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An oak tree is planted in Georgetown during a ribbon cutting ceremony to honor St. John Properties’ first development in Texas. Representatives with St. John Properties and the City of Georgetown include, from left, Regional Partner Brooke Harlander; Greater Austin Economic Development Corporation Chairman Gary Farmer; Georgetown Business Retention and Expansion Manager Conchita Gusman; Founder and Chairman Ed St. John; President and CEO Larry Maykrantz; and Senior Executive Vice President Sean Doordan.

An oak tree is planted in Georgetown during a ribbon cutting ceremony to honor St. John Properties’ first development in Texas. Representatives with St. John Properties and the City of Georgetown include, from left, Regional Partner Brooke Harlander; Greater Austin Economic Development Corporation Chairman Gary Farmer; Georgetown Business Retention and Expansion Manager Conchita Gusman; Founder and Chairman Ed St. John; President and CEO Larry Maykrantz; and Senior Executive Vice President Sean Doordan.

Business center opens in South Georgetown

Westinghouse Crossing will bring 225,000 square feet of single-story office, retail and flex space to the area around Westinghouse Road and North Mays Street. Developers held a ribbon cutting recently for a 45,600-square foot flex space. The project was coordinated by commercial real estate firm St.
The Main Street exterior of Tecovas is pictured on Saturday, September 21, 2024.   The shop has a soft opening on Wednesday, followed by a formal grand opening Friday.   Photo by Andy Sharp.

The Main Street exterior of Tecovas is pictured on Saturday, September 21, 2024. The shop has a soft opening on Wednesday, followed by a formal grand opening Friday. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Tecovas: Setting up shop

Located in Georgetown on Main Street below the Williamson County Sun offices, Tecovas is scheduled for a soft opening on September 25, with formal opening on September 27.  Tecovas is an Austin-based apparel chain specializing in boots and Western wear.
Dave Porter, executive director of the Williamson County Economic Development Partnership, gives the annual presentation to the County Commissioners July 30. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Dave Porter, executive director of the Williamson County Economic Development Partnership, gives the annual presentation to the County Commissioners July 30. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County EDP shares industry projects, employment standing

Williamson County is expected to get seven new multi-million dollar businesses from four different industries in the coming years. Executive Director Dave Porter of the Williamson County Economic Development Partnership said Wilco is the “pacesetter” for economic growth in the area.
Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder, center, and City Manager David Morgan, to the mayor’s immediate left, were joined by architects from GSR Andrade, leadership from Gordon Highlander Construction and Westwood Civil, members of the longstanding landowners and members from Fidelis and Transwestern. (Courtesy Transwestern)

Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder, center, and City Manager David Morgan, to the mayor’s immediate left, were joined by architects from GSR Andrade, leadership from Gordon Highlander Construction and Westwood Civil, members of the longstanding landowners and members from Fidelis and Transwestern. (Courtesy Transwestern)

Georgetown welcomes new industrial business park near airport

A 520,571-square-foot industrial park is being constructed near the intersection of Interstate 35 and Highway 130 in Georgetown. The Berry Creek Business Park will have three Class A buildings, according to commercial real estate companies Fidelis and Transwestern.
The Sun's office on the Square is temporarily closed.

The Sun's office on the Square is temporarily closed.

Williamson County Sun office temporarily closed

Due to a staffing shortage and ongoing renovations at the Williamson County Sun office on the Square in Georgetown, the newspaper will be temporarily closing its office and lobby to the public beginning Friday, May 31.
Tecovas, an Austin-based apparel chain specializing in boots and Western wear, will renovate and move into the space that the Williamson County Sun used for its printing press until last summer, 709 Main Street.

Tecovas, an Austin-based apparel chain specializing in boots and Western wear, will renovate and move into the space that the Williamson County Sun used for its printing press until last summer, 709 Main Street.

Georgetown to welcome new Tecovas store on the Square, Tim Hortons location

The most recent Georgetown-based filings with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation are related to a Tim Hortons coffee shop, a Tecovas on the Square and an Einstein Bros bagel shop on Williams Drive.
Jodie Hooks, owner of Dog House Drinkery & Dog Park, stands with a happy customer. Photos courtesy Dog House Drinkery & Dog Park

Jodie Hooks, owner of Dog House Drinkery & Dog Park, stands with a happy customer. Photos courtesy Dog House Drinkery & Dog Park

Tails wag at Dog House Drinkery & Dog Park in Leander

“We pride ourselves on being the community dog park that happens to have a really cool bar,” said Jodie Hooks, owner of Dog House Drinkery & Dog Park. “Our unofficial slogan is ‘Where everyone knows your dog’s name.’ We really focus on the dogs first and the humans second.
Elsie Corass, owner of Elsie’s Egg Rolls in Hutto, stands holding an eggroll order next to her two children, Reina Lamberton and Eugene Trinidad. The order counter behind them is modeled after a traditional Nipa Hut. Photo by Abbey Archer

Elsie Corass, owner of Elsie’s Egg Rolls in Hutto, stands holding an eggroll order next to her two children, Reina Lamberton and Eugene Trinidad. The order counter behind them is modeled after a traditional Nipa Hut. Photo by Abbey Archer

Filipino spot Elsie’s Egg Rolls finds a home in Hutto

“When I was 9 years old, I started to learn how to cook from my mom,” said Elsie Corass, owner of Elsie’s Egg Rolls in Hutto. “I had to help my family make some money.” Ms.