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St. John’s Methodist Church launches ‘Wednesdays with God’

Nicholas Cicale
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
St. John’s Methodist Church will launch a new midweek ministry, "Wednesdays with God," beginning August 12, offering prayer, fellowship and worship opportunities each Wednesday evening.The weekly program will include three activities designed for individuals and families.
Commissioner Russ Boles, center, holds ceremonial scissors during the County Road 460 ribbon cutting on Thursday, July 30. The project helps with access to the new Coupland ISD junior high and high school. Photo courtesy of Williamson County

Commissioner Russ Boles, center, holds ceremonial scissors during the County Road 460 ribbon cutting on Thursday, July 30. The project helps with access to the new Coupland ISD junior high and high school. Photo courtesy of Williamson County

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Around Wilco: Coupland, Wilco celebrate new roadway

News Staff
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Take a look at news updates from around Williamson County. Coupland, Wilco celebrates new roadwayWilliamson County hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the County Road 460 project in Coupland on Thursday, July 30.
McIntire’s Garden Center’s marquee bras about its 50th birthday.

McIntire’s Garden Center’s marquee bras about its 50th birthday.

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Perennials and Semicentennials: McIntire’s Garden Center celebrates 50 years

Alyssa Perera
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Four generations have taken hold of McIntire’s Garden Center over its now 50 year tenure at 303 Leander Road in Georgetown. “It’s a milestone,” semi-retired manager Mark Ney said. “All my brothers and sisters [think] it’s pretty amazing that we kept the business going for 50 years.
Texas-based chain Summer Moon Coffee will open its Georgetown location Saturday, August 8, in Bluebonnet Plaza, 1312 West University Avenue, Ste. 102.

Texas-based chain Summer Moon Coffee will open its Georgetown location Saturday, August 8, in Bluebonnet Plaza, 1312 West University Avenue, Ste. 102.

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Biz briefs: Chipotle opens in Georgetown, Summer Moon Coffee coming this weekend

News Staff
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
New Chipotle opens on Highway 29National fast-casual chain Chipotle Mexican Grill opened its new Georgetown location on Monday, August 3. Located at 1312 West University Avenue, Unit 101, the restaurant serves burritos, bowls and side dishes, with dine-in, take-out and drive-thru options.
Purple Martins gather in the sky over Greenlawn Crossing Shopping Complex on Friday, July 31, 2026. Purple Martin Parties, hosted by Travis Audubon, are being held behind the Wendy’s on Friday, August 7th and Saturday, August 8th from 8-9pm. Numbering in the thousands, birds nest here before continuing their journey to a winter home in South America. Photo by Andy Sharp

Purple Martins gather in the sky over Greenlawn Crossing Shopping Complex on Friday, July 31, 2026. Purple Martin Parties, hosted by Travis Audubon, are being held behind the Wendy’s on Friday, August 7th and Saturday, August 8th from 8-9pm. Numbering in the thousands, birds nest here before continuing their journey to a winter home in South America. Photo by Andy Sharp

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Purple Martins take off in Round Rock

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Purple Martin Parties, hosted by Travis Audubon, are being held behind the Wendy’s at 607 Louis Henna Boulevard,  Round Rock, on Friday, August 7, and Saturday, August 8, from 8-9 p.m. Numbering in the thousands,  birds nest here before continuing their journey to a winter home in South America.
A corn harvest continues under a Full Moon seen along County Road 366 on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp

A corn harvest continues under a Full Moon seen along County Road 366 on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp

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Full Moon rises

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
 A Full Moon rises Tuesday, July 28, 2026.    Photo by Andy Sharp 
Neil Lanning installs “Patchwork Phoenix” on the corner of Austin Avenue and Seventh Street on July 29. He installed the previous utility box art pieces eight years ago when they were first displayed. (Photo by Linda Fenton)

Neil Lanning installs “Patchwork Phoenix” on the corner of Austin Avenue and Seventh Street on July 29. He installed the previous utility box art pieces eight years ago when they were first displayed. (Photo by Linda Fenton)

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New utility box artworks brighten downtown Georgetown

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, August 3, 2026
Three utility boxes on Austin Avenue will get a facelift with new pieces of artwork. The new pieces will be installed through mid-August on the boxes at Austin Avenue and Second, Seventh and Eighth streets.
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