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Georgetown appraised values continue to rise

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, June 2, 2025
Georgetown’s total property market value increased from $22.9 billion in 2024 to $24.75 billion in 2025, according to a valuation update from the Williamson County Appraisal District presented during the May 27 city council workshop.
Annie Fizzell, in bed, as Golde, is shown in a photo from the dress rehearsal for the Palace production of “Fiddler on the Roof” on Thursday, May 29, 2025. The play will run through July 6th on the Springer main stage. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Annie Fizzell, in bed, as Golde, is shown in a photo from the dress rehearsal for the Palace production of “Fiddler on the Roof” on Thursday, May 29, 2025. The play will run through July 6th on the Springer main stage. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Fiddler on the Roof at the Palace Theatre

Linda Dwyer
Friday, May 30, 2025
“Without our traditions, our lives would be as shaky as a fiddler on the roof.”The Georgetown Palace Theatre opened Fiddler on the Roof on May 30 at the historic Springer Stage. The enthusiastic, sold-out audience was rewarded with a superb performance.
Shawnee Kunz, owner of The Knitting Cup, standing in front of her yarn inventory. The store sells pat- terns by Ms. Kunz’s longtime customer and friend, Martha Wissing.

Shawnee Kunz, owner of The Knitting Cup, standing in front of her yarn inventory. The store sells pat- terns by Ms. Kunz’s longtime customer and friend, Martha Wissing.

The Knitting Cup helps spin dreams for 10 years

Abbey Archer
Friday, May 30, 2025
The Knitting Cup has provided knitting supplies and a sense of community from its location on East University Avenue. for the past 10 years.Owner Shawnee Kunz said she always wanted to own a yarn store. She has been knitting since she was seven years old.
Owner Dylan Grazioplene holds a brisket taco, The Killer Taco’s top-selling menu item. Photo by Abbey Archer

Owner Dylan Grazioplene holds a brisket taco, The Killer Taco’s top-selling menu item. Photo by Abbey Archer

New owner takes the lead at The Killer Taco food truck

Abbey Archer
Friday, May 30, 2025
The Killer Taco has only been part of the downtown Georgetown food scene for 10 months, but — with a 4.9 star rating on Google and buzz on social media — the food truck has established itself as a go-to for visitors and workers around the Square.
Ethan Walden prepares to take part in Team Roping at the 80th Williamson County Sheriff's Posse Rodeo on Friday, June 28, 2024. Sun Archive.

Ethan Walden prepares to take part in Team Roping at the 80th Williamson County Sheriff's Posse Rodeo on Friday, June 28, 2024. Sun Archive.

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Wrangle rodeo season with the WCSPR in Jarrell

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, May 30, 2025
The Williamson County Sheriff Posse Rodeo will host its annual event June 27-28 at the WCSP Arena, located at 1600 County Road 305 in Jarrell.
From left, A Gift of Time’s Community Educator Carolina Umana and Executive Director Becky Folta-May receive a WHO donation from WHO VP Judy Madsen.

From left, A Gift of Time’s Community Educator Carolina Umana and Executive Director Becky Folta-May receive a WHO donation from WHO VP Judy Madsen.

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WHO supports A Gift of Time

Anne Marshall
Friday, May 30, 2025
What’s new with A Gift of Time in Georgetown? As members of Women Helping Others learned this month, plenty!The nonprofit — serving those with mild to moderate dementia and their families — moved to a new headquarters within the last year.
The Georgetown Public Library is located at 402 West Eighth Street, Georgetown.

The Georgetown Public Library is located at 402 West Eighth Street, Georgetown.

BiblioFiles: Summer reading and events at the Georgetown Public Library

News Staff
Friday, May 30, 2025
Are you ready for summer? The Georgetown Public Library is! Summer reading kicks off on June 1 for all ages, whether you are 2 or 102. The theme this year is Color Our World, so let your creativity flow at one of our events or check out something to inspire you.

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Georgetown ceases water supply contract

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, May 30, 2025
Georgetown City Council members terminated a long-term water supply contract with GateHouse Water, LLC, after an executive session Tuesday, May 27. Last December, city council entered into a contract with the utility company that would have brought 18,500 acrefeet per year — about 16.

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Georgetown moves to two-day watering schedule

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, May 30, 2025
Georgetown residents can water their lawns twice a week beginning June 9. The city will move to a two-day watering schedule thanks to the addition of more than 10 million gallons of water per day from the South Lake Water Treatment Plant coming online this summer.
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