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A rendering shows a proposed design for the downtown garage, with commercial space on the ground floor. (COURTESY THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN)

A rendering shows a proposed design for the downtown garage, with commercial space on the ground floor. (COURTESY THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN)

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Georgetown City Council reviews parking garage designs

Brigid Cooley
Monday, January 16, 2023
After receiving feedback from Georgetown’s Historical and Architectural Review Commission about the city’s incoming downtown parking garage, city council members showed support for designs that were shorter than those initially presented.  Design details for the garage — planned for 0.
The future R Bank building on Austin Avenue downtown stands next to the Merrill Lynch office, with the historic Williamson County Courthouse in the distance. (Photo by Nicholas Cicale)

The future R Bank building on Austin Avenue downtown stands next to the Merrill Lynch office, with the historic Williamson County Courthouse in the distance. (Photo by Nicholas Cicale)

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Georgetown receives feedback from public, council on Downtown Master Plan

Brigid Cooley
Monday, January 16, 2023
The public received an overview of the city’s upcoming work to create a new Downtown Master Plan Tuesday, January 10.  “We’re here to talk about the Downtown Master Plan update and where we’re at in that process,” Downtown and Tourism Director Kim McAuliffe said.
Georgetown High School junior Michael Friemel stands with a reworked 1992 Ford Fox Body Mustang, now an electric car. (Photo by Katherine Anthony)

Georgetown High School junior Michael Friemel stands with a reworked 1992 Ford Fox Body Mustang, now an electric car. (Photo by Katherine Anthony)

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Georgetown High School students convert old Mustang to electric-powered auto

Katherine Hamilton
Friday, January 13, 2023
No kit, no instruction manual, not even help from the internet — that’s the challenge Georgetown High School automotive students faced when instructor Kelley Mayo announced they’d be building an electric car.  Mr.
A still from "Spectra Force Vive: Infinite Pie Delivery Service," a 33:32 minute video by JooYoung Choi.

A still from "Spectra Force Vive: Infinite Pie Delivery Service," a 33:32 minute video by JooYoung Choi.

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Southwestern's 2023 Brown Symposium to spotlight art

Kate St. Clair
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Southwestern University’s most anticipated annual event, the Brown Symposium, will take place February 21-23.    The theme for the event’s 41st year will be “Radical Imagination: Art & Social Change.” The university announced its lineup this week.
Frances “Fay” Pool, a 21-year Army veteran, enjoys reminiscing over photographs from her recent Honor Flight Austin trip to Washington, D.C., where Ms. Pool and other veterans visited many of the city’s monuments and memorials. The cap she’s wearing is from the Georgetown Rotary Foundation’s 2022 Field of Honor. (Photo by Brad Stutzman)

Frances “Fay” Pool, a 21-year Army veteran, enjoys reminiscing over photographs from her recent Honor Flight Austin trip to Washington, D.C., where Ms. Pool and other veterans visited many of the city’s monuments and memorials. The cap she’s wearing is from the Georgetown Rotary Foundation’s 2022 Field of Honor. (Photo by Brad Stutzman)

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Georgetown Army vet makes Honor Flight trek to Washington

Brad Stutzman
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Frances “Fay” Pool has always loved to travel. A 21-year career in the U.S. Army took her to many bases stateside, plus far-flung locales in Germany and South Korea. But Ms.
Dr. Jessica Cance speaks to GISD parents about the dangers of opioids.

Dr. Jessica Cance speaks to GISD parents about the dangers of opioids.

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Expert cautions parents about deadly fentanyl, other drugs during Georgetown ISD presentation

Katherine Hamilton
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Alcohol remains the most-used drug among teenagers, but parents should be aware of the rising rate of other drug use by teens, including the opioid fentanyl. That was the message of public health analyst Jessica Cance, who spoke to Georgetown ISD parents on Monday, January 9.
Alexia Griffin, Rob Neff, Joanne Harrah, Laurie Locke and Fred Sellers meet to discuss the agenda for the upcoming Central Texas Philharmonic League meeting. 

Alexia Griffin, Rob Neff, Joanne Harrah, Laurie Locke and Fred Sellers meet to discuss the agenda for the upcoming Central Texas Philharmonic League meeting. 

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New Central Texas Philharmonic League focuses on culture, education and networking

Tuesday, January 10, 2023
The new Central Texas Philharmonic League’s first meeting 19 will feature Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder.    The meeting will be at 1 p.m., January 19, held in the Georgetown Public Library. Mr. Schroeder will talk about the positive impact the arts and a symphony can provide for a community.

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Round Rock MLK Celebrations set for Saturday

News Staff
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
The Round Rock Black History Organization — with participation from Round Rock and Hutto ISDs — is presenting the 36th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Celebration on Saturday, January 14, from 1-3:30 p.m.
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