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The new H-E-B in Wolf Lakes Village, west of intersection of Interstate 35 and University Avenue, opened Wednesday, June 7. Photo by Nicholas Cicale

The new H-E-B in Wolf Lakes Village, west of intersection of Interstate 35 and University Avenue, opened Wednesday, June 7. Photo by Nicholas Cicale

First impressions: Crowds give big thumbs up to new Wolf Lakes Village H-E-B

The shiny new H-E-B and its parking lot were filled Wednesday, June 7, when the company opened its long-awaited Georgetown store in Wolf Lakes Village. In a festive atmosphere with strolling mariachis, eager shoppers filled their baskets, snacked on samples and feasted on barbecue.
From left, Tiowa Collier, Mommie Support Network administrative assistant, Dahlia Gonzales, Georgetown Housing Authority services coordinator, mother Jami Littleton, Alicea Jones, Mommie Support Network executive director and founder, mother Sara MacDonald and mother Andrea Fallas-Nunez.  Photos courtesy Mommie Support Network

From left, Tiowa Collier, Mommie Support Network administrative assistant, Dahlia Gonzales, Georgetown Housing Authority services coordinator, mother Jami Littleton, Alicea Jones, Mommie Support Network executive director and founder, mother Sara MacDonald and mother Andrea Fallas-Nunez. Photos courtesy Mommie Support Network

Georgetown nonprofit provides social support to single mothers

Without social support, it is easy to feel hopeless and alone as a single mother. Mommie Support Network is a Georgetown-based nonprofit that aims to empower low-income, single mothers by providing them with a supportive community.
On Tuesday, company officials — along with the project developer Iva McLachlan and Georgetown and Williamson County VIPs — cut the ribbon to celebrate its addition to Georgetown.

On Tuesday, company officials — along with the project developer Iva McLachlan and Georgetown and Williamson County VIPs — cut the ribbon to celebrate its addition to Georgetown.

H-E-B cuts the ribbon on its new store in Georgetown

Georgetown’s new H-E-B is ready for customers. The Wolf Lakes Village store opened its doors at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, June 7.
A living room and kitchen area under construction at the new 3D printed community in Wolf Ranch by ICON and Lennar Homes. Photos by Abbey Archer

A living room and kitchen area under construction at the new 3D printed community in Wolf Ranch by ICON and Lennar Homes. Photos by Abbey Archer

Georgetown's 3D printed homes in Wolf Ranch take shape

The first six homes in Georgetown’s first 3D printed community are set to hit the market this weekend. Prospective homebuyers can register for VIP drawing from June 5-9, and sales begin June 10.
Russell Kinder,  center, owner (with his wife Erika)  of Coupland Dancehall, gives directions to Heather Humphrey and Eric Psencik.

Russell Kinder, center, owner (with his wife Erika) of Coupland Dancehall, gives directions to Heather Humphrey and Eric Psencik.

Photos: Coupland Dancehall offers lessons

The historic Coupland Inn and Dancehall, built in 1904, holds dance classes every Sunday from 2-4 p.m.  The classes are free, but donations are appreciated.  On this day students were learning the Texas Two Step and Line Dancing techniques.
Search firm consultants Rick Berry and Jodi Duron work with trustees to develop a search calendar in May.

Search firm consultants Rick Berry and Jodi Duron work with trustees to develop a search calendar in May.

Georgetown ISD trustees give thumbs up to superintendent Leadership Profile

Georgetown ISD trustees on Thursday, May 1, got a first look at — and gave a thumbs up to — a Leadership Profile that will help them select a new superintendent. The document describes the desired qualities and strengths GISD is looking for in the district’s next superintendent.
Volunteers and staff from A Gift of Time help Camille’s Memory Café participants build bird feeders May 19 on a deck outside Georgetown Public Library.

Volunteers and staff from A Gift of Time help Camille’s Memory Café participants build bird feeders May 19 on a deck outside Georgetown Public Library.

A Gift of Time needs more volunteers for respite program starting June 7

A Gift of Time Georgetown is ready for a Wednesday, June 7, launch of its respite program at St. John’s United Methodist Church. But more volunteers are needed, in order to open the program up for more participants.