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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.
Williamson County Commissioner Cynthia Long, along with Liberty Hill City Council members, LJA representatives and Chasco contractors, break ground on the Liberty Hill Bypass. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Commissioner Cynthia Long, along with Liberty Hill City Council members, LJA representatives and Chasco contractors, break ground on the Liberty Hill Bypass. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Liberty Hill Bypass begins construction

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, January 29, 2024
Williamson County and the City of Liberty Hill gathered Friday, January 26, for the launch of the Liberty Hill Bypass project.
The first concept would cost about $14 million and features no vertical height structures and an overlook over the river. (Renderings courtesy Rosales + Partners, Inc.)

The first concept would cost about $14 million and features no vertical height structures and an overlook over the river. (Renderings courtesy Rosales + Partners, Inc.)

Austin Avenue pedestrian bridge project faces financial constraints

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, November 30, 2023
As the City of Georgetown continues evaluating three proposed designs for a pedestrian bridge that would run parallel to the Austin Avenue bridge over the San Gabriel River, the city has learned a grant application to cover some of the project’s costs was rejected by the Texas Department of...

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Focus falls on making crossings better in every way

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, September 15, 2023
Potential improvements on intersections throughout Georgetown and updates on their current status were presented to city council members during their Tuesday afternoon workshop to determine which projects should be given priority.
Map shows Lake Creek Trail and mock-ups for potential projects. Illustrations courtesy of The City of Round Roc.k

Map shows Lake Creek Trail and mock-ups for potential projects. Illustrations courtesy of The City of Round Roc.k

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Round Rock approves construction projects

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, August 4, 2023
Round Rock City Council Members approved multiple construction projects related to parks during its July 27 meeting. Lake Creek Trail construction will begin later this year.
This map displays the street closures and alternative routes that will be available. Courtesy TxDOT.

This map displays the street closures and alternative routes that will be available. Courtesy TxDOT.

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Parts of Interstate 35 to close in Georgetown as part of Williams Drive improvements

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
The northbound lanes on Interstate 35 will be closed on July 6 to set beams on the Williams Drive bridge. The closures will take place from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. and are located between State Highway 29 and Northwest Boulevard. Traffic will detour onto the frontage road at Williams Drive, exit 262.
At the ribbon cutting, from left, were Oscar Salazar-Bueno, Whit Friend, Christen Eschberger, Scott Haywood with the Sam Bass Fire Department, Steven Shull, Precinct 3 Commissioner Valerie Covey, Tracy Cooper, Joelle Rosentswieg, William Sherwood, Precinct 1 Commissioner Terry Cook, Kim Filiatrault, Michael Tucker, Ken Reifschlager, Steven Waters, Janet Rubiano, Nester Rubiano, Aaron DeNucci, Richard Ridings.

At the ribbon cutting, from left, were Oscar Salazar-Bueno, Whit Friend, Christen Eschberger, Scott Haywood with the Sam Bass Fire Department, Steven Shull, Precinct 3 Commissioner Valerie Covey, Tracy Cooper, Joelle Rosentswieg, William Sherwood, Precinct 1 Commissioner Terry Cook, Kim Filiatrault, Michael Tucker, Ken Reifschlager, Steven Waters, Janet Rubiano, Nester Rubiano, Aaron DeNucci, Richard Ridings.

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Williamson County celebrates new Brushy Creek bridge

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Williamson County Precinct 3 Commissioner Valerie Covey was joined by Precinct 1 Commissioner Terry Cook Tuesday, June 27,  to celebrate the Great Oaks Drive Bridge opening in Brushy Creek.
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