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Anthony Blankenship will hold Place 5 on the GISD Board of Trustees starting in May. Photo by Katherine Anthony

Anthony Blankenship will hold Place 5 on the GISD Board of Trustees starting in May. Photo by Katherine Anthony

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Future Georgetown ISD trustee Anthony Blankenship says his goal is unity

Katherine Hamilton
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Anthony Blankenship — an author, medical professional, Army veteran and Georgetown parent — will take a seat on the GISD Board of Trustees in May.  Mr. Blankenship is running unopposed for Place 5 in the May 6 election. The position is being vacated by three-term trustee Melanie Connor.
Jill Nalley, Dennis Hilgeman and Mark Callahan put up an Amplify banner in the final days of the campaign.

Jill Nalley, Dennis Hilgeman and Mark Callahan put up an Amplify banner in the final days of the campaign.

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Georgetown nonprofits get boost with Amplify Austin

Kate St. Clair
Thursday, March 9, 2023
This year’s Amplify Austin efforts have closed. Williamson County nonprofits were some of the most supported in the fundraising effort.

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Williamson County birthday celebration set for March 10-11

Kate St. Clair
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Williamson County and the City of Georgetown celebrate their 175th birthday this weekend, with a two-day event March 10-11.  On Friday, March 10, a formal kick off ceremony will be held on the east side of the historic courthouse starting at 2 p.m.
Amanda Torres, center, is surrounded by family and superhero friends as she cuts a ribbon to a bench dedicated to her late son, DJ Pruitt. Photo by Katherine Anthony

Amanda Torres, center, is surrounded by family and superhero friends as she cuts a ribbon to a bench dedicated to her late son, DJ Pruitt. Photo by Katherine Anthony

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Community dedicates park bench to ‘superhero’ DJ Pruitt

Katherine Hamilton
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Family and friends celebrated the short life of “DJ” Pruitt, a little boy who “brought out in us the strength of unconditional love,” as they dedicated a park bench in his honor on February 26.
Construction is underway at the Georgetown Costco Wholesale site, which could open this summer. Photo by Nicholas Cicale

Construction is underway at the Georgetown Costco Wholesale site, which could open this summer. Photo by Nicholas Cicale

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Costco Wholesale teases June opening in Georgetown

Brigid Cooley
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Georgetown’s very own Costco Wholesale should be operating by June of this year, according to the company’s website. The update is found on the “New Locations Coming Soon” page of the company website.
4-year-old Leo Ormeni makes a dash for the finish line while participating in the Fun Run during Chase the Chief , held at East View High School on Sunday, March 5. The 11th Chase the Chief included a Fun Run and a 5-K Race. Proceeds from the annual event benefit physical education and athletic departments in Georgetown ISD. Photo by Andy Sharp.

4-year-old Leo Ormeni makes a dash for the finish line while participating in the Fun Run during Chase the Chief , held at East View High School on Sunday, March 5. The 11th Chase the Chief included a Fun Run and a 5-K Race. Proceeds from the annual event benefit physical education and athletic departments in Georgetown ISD. Photo by Andy Sharp.

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Photos: Chase the Chief

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
The 11th Chase the Chief on Sunday included a Fun Run and a 5-K Race. Proceeds from the annual event benefit physical education and athletic departments in Georgetown ISD. 
Georgetown residents gather inside the Grace Heritage Center for a launch meeting of the Old Town Neighborhood Association. The meeting, which took place Tuesday, February 28, was the first for the association. Photo courtesy Susan Stone

Georgetown residents gather inside the Grace Heritage Center for a launch meeting of the Old Town Neighborhood Association. The meeting, which took place Tuesday, February 28, was the first for the association. Photo courtesy Susan Stone

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Old Town residents form neighborhood association

Brigid Cooley
Saturday, March 4, 2023
Residents of Georgetown’s Old Town neighborhood are banding together to create their own neighborhood association.
Superintendent Fred Brent presents at GISD’s 2023 State of the District event Thursday, March 2.

Superintendent Fred Brent presents at GISD’s 2023 State of the District event Thursday, March 2.

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Georgetown ISD lifts curtain on new Strategic Direction Plan at 2023 State of the District

Katherine Hamilton
Saturday, March 4, 2023
Calling Georgetown ISD’s in-the-works Strategic Direction Plan the “most important work the district has ever done,” Superintendent Fred Brent lifted the curtain just a little during his 2023 State of the District Address on Thursday, March 2.
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