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Urban Taco owners David and Erika Mata hold tacos in front of their sports bar. Photo by Abbey Archer

Urban Taco owners David and Erika Mata hold tacos in front of their sports bar. Photo by Abbey Archer

Urban Taco brings regional Mexican flavors to Georgetown

Abbey Archer
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Urban Taco, a Georgetown sports bar offering gourmet tacos, opened just two months ago, but already often has a line out the door before opening.“We have been trying to open for two years,” said co-owner Erika Mata.

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Business Briefs: Rose and Dagger Coffee Company opens brick-and-mortar

Abbey Archer
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Rose and Dagger Coffee Company is moving into the yellow house at 1005 South Rock Street. The specialty latte menu will remain the same. Co-owner Jax Vacek said the interior decoration will reflect the brand’s flash tattoo shop aesthetic, with mismatched, antique jewel tone furniture.
A new Panda Express location opened in Taylor. The company presented a $1,000 check to local organization Shepherd's Heart. (From left to right) Panda Express Area Coach of Operations Gwen Werde, General Manager Yunior Torres standing with Sue Messick, Dianne Thomas, Cheryl Cornelias, Loretta Masters.

A new Panda Express location opened in Taylor. The company presented a $1,000 check to local organization Shepherd's Heart. (From left to right) Panda Express Area Coach of Operations Gwen Werde, General Manager Yunior Torres standing with Sue Messick, Dianne Thomas, Cheryl Cornelias, Loretta Masters.

Perky Beans Coffee, Batteries Plus and Tomlinson’s Feed coming to Georgetown

Abbey Archer
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Perky Beans Coffee coming to Georgetown Perky Beans, a coffee shop with an existing location in Leander, is opening in Georgetown. The business will be located at 2651 East University Avenue.
Florence residents line the pews as they wait to speak against an incoming 750-home subdivision during public comment at the June 9 Williamson County Commissioners Court meeting. From left: Howard Creasy, Frank Elverado (center), Melissa Rosenbusch-Spicer and Cristy Daniell. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Florence residents line the pews as they wait to speak against an incoming 750-home subdivision during public comment at the June 9 Williamson County Commissioners Court meeting. From left: Howard Creasy, Frank Elverado (center), Melissa Rosenbusch-Spicer and Cristy Daniell. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Florence-area development sparks debate

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
A new 750-home subdivision is coming to unincorporated land just outside the City of Florence.Residents surrounding the proposed Florence Meadows subdivision took to the dais June 9 during the Williamson County Commissioners Court meeting to ask the commissioners to “thoughtfully consider” scale...
Georgetown ISD trustees stand with Superintendent Devin Padavil. Photo courtesy Georgetown ISD

Georgetown ISD trustees stand with Superintendent Devin Padavil. Photo courtesy Georgetown ISD

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GISD approves balanced budget for 2026-27 school year

Katherine Hamilton
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Georgetown ISD trustees on Monday, June 15, adopted a balanced budget for next school year while making “strategic investments” in some employee compensation, benefits and healthcare services.However, there will be no salary increases for most GISD employees.“This has been a time of making...
This chart compares 2025 and 2026 STAAR results for grades 9-12 in Georgetown and Jarrell ISDs.

This chart compares 2025 and 2026 STAAR results for grades 9-12 in Georgetown and Jarrell ISDs.

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High school STAAR scores improve for Georgetown, Jarrell ISDs

Katherine Hamilton
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
The Texas Education Agency released 2026 high school STAAR test results June 10, and both Georgetown and Jarrell ISDs are riding high.In the tests’ “Meets Standard and Above” performance category, GISD improved in every test.
Chloe Harlow runs Chloe’s Pet Corral and raises money for animal nonprofits, including the Ride on Center for Kids. (Photo courtesy of ROCK)

Chloe Harlow runs Chloe’s Pet Corral and raises money for animal nonprofits, including the Ride on Center for Kids. (Photo courtesy of ROCK)

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Georgetown 14-year-old raises $1,000 for Ride on Center for Kids

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Chloe’s Pet Corral has been run by Chloe Harlow since she was in third grade and had a lesson about giving back to the community. Now 14, Chloe’s Pet Corral is not only an official nonprofit, but Chloe has raised $1,000 for the Ride on Center for Kids and also donated supplies for the animals.
The Williamson County Justices of the Peace attend the June 9 Commissioners Court to advocate entering into a contract with Tranquil Mortuary. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson County Justices of the Peace attend the June 9 Commissioners Court to advocate entering into a contract with Tranquil Mortuary. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Commissioners, JPs debate exemption for transport contract

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
The Williamson County Commissioners Court voted to allow Hutto-based Tranquil Mortuary to continue providing transport services for recently-deceased bodies while directing county staff to pursue a formal contract, following debate over whether the service should have been competitively bid under...
This chart shows the difference in funding for the solid waste utility if rates are raised and if they're not raised.

This chart shows the difference in funding for the solid waste utility if rates are raised and if they're not raised.

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Solid waste rates will see increases in next five budget cycles

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Georgetown’s solid waste rates will increase several times over the next five fiscal years, starting with 5 percent increases per year through FY29 and then decreasing by half a percent to FY31.
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