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Georgetown's The Wesleyan named Bethany Sisneroz its new president and chief executive officer last week.

Georgetown's The Wesleyan named Bethany Sisneroz its new president and chief executive officer last week.

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The Wesleyan names new chief executive officer

Brigid Cooley
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
The Wesleyan — a faith-based nonprofit senior living and healthcare provider serving Georgetown and its surrounding areas — has selected Bethany Sisneroz as its new president and chief executive officer. The organization’s board announced the staffing update last week.
Piles of bricks are all that’s left of Jarrell ISD’s iconic 1916 Building. The district had planned to renovate, but engineers determined it was not structurally sound. The bricks will be used to construct an identical building. (Photo by Katherine Anthony)

Piles of bricks are all that’s left of Jarrell ISD’s iconic 1916 Building. The district had planned to renovate, but engineers determined it was not structurally sound. The bricks will be used to construct an identical building. (Photo by Katherine Anthony)

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Jarrell ISD’s historic 1916 Building torn down

Katherine Hamilton
Monday, December 5, 2022
Jarrell ISD’s 1916 Building, which was slated for upcoming remodeling, has been disassembled after engineers said it was not structurally sound enough to renovate as previously planned. The district will now build an identical building in its place, JISD Communications Director Nick Spinetto said.
Twin sisters Brianna (right) and Jacqui Spencer get to know Dusty, a 2-year-old dog that was up for adoption at the Georgetown Animal Shelter on February 10, 2013. (Sun Archive)

Twin sisters Brianna (right) and Jacqui Spencer get to know Dusty, a 2-year-old dog that was up for adoption at the Georgetown Animal Shelter on February 10, 2013. (Sun Archive)

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More animal shelter space needed in Georgetown

Brigid Cooley
Saturday, December 3, 2022
Recognizing the Georgetown Animal Shelter’s limited capacity amid an influx of animals in need, city leaders are evaluating possible partnerships and avenues for a new facility. Members of city council and staff discussed the issue during a November 22 workshop.
A site plan for an incoming outdoor food vendor location being developed at 601 South Austin Avenue. Georgetown City Council approved a special use permit for the project during a November 22 council meeting.

A site plan for an incoming outdoor food vendor location being developed at 601 South Austin Avenue. Georgetown City Council approved a special use permit for the project during a November 22 council meeting.

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Four development projects in Georgetown move ahead

Brigid Cooley
Saturday, December 3, 2022
Georgetown City Council approved rezoning requests and special use permits for several incoming developments during its November 22 meeting. Projects include an outdoor food vendor venue along Austin Avenue, a single-family subdivision and a townhome development.
Leslie Kaufmann at her home at 1202 East 15th Street on November 28, 2012. The house was on the 2012 Holiday Home Tour.

Leslie Kaufmann at her home at 1202 East 15th Street on November 28, 2012. The house was on the 2012 Holiday Home Tour.

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Preservation Georgetown's historic home tour returns

Kate St. Clair
Saturday, December 3, 2022
Preservation Georgetown’s Holiday Home Tour is set to return next weekend from December 10-11. The tour has been on hiatus since 2019 due to the pandemic, but Preservation Georgetown has brought back the annual fundraising event.
Skinner Screens opened a renovated space earlier in 2022 and is celebrating 50 years in Georgetown. (Photo by Kate St. Clair)

Skinner Screens opened a renovated space earlier in 2022 and is celebrating 50 years in Georgetown. (Photo by Kate St. Clair)

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Skinner Screens reaches 50 years in Georgetown

Kate St. Clair
Saturday, December 3, 2022
Long time Georgetown business Skinner Screens will celebrate its 50th anniversary this month. The company — which creates custom-fit window and porch screens for the greater Williamson County area — has occupied the same building, 1111 Williams Drive, since 1972.
Attendees gather to sing “Silent Night “outside Southwestern University’s Lois Perkins Chapel at the conclusion of a Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols Thursday, December 1.

Attendees gather to sing “Silent Night “outside Southwestern University’s Lois Perkins Chapel at the conclusion of a Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols Thursday, December 1.

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Photos: Southwestern University's candle-lit holiday tradition

Andy Sharp
Saturday, December 3, 2022
Southwestern University’s annual Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols were held Thursday, December 1, at the school's Lois Perkins Chapel.
Cody Seigmund, navigating a well-equipped kayak, enjoyed an early evening of bass fishing along the scenic San Gabriel River on Tuesday, November 29. (Photo by Andy Sharp)

Cody Seigmund, navigating a well-equipped kayak, enjoyed an early evening of bass fishing along the scenic San Gabriel River on Tuesday, November 29. (Photo by Andy Sharp)

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Photo: Autumn Fishing on the San Gabriel River

Andy Sharp
Saturday, December 3, 2022
Cody Seigmund, navigating a well-equipped kayak, enjoyed an early evening of bass fishing along the scenic San Gabriel River on Tuesday, November 29. When not angling, he took time to take a few photos, too.
Janelle McNeill, Marsi Liddell, Chandler Stancliff, Bob Blomquist and Pam Carlson gather at First Texas Bank to hand off a $1,000 check for CareBOX Tuesday, November 29.

Janelle McNeill, Marsi Liddell, Chandler Stancliff, Bob Blomquist and Pam Carlson gather at First Texas Bank to hand off a $1,000 check for CareBOX Tuesday, November 29.

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Seeds of Strength pays it forward to CareBOX

Kate St. Clair
Saturday, December 3, 2022
Seeds of Strength presented CareBOX, a cancer patient support organization, with a check for $1,000 Tuesday, November 29. CareBOX is a nonprofit that formed in 2020. They deliver care packages to cancer patients in Williamson County and five other counties nearby.
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