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Friends brave an icy day to walk their dogs near North Drive in Taylor on February 3, 2022. (Sun Archive)

Friends brave an icy day to walk their dogs near North Drive in Taylor on February 3, 2022. (Sun Archive)

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Update: Georgetown and Jarrell ISD schools closed Tuesday due to weather

Katherine Hamilton
Monday, January 30, 2023
The ongoing cold snap has caused changes in area school district schedules. Classes and all school activities have been canceled for Tuesday, January 31, in both Georgetown and Jarrell ISDs. Both districts announced the closure about 3 p.m. on Monday.
A police patrol car is parked outside Georgetown’s Public Safety Operations Center, 3500 D. B. Wood Road, on Friday, January 27. The center is headquarters for the city’s police and fire department. (Photo by Brigid Cooley)

A police patrol car is parked outside Georgetown’s Public Safety Operations Center, 3500 D. B. Wood Road, on Friday, January 27. The center is headquarters for the city’s police and fire department. (Photo by Brigid Cooley)

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Georgetown fire, police chiefs outline growing demands, staffing needs

Brigid Cooley
Monday, January 30, 2023
Georgetown Police Chief Cory Tchida and Fire Chief John Sullivan discussed pressing staffing needs, ongoing community campaigns and steps toward improving both departments through community relationships during a Tuesday, January 24, city council workshop.
Post Chaplain Michael Meccia opens the Four Chaplains Memorial Service held January 21. On the table in front of the podium are photos of the four chaplains being remembered, Lieutenants George L. Fox, Alexander D. Goode, John P. Washington and Clark V. Poling.

Post Chaplain Michael Meccia opens the Four Chaplains Memorial Service held January 21. On the table in front of the podium are photos of the four chaplains being remembered, Lieutenants George L. Fox, Alexander D. Goode, John P. Washington and Clark V. Poling.

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American Legion Post 174 conducts Four Chaplains Memorial Service

News Staff
Sunday, January 29, 2023
American Legion Post 174 held a Four Chaplains Memorial Service on Saturday, January 21, prior to their quarterly fellowship breakfast. Post Chaplain Michael Meccia organized the event.  The Four Chaplains were aboard the S.S. Dorchester headed to Greenland during World War II.
Georgetown Police Chief Cory Tchida holds a plaque after being named the chamber’s Citizen of the Year Thursday, January 26, at the annual chamber gala. (Photo by Kate St. Clair)

Georgetown Police Chief Cory Tchida holds a plaque after being named the chamber’s Citizen of the Year Thursday, January 26, at the annual chamber gala. (Photo by Kate St. Clair)

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Georgetown Police Chief Cory Tchida names the chamber's Citizen of the Year

Kate St. Clair
Sunday, January 29, 2023
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce announced Georgetown Police Chief Cory Tchida as their Citizen of the Year during its annual gala Thursday, January 26.  The award was presented by Mike Howell of West Short and Howell, PLLC, at the Georgetown Community Center. He said Mr.
A mural designed by artist Yasaman Mehrsa will be created in honor of Williamson County and Georgetown’s 175 year history this spring, as both the county and city look to celebrate the milestone with the community.

A mural designed by artist Yasaman Mehrsa will be created in honor of Williamson County and Georgetown’s 175 year history this spring, as both the county and city look to celebrate the milestone with the community.

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Mural selected to represent city, county for 175th birthday celebration

Kate St. Clair
Sunday, January 29, 2023
The design for a mural to honor the 175 year history of both Williamson County and the City of Georgetown has been selected.  The winning selection, named after the theme for the 175th birthday celebration, is “Still Making History” by artist Yasaman Mehrsa.
Jasmine Sharp is the Head of Pilates & Barre Education at Truecore Fitness.

Jasmine Sharp is the Head of Pilates & Barre Education at Truecore Fitness.

Truecore Fitness expands to Leander

Abbey Archer
Saturday, January 28, 2023
Truecore Fitness — a local gym chain with locations in Georgetown, Temple and now  Leander — is known for their pilates classes, which can accommodate the young, old, injured and everyone in between.  The new 7,100-square-foot space in Leander is on Crystal Falls Parkway.
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