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The amended future land use map shows majority single-family zoning designations for the North Old Town neighborhood, as well as some medium-density mixed housing and office zonings near the outskirts of the neighborhood. City council approved the amended map during its Tuesday, April 11, meeting.

The amended future land use map shows majority single-family zoning designations for the North Old Town neighborhood, as well as some medium-density mixed housing and office zonings near the outskirts of the neighborhood. City council approved the amended map during its Tuesday, April 11, meeting.

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Georgetown approves future land use plan amendment for North Old Town

Brigid Cooley
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
The Georgetown City Council voted Tuesday, April 11, to amend the city’s zoning designations earmarked for the North Old Town neighborhood as laid out in the future land use map — an action marking a long-sought victory for neighborhood residents.

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Fly fishing program to benefit veterans in Georgetown

Kate St. Clair
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
David Perez, a member of Georgetown’s American Legion Post 174, hopes to bring a new kind of support system to the city’s disabled veterans with fly fishing. Mr. Perez left military service in 2017 and joined the national program in Fayetteville, North Carolina, the following year.
anie Lien, who was showing her 1957 Chevrolet pickup truck in the car show, was joined by Chevy, her Miniature Schnauzer, at the Red Poppy Festival on Saturday, April 23, 2022. Photo by Andy Sharp

anie Lien, who was showing her 1957 Chevrolet pickup truck in the car show, was joined by Chevy, her Miniature Schnauzer, at the Red Poppy Festival on Saturday, April 23, 2022. Photo by Andy Sharp

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Georgetown's Red Poppy Festival is April 28-30

Brigid Cooley
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Join in on the fun during Georgetown’s 24th annual Red Poppy Festival. The event, which features live entertainment, family activities and over 100 artisan vendors, takes place April 28-30 on the Square.
The Two Step Inn stage stands ready for the band Midland.

The Two Step Inn stage stands ready for the band Midland.

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Photos: Scenes from the inaugural Two Step Inn festival in Georgetown

News Staff
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
The inaugural Two Step Inn music festival took place April 15-16 at San Gabriel Park in Georgetown. Organized by C3 Presents, the weekend's lineup included both classic and modern country music, with headliners Zach Bryan and Tyler Childers, as well as Tracy Byrd, Tanya Tucker and Wynona Judd.
JISD’s Double Creek Elementary School will open this fall, but is expected to exceed capacity in two years.

JISD’s Double Creek Elementary School will open this fall, but is expected to exceed capacity in two years.

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Report projects newest Jarrell ISD elementary will exceed capacity in two years

Katherine Hamilton
Sunday, April 16, 2023
With a capacity of 900 students, Jarrell ISD’s new Double Creek Elementary will open with 750 students August 16. The latest demographics report presented by Zonda Education, however, predicts that the school will exceed its capacity by 2025-26.
8-year-old Nicole Loyo was joined by Frozen, her 3-year-old Pomeranian, at the Red Poppy Festival's Popp Pup Parade, held in downtown Georgetown on Sunday, April 24, 2022.

8-year-old Nicole Loyo was joined by Frozen, her 3-year-old Pomeranian, at the Red Poppy Festival's Popp Pup Parade, held in downtown Georgetown on Sunday, April 24, 2022.

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POPP Pup Parade, pet costume contest set for Poppy Fest weekend

Kate St. Clair
Friday, April 14, 2023
Red Poppy festival will again hit Georgetown, Sunday, April 30, and pet lovers are invited to participate in the POPP parade and pet costume contest. The event is organized by Wag Heaven Pet Supplies and Self-serve Dog Wash and the city of Georgetown.
The Alouette Bistro is now operating with a limited menu at Lark & Owl Booksellers, 205 Sixth Street, Suite 101 in Georgetown. The food spot is a collaboration between bookstore co-owners Jane Estes, left, Rachael Jonrowe and Misty Adair, not pictured, as well as chefs Erika Bongort and Kathy Armstrong. Photo by Brigid Cooley

The Alouette Bistro is now operating with a limited menu at Lark & Owl Booksellers, 205 Sixth Street, Suite 101 in Georgetown. The food spot is a collaboration between bookstore co-owners Jane Estes, left, Rachael Jonrowe and Misty Adair, not pictured, as well as chefs Erika Bongort and Kathy Armstrong. Photo by Brigid Cooley

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Good eats again served at Lark & Owl thanks to Alouette Bistro

Brigid Cooley
Friday, April 14, 2023
Professional chef and certified cheesemonger Erika Bongort loves turning high quality ingredients into accessible and zany dishes.
Rick Rowley performs during a Bach Fest event in 2022.

Rick Rowley performs during a Bach Fest event in 2022.

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2023 Texas Bach Festival concert series announced

Katherine Hamilton
Friday, April 14, 2023
The Texas Bach Festival returns to Georgetown with a program titled “TBF 2023: Resound, You Songs!” A free opening concert is scheduled for 2 p.m., May 21, at the Georgetown Public Library. Gil Zilkha, bass-baritone, and Rick Rowley, piano, will perform Franz Schubert’s “Winterreise, D911.”
Cubs fans Sue Bryson, Bill Hougesen and Jim Bonk watch a game in Sun City on opening day. Photo by Linda Dwyer

Cubs fans Sue Bryson, Bill Hougesen and Jim Bonk watch a game in Sun City on opening day. Photo by Linda Dwyer

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Sun City Illinois/Chicago Club embraces baseball season

Linda Dwyer
Friday, April 14, 2023
Spring is a time of new beginnings including the start of baseball season. Thirty Major League Baseball teams kicked off the season March 30, the first time since 1968 that every team played their opening game on the same day. Fans watched 15 exciting games around the country.
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