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Georgetown ISD superintendent Fred Brent gets a haircut in October 2021 at the East View High School cosmetology lab. The facility was named after Sport Clips founder Gordon Logan and his family in recognition of their financial support for the program. Photo by Katherine Anthony

Georgetown ISD superintendent Fred Brent gets a haircut in October 2021 at the East View High School cosmetology lab. The facility was named after Sport Clips founder Gordon Logan and his family in recognition of their financial support for the program. Photo by Katherine Anthony

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Retiring Georgetown ISD superintendent takes new job at Sport Clips

Katherine Hamilton
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Retiring Georgetown ISD superintendent Fred Brent will have a new job after he leaves the school district June 30.  Sport Clips — the sports-themed and Georgetown-based hair-cutting franchise company — announced Tuesday, April 4 that Mr. Brent will become its chief of staff.
Superintendent Fred Brent gives a presentation during the Georgetown ISD State of the District event, held Wednesday, March 9, 2022.

Superintendent Fred Brent gives a presentation during the Georgetown ISD State of the District event, held Wednesday, March 9, 2022.

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Georgetown ISD superintendent Fred Brent to retire June 30

Katherine Hamilton
Monday, April 3, 2023
Fred Brent, superintendent of Georgetown ISD since 2014, said Monday, April 3, he will officially retire from the district on June 30. He plans to serve in an advisory capacity as “superintendent emeritus” from May 1 to June 30.

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New Images Hair Salon to celebrate 30 years in April

Brigid Cooley
Monday, April 3, 2023
New Images Hair Salon is more than just a workplace for manager Shaina Jordan, who grew up watching her mother Kathy Arnold — who opened the salon three decades ago — give Georgetown residents new and improved looks. “[New Images] is a family,” Ms. Jordan said.
An overhead shot of Garey Park at 6450 Ranch to Market Road 2243, Georgetown.

An overhead shot of Garey Park at 6450 Ranch to Market Road 2243, Georgetown.

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Garey Park receives $20 million from namesake’s estate for updates

Brigid Cooley
Friday, March 31, 2023
Improvements are on the horizon for Georgetown’s Garey Park thanks to a $20 million donation from namesake Jack Garey’s estate. Details of the financial gift were presented to city council by Parks and Recreation Director Kimberly Garrett during a March 28 workshop.
Lauren Campion, left, as Ella, and Jacob Rosenbaum, playing Topher, are shown in a scene from the Thursday, March 30.

Lauren Campion, left, as Ella, and Jacob Rosenbaum, playing Topher, are shown in a scene from the Thursday, March 30.

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Photos: Cinderella opens on the Springer Stage

Andy Sharp
Friday, March 31, 2023
The Palace Theatre's production of  Cinderella is playing on the Springer Stage March 31 through April 30. Photos by Andy Sharp. 
Bluebonnets mingle with Indian paintbrush near Granger Lake Dam Road on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

Bluebonnets mingle with Indian paintbrush near Granger Lake Dam Road on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

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Granger Lake wildflowers

Andy Sharp
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Wildflowers are abundant this year near Granger Lake.
Row after row of Spring corn crops fan out across a field along County Road 301 near F.M. 972 on Monday evening, March 27, 2023.

Row after row of Spring corn crops fan out across a field along County Road 301 near F.M. 972 on Monday evening, March 27, 2023.

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Spring Crops

Andy Sharp
Thursday, March 30, 2023
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