamilton
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Retiring Georgetown ISD superintendent Fred Brent will have a new job after he leaves the school district June 30.  Sport Clips — the sports-themed and Georgetown-based hair-cutting franchise company — announced Tuesday, April 4 that Mr. Brent will become its chief of staff. In the role, Mr.
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