Development

From left, GISD trustee Stephanie Blanck, GISD superintendent emeritus Fred Brent and trustee Jen Mauldin share groundbreaking duties with Elizabeth Horne, far right, developer of Santa Rita Ranch with her husband, Ed Horne.

From left, GISD trustee Stephanie Blanck, GISD superintendent emeritus Fred Brent and trustee Jen Mauldin share groundbreaking duties with Elizabeth Horne, far right, developer of Santa Rita Ranch with her husband, Ed Horne.

Georgetown ISD breaks ground on San Gabriel Elementary

Katherine Hamilton
Monday, May 8, 2023
Georgetown ISD officials, future parents and members of the architectural and construction team held a ceremonial groundbreaking May 3 for San Gabriel Elementary School.
Sung Min Hong (Samsung EVP, head of Foundry Human Resources Team), Dave Porter (executive director, WilCo EDP), Dana Harris (Samsung), Precinct 4 Commissioner Russ Boles, Taylor Mayor Brandt Rydell, President Si Young Choi (head of Foundry Division), Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell, Brian LaBorde (Taylor city manager), Charisse Bodisch (SVP, Opportunity Austin), Sang Phil Sim (EVP, head of Foundry marketing & sales) met in South Korea last week. Photo courtesy Williamson County

Sung Min Hong (Samsung EVP, head of Foundry Human Resources Team), Dave Porter (executive director, WilCo EDP), Dana Harris (Samsung), Precinct 4 Commissioner Russ Boles, Taylor Mayor Brandt Rydell, President Si Young Choi (head of Foundry Division), Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell, Brian LaBorde (Taylor city manager), Charisse Bodisch (SVP, Opportunity Austin), Sang Phil Sim (EVP, head of Foundry marketing & sales) met in South Korea last week. Photo courtesy Williamson County

Williamson County officials visit Samsung in South Korea

Kate St. Clair
Sunday, April 30, 2023
Williamson County elected officials including County Judge Bill Gravell, Precinct 4 Commissioner Russ Boles, Taylor Mayor Brandt Rydell, Taylor City Manager Brian LaBorde and Mark Thomas, CEO of the Taylor Economic Development Corporation, visited South Korea last week as part of an ambassador...
Elaine Davenport, who moved into The Hacienda at Georgetown as its first resident in April 2021, waves as she prepares to cut the ribbon marking the community’s grand opening on Saturday, April 15.

Elaine Davenport, who moved into The Hacienda at Georgetown as its first resident in April 2021, waves as she prepares to cut the ribbon marking the community’s grand opening on Saturday, April 15.

Photos: The Hacienda at Georgetown celebrates its grand opening

Andy Sharp
Friday, April 21, 2023
The Hacienda at Georgetown held grand opening ceremonies on Saturday, April 15. The Hacienda at Georgetown, adjacent to the Sun City neighborhood, is a luxury senior living community offering leases in studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom layouts.
In a ceremonial groundbreaking April 14, President Laura Skandera Trombley (center), Trustee chair Christopher Cragg (fourth from left), Trustee Lynn Mock (second from right), and students kick off the university’s $150 million building project.

In a ceremonial groundbreaking April 14, President Laura Skandera Trombley (center), Trustee chair Christopher Cragg (fourth from left), Trustee Lynn Mock (second from right), and students kick off the university’s $150 million building project.

Southwestern breaks ground on major campus renovations

Katherine Hamilton
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Southwestern University officials and students broke ground Friday, April 14, on the single largest building project in the school’s history. Christopher Cragg, chair of Southwestern’s board of trustees, spoke before a group wielded ceremonial shovels outside of Mood-Bridwell Hall.

Groundbreakings set for new schools in Georgetown ISD

Katherine Hamilton
Friday, April 14, 2023
Georgetown ISD has scheduled groundbreaking ceremonies for two new schools. Both projects were approved through the district’s 2021 Bond Program and are projected to open in 2024. Douglas Benold Middle School The ceremony for the new Douglas Benold Middle School will be held at 9 a.m., April 19.
Future homes at Brookwood in Georgetown’s new residential facility, Grace Place, are under construction. (Courtesy BiG)

Future homes at Brookwood in Georgetown’s new residential facility, Grace Place, are under construction. (Courtesy BiG)

New BiG residential community takes shape in Weir

Linda Dwyer
Friday, February 17, 2023
Construction is underway at Grace Place, the new residential community that will serve Brookwood in Georgetown.  BiG is a nonprofit vocational community where adults with special needs learn to become artisans, bakers, card makers, jewelry makers and more.
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