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I VOTED Director Tyler Mann and wife/co-producer Rachel DeRouen accept an award at the GTX Film Festival.

I VOTED Director Tyler Mann and wife/co-producer Rachel DeRouen accept an award at the GTX Film Festival.

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GTX Film Festival delights in 2025

Linda Dwyer
Thursday, October 2, 2025
The 2025 annual GTX Film Festival once again exceeded my high expectations.
Liz Pedrosa checks out materials on the Library’s WOW! bookmobile.

Liz Pedrosa checks out materials on the Library’s WOW! bookmobile.

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BIBLIOFILES: Library WOWs residents with books on the go

News Staff
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Have you ever seen a large, brightly colored vehicle leaving the Georgetown Public Library parking lot? It is likely one of two library outreach vehicles!Currently, the library operates the Words on Wheels Bookmobile (which we call the WOW!) and the Home Delivery van (or WOW:HD).
Dr. Jared Benge gives an aging presentation September 26 to an audience of 220 Sun City residents. Photo by Abbey Archer

Dr. Jared Benge gives an aging presentation September 26 to an audience of 220 Sun City residents. Photo by Abbey Archer

UT recruits Sun City for aging, cognition study

Abbey Archer
Thursday, October 2, 2025
The Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin is launching the BRAINFIT study, exclusive to Sun City residents. Researchers are seeking people over age 60 who are healthy or experiencing mild cognitive decline.
Area manager Brandon Sanchez with owners Matt Luckie and Shane Stark— standing together at the restaurant’s bar. Photo by Abbey Archer

Area manager Brandon Sanchez with owners Matt Luckie and Shane Stark— standing together at the restaurant’s bar. Photo by Abbey Archer

Georgie’s brings coastal flavors to the Square

Abbey Archer
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Georgie’s, a coastal restaurant serving fresh seafood, opened this summer on the Georgetown Square in the former Barrel’s and Amps space. Georgie’s is owned by Matt Luckie, Mike Farr and Shane Stark. Mr. Stark is the chef and owner of Mongers, a high-end seafood restaurant in Austin.
Tyler Schlickeisen, senior tow operator for Lee’s Wrecker Service in Florence, will receive the Order of Towman, a national award presented by The American Towman in Baltimore, Maryland, on November 22. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Tyler Schlickeisen, senior tow operator for Lee’s Wrecker Service in Florence, will receive the Order of Towman, a national award presented by The American Towman in Baltimore, Maryland, on November 22. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Florence tow operator earns national award

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Florence native Tyler Schlickeisen will take the national stage to receive the Order of Towman award, presented by The American Towman in Baltimore, Maryland, on November 22.The Order of Towman recognizes a towing operator’s “showing extreme dedication to the towing trade and the community you...
Longhorns are featured on the top left of the parking garage. They represent how the Chisholm Trail cattle drives used to go through downtown Georgetown. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Longhorns are featured on the top left of the parking garage. They represent how the Chisholm Trail cattle drives used to go through downtown Georgetown. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Downtown parking garage gets two art installations

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
The northside of the downtown parking garage will feature a mural from American graffiti artist Ryan Christenson, who is professionally known as ARCY. According to the city, the mural will highlight Georgetown’s history and present, with flora and fauna and cattle from the Chisholm Trail days.

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Building code update aims to lower costs

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Georgetown officials are considering adopting the most up-to-date building codes to help reduce housing costs and exploring whether local amendments could offset expenses for consumers.
Raul Franco Jr.

Raul Franco Jr.

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Suspect in Georgetown triple homicide arrested on capital murder charges

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Georgetown resident Raul Franco Jr., 26, has been charged with capital murder in connection with the September 13 deaths of residents Doneshia Brooks, 39; Alonzo Hawkins, 34; and Olivia Brooks, 8.Judge Donna King of the 26th District Court issued the arrest warrant for Mr. Franco on September 26.
The Williamson County Commissioners Court, from left, Commissioners Terry Cook, Cynthia Long, County Judge Steve Snell and Commissioners Valerie Covey approve issuing a county-wide burn ban during the September 30 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson County Commissioners Court, from left, Commissioners Terry Cook, Cynthia Long, County Judge Steve Snell and Commissioners Valerie Covey approve issuing a county-wide burn ban during the September 30 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County enacts fall burn ban due to dry conditions

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
The Williamson County Commissioners Court issued a countywide burn ban effective Tuesday, September 30, for up to 90 days as a precaution during increased drought conditions.
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