Georgetown

Downtown Georgetown nominated for state awards

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Four projects in downtown Georgetown are among the finalists for Texas Downtown’s 2025 President’s Awards program. The program, according to the city, recognizes “outstanding” projects, people and places of Texas downtowns.

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.
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)

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.
“Chameleon” by Pascale Pryor won first place at this year’s Georgetown Sculpture Tour. Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes

“Chameleon” by Pascale Pryor won first place at this year’s Georgetown Sculpture Tour. Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes

Sculpture Tour winners: Learn about Georgetown’s newest downtown art

Ellen Greeney
Thursday, October 23, 2025
The City of Georgetown Arts and Culture Board has awarded Pascale Pryor first prize in the 2025-26 Sculpture Tour, a juried year-long outdoor exhibit in the Downtown Georgetown Cultural District.Ms. Pryor won for “Chameleon,” an interactive piece made from steel and automotive paint.
Linda McCasland stands with her Yellow Rose of Texas award in front of the sign for Mrs. Mac’s Shining Stars Preschool, the business she owns. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Linda McCasland stands with her Yellow Rose of Texas award in front of the sign for Mrs. Mac’s Shining Stars Preschool, the business she owns. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Georgetown pre-school owner wins state women’s service award

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, October 20, 2025
A 27-year career running Mrs. Mac’s Shining Stars preschool on Leander Road has earned owner Linda McCasland one of Texas’s top honors.The Yellow Rose of Texas service award for women is presented by the governor’s office to highlight “exceptional community service.
Edgar Garcia

Edgar Garcia

Georgetown welcomes new planning director

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, October 20, 2025
Edgar Garcia will be Georgetown’s new planning director starting November 3. He replaces former Planning Director Sofia Nelson, whose last day with the city was July 3. She was with the city for nearly 10 years.
Kelly Trietsch, chief development officer, left, presents the Southwestern University 560 zoning change to Georgetown City Council. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Kelly Trietsch, chief development officer, left, presents the Southwestern University 560 zoning change to Georgetown City Council. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

First phase of SU 560 plan gets commercial zoning approval

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Southwestern University will have to conduct a traffic mobility study exploring possible traffic impacts caused by its proposed SU 560 redevelopment plan. Georgetown City Council approved a rezoning request by the university on Tuesday, October 14.
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