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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.

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Williamson County EDP shares industry projects, employment standing

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
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)

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Georgetown welcomes new industrial business park near airport

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, July 26, 2024
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

Friday, May 31, 2024
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.

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Development diversity key in driving business downtown

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Changes in the Downtown Master Plan will create more walkable spaces through the business sector, while updates to the city’s Unified Development Code could accommodate taller buildings and more development density in the downtown district.
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.

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

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, May 6, 2024
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

Abbey Archer
Thursday, March 14, 2024
“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

Abbey Archer
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
“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.
This building was the former home of the Georgetown HEB before it moved to its current and bigger location. It will now be a Flor & Decor. (Photo by Nicolas Cicale)

This building was the former home of the Georgetown HEB before it moved to its current and bigger location. It will now be a Flor & Decor. (Photo by Nicolas Cicale)

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Former H-E-B to turn into Floor & Decor

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, February 1, 2024
According to a permit from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, the former H-E-B located at 1101 South Interstate-35 Frontage Road in Georgetown will turn into a Floor & Decor.  The project will cost an estimated $7,200,000, with construction starting May 1 and finishing in November.
Land is the future home to the Hutto Megasite. Photo courtesy of Hutto Economic Development Corporation.

Land is the future home to the Hutto Megasite. Photo courtesy of Hutto Economic Development Corporation.

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Hutto EDC starts new arrangement with Titan Development

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
The Hutto Economic Development Corporation and Titan Development entered into a new agreement for the development of land within the Hutto Megasite.
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