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Superintendent Fred Brent gives a presentation during the Georgetown ISD State of the District event, held Wednesday, March 9, 2022.

Superintendent Fred Brent gives a presentation during the Georgetown ISD State of the District event, held Wednesday, March 9, 2022.

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Georgetown ISD superintendent Fred Brent to retire June 30

Katherine Hamilton
Monday, April 3, 2023
Fred Brent, superintendent of Georgetown ISD since 2014, said Monday, April 3, he will officially retire from the district on June 30. He plans to serve in an advisory capacity as “superintendent emeritus” from May 1 to June 30. Mr.

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New Images Hair Salon to celebrate 30 years in April

Brigid Cooley
Monday, April 3, 2023
New Images Hair Salon is more than just a workplace for manager Shaina Jordan, who grew up watching her mother Kathy Arnold — who opened the salon three decades ago — give Georgetown residents new and improved looks. “[New Images] is a family,” Ms. Jordan said.

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Georgetown adjusts irrigation rules

Brigid Cooley
Saturday, April 1, 2023
The City of Georgetown is tightening irrigation regulations following a Tuesday, March 28, council meeting. Council members approved updates to Chapter 13.15 and 13.
An overhead shot of Garey Park at 6450 Ranch to Market Road 2243, Georgetown.

An overhead shot of Garey Park at 6450 Ranch to Market Road 2243, Georgetown.

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Garey Park receives $20 million from namesake’s estate for updates

Brigid Cooley
Friday, March 31, 2023
Improvements are on the horizon for Georgetown’s Garey Park thanks to a $20 million donation from namesake Jack Garey’s estate. Details of the financial gift were presented to city council by Parks and Recreation Director Kimberly Garrett during a March 28 workshop.
Barbara Brightwell holds a commemorative sign for the road named after her and her husband, George.

Barbara Brightwell holds a commemorative sign for the road named after her and her husband, George.

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Longtime philanthropists Barbara and George Brightwell honored by loop naming

Kate St. Clair
Friday, March 31, 2023
Williamson County honored philanthropists Barbara and George Brightwell Wednesday, March 29, by naming a road in front of the Juvenile Justice Center the “Brightwell Loop.” A crowd gathered in front of the building to welcome Ms.
Lauren Campion, left, as Ella, and Jacob Rosenbaum, playing Topher, are shown in a scene from the Thursday, March 30.

Lauren Campion, left, as Ella, and Jacob Rosenbaum, playing Topher, are shown in a scene from the Thursday, March 30.

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Photos: Cinderella opens on the Springer Stage

Andy Sharp
Friday, March 31, 2023
The Palace Theatre's production of  Cinderella is playing on the Springer Stage March 31 through April 30. Photos by Andy Sharp. 
Bluebonnets mingle with Indian paintbrush near Granger Lake Dam Road on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

Bluebonnets mingle with Indian paintbrush near Granger Lake Dam Road on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

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Granger Lake wildflowers

Andy Sharp
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Wildflowers are abundant this year near Granger Lake.
Row after row of Spring corn crops fan out across a field along County Road 301 near F.M. 972 on Monday evening, March 27, 2023.

Row after row of Spring corn crops fan out across a field along County Road 301 near F.M. 972 on Monday evening, March 27, 2023.

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Spring Crops

Andy Sharp
Thursday, March 30, 2023
JoAnn Hammer admires a quilt made in 1940 entitled "Starry Night" on Saturday, March 25, at the annual Georgetown Quilt Show, presented by Handcrafts Unlimited.

JoAnn Hammer admires a quilt made in 1940 entitled "Starry Night" on Saturday, March 25, at the annual Georgetown Quilt Show, presented by Handcrafts Unlimited.

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PHOTOS: Quilter’s Paradise

Andy Sharp
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Held at the Georgetown Community Center in San Gabriel Park, this year's theme for the Georgetown Quilt Show was Tulip Time.  A variety of new and vintage quilts were on display at the show, which also included a Silent Auction.
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