Business
This artistic rendering shows cosmetic changes proposed for the outside of the original Wesleyan building, including a new 10,000-square-foot addition. (Rendering courtesy Texas Municipal League)
TML chooses Georgetown for new headquarters
Kaitlyn Wilkes
The Texas Municipal League’s Intergovernmental Risk Pool has chosen the old Wesleyan building at 205 East University Avenue as the location for its new headquarters and the Texas Municipal Center. The TML Risk Pool is currently located at 1821 Rutherford Lane in Austin.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Taiwanese company expands tech jobs in Georgetown
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Taiwanese electronic manufacturer, Pegatron, that specializes in making consumer electronics, computing and communications for major brands will bring hundreds of tech jobs to Georgetown, 100 of which must be filled within the first three years of operation.
Monday, October 27, 2025
General Manager Dale Peake, left, and head sommelier Kaitlyn Pearson stand outside of Körk Wine Bar located on the Square near the Grace Heritage Center. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)
New Körk manager hopes to elevate palates, offer experiences
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Visitors to the Square who stop into Körk Wine Bar are likely to find something new. There’s a new general manager in town, and the business now makes a point to only stock wines that aren’t offered anywhere else.
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Mark Matoska and Lee Weaver celebrate the ribbon cutting of The Woodshed in 2022. (Photo courtesy Lee Weaver)
Musicians find collaboration at The Woodshed
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Approaching The Woodshed recording studio in Granger might just feel like you’re driving up to a house, but the magic lies in the back, where what was essentially the former Granger hardware store now houses a recording studio for musicians, movie makers and podcasters alike.
Thursday, October 9, 2025
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
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.
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Electronics manufacturer lands in Georgetown with $20 million project
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Pegatron Corporation — a Taiwanese electronic manufacturer that specializes in making consumer electronics, computing and communications for major brands — will occupy a building in Georgetown, according to a recent filing from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
An Italian beef sandwich entree with a side of wicked slaw.
Italian beef sandwiches find Georgetown home
Linda Dwyer
Bill Nychay has capitalized on Chicago-style hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches at WiseGuys, A Chicago Eatery in Round Rock. From the team behind the eatery comes the following announcement.“Welcome to our newest creation, The Red Door Kitchen. Everything you love about Wiseguys and more.
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Cedar Park scores biomedical company
Nalani Nuylan
Cedar Park will be the new home of Zeteo Biomedical, an Ausin-based biopharmaceutical drug company. “We are delighted to welcome Zeteo Biomedical to Cedar Park,” said Arthur Jackson, the city’s chief economic development officer.
Monday, January 27, 2025
The new Sprouts is located at 4610 Williams Drive, Georgetown.
Georgetown sprouts a new supermarket
Linda Dwyer
Sprouts Farmers Market held their Georgetown grand opening November 22-24. Shoppers got 20 percent off their purchases and the first 100 customers on Friday and Saturday received a reusable tote filled with freebies. Sprouts began as a fruit stand in San Diego, California, in 1943.
Friday, December 6, 2024
Deck the halls with warm cups of coffee
Kaitlyn Wilkes
With the holidays coming up, a warm or seasonal drink can make things feel merry and bright. Throughout Georgetown, businesses are embracing the flavors that remind people of winter and the holidays. Here are a few.
Monday, December 2, 2024