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From left, Criss Parker, executive director of The Stables at Georgetown, and owner Vanessa Johnson stand on a balcony that overlooks the property in Walburg. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

From left, Criss Parker, executive director of The Stables at Georgetown, and owner Vanessa Johnson stand on a balcony that overlooks the property in Walburg. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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The Stables at Georgetown opens first sober living place in town

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, July 6, 2026
Among the gently sloping hills of Walburg lies The Stables at Georgetown, where men experiencing addiction can transition from rehab and outpatient care to sober living as part of their journey to recovery.
The Leander location of Perky Beans also features a cafe which has a full food service menu. The Georgetown location will have smaller bites instead.(Courtesy Perky Beans)

The Leander location of Perky Beans also features a cafe which has a full food service menu. The Georgetown location will have smaller bites instead.(Courtesy Perky Beans)

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City council approves alcohol waiver for new Georgetown coffee shop

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, June 15, 2026
Perky Beans, a Leander-based coffee shop, is expanding into Georgetown, and received city council approval Tuesday to serve alcohol at the future business through a Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission waiver.
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)

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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)

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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.

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Business investments in Georgetown surpass $600 million in 2025

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Cameron Goodman With a population of 106,000, Georgetown Economic Development Director Cameron Goodman said the population boom over the past decade has brought both new opportunities and challenges to the city. During the March 10 city council workshop, Mr.
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.

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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.
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