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Taiwanese company expands tech jobs in Georgetown

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, October 27, 2025
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.The announcement of the facility was...
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)

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)

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New Körk manager hopes to elevate palates, offer experiences

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, October 23, 2025
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.
Mark Matoska and Lee Weaver celebrate the ribbon cutting of The Woodshed in 2022. (Photo courtesy Lee Weaver)

Mark Matoska and Lee Weaver celebrate the ribbon cutting of The Woodshed in 2022. (Photo courtesy Lee Weaver)

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Musicians find collaboration at The Woodshed

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, October 9, 2025
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.
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...
An Italian beef sandwich entree with a side of wicked slaw.

An Italian beef sandwich entree with a side of wicked slaw.

Italian beef sandwiches find Georgetown home

Linda Dwyer
Thursday, April 10, 2025
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.

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Cedar Park scores biomedical company

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, January 27, 2025
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.
The new Sprouts is located at 4610 Williams Drive, Georgetown.

The new Sprouts is located at 4610 Williams Drive, Georgetown.

Georgetown sprouts a new supermarket

Linda Dwyer
Friday, December 6, 2024
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.

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Deck the halls with warm cups of coffee

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, December 2, 2024
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.
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.

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Business center opens in South Georgetown

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
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.
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