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The final design concept for the Blue Hole Park Master Plan preserves the cemetery, creates more picnic spaces and improves parking availability. (Rendering courtesy of Halff)

The final design concept for the Blue Hole Park Master Plan preserves the cemetery, creates more picnic spaces and improves parking availability. (Rendering courtesy of Halff)

Latest plan shows $10 million in Blue Hole Park renovations

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, October 30, 2025
The final draft of the Blue Hole Master Plan shows updated emergency vehicle access, terraced lawns and more restroom facilities are on the way as part of the park’s redesign. The project’s estimated cost stands at $10.15 million.
J.W. Perry’s house, cir.1910.

J.W. Perry’s house, cir.1910.

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Descendants honor Perry Cemetery with historic dedication

Linda Dwyer
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
All Hallows’ Eve on October 31 precedes All Saints’ Day on November 1 and All Souls’ Day on November 2. The three consecutive Christian days, called Allhallowtide, traditionally include cemetery visits to honor the dead and to reflect on our own mortality.
Juliet Italian Kitchen on the Square will reopen as Juliet Social, an event space with a downstairs cafe-style lunch menu. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Juliet Italian Kitchen on the Square will reopen as Juliet Social, an event space with a downstairs cafe-style lunch menu. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Georgetown’s Juliet Italian Kitchen finds a new life as event space

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Juliet Italian Kitchen on the Square is rebranding to Juliet Social — a cafe style restaurant with event spaces that can cater up to 180 people.

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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.

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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)

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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

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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.
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