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This rendering of the parklet shows what it would look like from the side, including how it would be delineated from parking spaces. It also highlights how the chairs and umbrellas could be laid out. (Rendering Courtesy City of Georgetown)

This rendering of the parklet shows what it would look like from the side, including how it would be delineated from parking spaces. It also highlights how the chairs and umbrellas could be laid out. (Rendering Courtesy City of Georgetown)

Downtown businesses get update on Georgetown’s pilot parklet program

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Business leaders in downtown Georgetown last week learned about the city’s parklet pilot program, which will allow select businesses just off the Square to expand their services into sidewalks and what are now used as parking spaces.
From left, Christie Parker-Wheeler, from the Rotary Club, Marie Alvarado, from Congressman John Carter’s office, and winners Bretton Schulz, Madison Runyan, Collin Buckley, Megan Mills, Seth Gipson and Chamber of Commerce President Shontel Mays at the 5 Under 40 Awards on May 8. The award winners are holding flags, courtesy of Mr. Carter’s office, that have been flown over the nation’s capitol building. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

From left, Christie Parker-Wheeler, from the Rotary Club, Marie Alvarado, from Congressman John Carter’s office, and winners Bretton Schulz, Madison Runyan, Collin Buckley, Megan Mills, Seth Gipson and Chamber of Commerce President Shontel Mays at the 5 Under 40 Awards on May 8. The award winners are holding flags, courtesy of Mr. Carter’s office, that have been flown over the nation’s capitol building. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Young Georgetown community leaders recognized for work

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club announced this year’s 5 Under 40 award winners for business and community leaders during a joint luncheon May 9. This is the second year for the program.
Frankie’s Pizza and Pasta Manager Jeff Metalia holds a fresh pie in his renovated restaurant.

Frankie’s Pizza and Pasta Manager Jeff Metalia holds a fresh pie in his renovated restaurant.

Beloved Georgetown pizza joint Frankie's reopens after fire

Linda Dwyer
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Frankie’s Pizza and Pasta — specializing in New York style pasta and pizza — was a popular Georgetown restaurant off of Williams Drive at Interstate 35. For 10 years, Frankie’s built its reputation with delicious food and good service at a fair price.
Owners of La Vaquerita Creamery, Yozoe Delatorre and Modesto Arismendi, show off a Mangonada— their best seller.

Owners of La Vaquerita Creamery, Yozoe Delatorre and Modesto Arismendi, show off a Mangonada— their best seller.

Business briefs: La Vaquerita Creamery offers specialty Mexican ice cream

Abbey Archer
Thursday, January 8, 2026
La Vaquerita Creamery opened January 3 and serves farm-to-cone Mexican ice cream made fresh each day. The menu has sweet, sour and unique spicy options— including the Cantario with tequila ice cream or the Mango Sorbet with Tajin. It also sell crepes, affogato and traditional Mexican street snacks.
The Palace Playhouse showcased more intimate shows as a 75-seat black box theatre. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

The Palace Playhouse showcased more intimate shows as a 75-seat black box theatre. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Palace moves out of the Playhouse, new tenants to be found

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, November 14, 2025
The Georgetown Palace Theatre will conclude its programming at the Playhouse at the end of the year, closing out with Dashing Through the Snow, which runs November 28 through December 28.
Left to right: Joey O, Craig Thatcher, Colin Besancon, Nick Cruz, C.F. Martin, Duncan Isenhower, Taylor Rountree and Ben Thompkins celebrate the arrival of Martin Guitars at Six Strings Guitar and Lounge on the Square. (photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Left to right: Joey O, Craig Thatcher, Colin Besancon, Nick Cruz, C.F. Martin, Duncan Isenhower, Taylor Rountree and Ben Thompkins celebrate the arrival of Martin Guitars at Six Strings Guitar and Lounge on the Square. (photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Renowned Martin Guitar brand finds home at Georgetown music shop

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, November 14, 2025
In every passion there are the top-of-the-line items that collectors dream about having one day: a Lamborghini or Porsche, a first edition book, a vintage Chanel suit. The history and legacy of the company is half of the dream, the bragging rights, the other half.
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