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Dakota Cabins can attach to cars, are classified as vehicles and can move wherever needed. (Photo courtesy Dakota Cabins)

Dakota Cabins can attach to cars, are classified as vehicles and can move wherever needed. (Photo courtesy Dakota Cabins)

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Dakota Cabins brings a new style of living to Williamson County

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, December 18, 2023
Officer Aaron Thompson has lived in the area since the late 1990s, with the goal to one day live in Georgetown. When Dakota Cabins was looking for a place to expand in Texas, the company looked at the growing tiny home community in Austin. After Mr.
Jane Estes and Misty Adair organize shelves at Lark and Owl Booksellers.

Jane Estes and Misty Adair organize shelves at Lark and Owl Booksellers.

Retailers look to holidays to boost business

Abbey Archer
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
After many of Georgetown’s downtown businesses faced a difficult summer in part due to this year’s extreme temperatures, winter festivities and promotions aim to get residents and shoppers to the Square to jumpstart the holiday shopping season.

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Georgetown businesses earn Texas Downtown awards

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Georgetown businesses BeLocal and The City Post Chophouse both won President’s Awards from Texas Downtown. The awards recognize outstanding projects, places and people who represent Texas downtowns.
Debbie Wendeler gives a tour of the Fourth of July section of her gift shop. Originally the Bartlett post office, she gets the supplies for the store in Dallas. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Debbie Wendeler gives a tour of the Fourth of July section of her gift shop. Originally the Bartlett post office, she gets the supplies for the store in Dallas. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Big business in Bartlett

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
 “From ghost [town] to boom [town] I’ve seen it all,” - Bebbie Wendeler, owner of Unique Celebrations Floral and Gift Shop   When driving north on State Highway 95, travelers eager to reach their destination can sometimes pass through the small towns along the highway without noticing.
Bonnie and Jodie Wolf are the owners of Thrall Diner. Photos by Abbey Archer

Bonnie and Jodie Wolf are the owners of Thrall Diner. Photos by Abbey Archer

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Thrall Diner has ties to community

Abbey Archer
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
The old WW2 barracks between the train tracks and U.S. Highway 79 in Thrall has been used for many things over the years, but now serves as the home of Thrall Diner. “The story that I heard is that after the war, the government gave these buildings to churches,” Restaurant Co-Owner Jodie Wolf said.

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New AI, cloud computing company coming to Georgetown

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, October 20, 2023
As the presence of technological companies continues to grow in Williamson County, ZT Solutions, considered a leader in server solutions for cloud computing and artificial intelligence, has bought a facility in Georgetown.
Nick Martinez (left), Mallory Destree, Michele Ellison, Bonnie Tamez, Joell de Leon, Eric Matula (right).

Nick Martinez (left), Mallory Destree, Michele Ellison, Bonnie Tamez, Joell de Leon, Eric Matula (right).

The Gabriels Funeral Chapel and Crematory honoring our past for 30 years

Abbey Archer
Monday, October 16, 2023
For the past 30 years, The Gabriels Funeral Chapel and Crematory has been  catering to Williamson County clients’ unique wishes as they help families feel comfortable with their loved one’s final resting place. “We try to cater to any request that is legal and attainable.
Mayor Jim Penniman-Morin of Cedar Park (middle) with representatives from Cordova Real Estate Ventures, Riverside and Live Oak breaks ground on a 95-acre project called New Hope Corporate Park in Cedar Park August 31. Photo courtesy of Meredith Bender.

Mayor Jim Penniman-Morin of Cedar Park (middle) with representatives from Cordova Real Estate Ventures, Riverside and Live Oak breaks ground on a 95-acre project called New Hope Corporate Park in Cedar Park August 31. Photo courtesy of Meredith Bender.

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Industrial development takes shape in Cedar Park

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, September 1, 2023
Three Austin-based real estate firms broke ground last week on a 95-acre project in Cedar Park.    New Hope Corporate Park is a 430,000-square-foot multi-phased, mixed-use project valued at $250 million and is located at the northeast quadrant of U.S. Highway 183-A and New Hope Drive.
Ken Covington has owned and operated Ken’z Guitars and Music Store since 2003, where he has provided the community with a place to foster its love of music. (Sun Archive)

Ken Covington has owned and operated Ken’z Guitars and Music Store since 2003, where he has provided the community with a place to foster its love of music. (Sun Archive)

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Community gathers around Georgetown guitar ace

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, August 31, 2023
Georgetown residents are putting together multiple fundraisers to help local business Ken’z Guitars and Music Store.
Justin Gibson is the co-owner of Florence Marketplace.

Justin Gibson is the co-owner of Florence Marketplace.

Vintage shop Florence Marketplace offers customers something new

Abbey Archer
Saturday, August 19, 2023
Florence Marketplace is a vintage store selling antiques and gifts in downtown Florence. Co-owned by Justin Gibson, the space is designed using a three pronged approach. The “Modern Mercantile” area sells giftable items like cosmetics, jewelry, candles, t-shirts and other drygoods.
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