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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)

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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

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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.
Richard Vincent Ramos

Richard Vincent Ramos

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Georgetown man gets 90 years for child sexual assault

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Richard Vincent Ramos of Georgetown was sentenced to 90 years in prison by a Williamson County jury following a conviction for two counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child. The 43-year-old chose to dismiss his court-appointed counsel and represent himself.
This rendering shows some of the cosmetic changes made to the outside of the original building with one of the new 10,000 square foot additions that would be added to integrate the building into the area. (Rendering courtesy Texas Municipal League)

This rendering shows some of the cosmetic changes made to the outside of the original building with one of the new 10,000 square foot additions that would be added to integrate the building into the area. (Rendering courtesy Texas Municipal League)

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HARC approves changes to old Wesleyan building

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
The Historic Architecture Review Commission on Thursday, October 9, accepted pre-conceptual plans for additions and renovations the Texas Municipal League could make to the old Wesleyan building at 205 East University Avenue.
The old Wesleyan building is being considered by the Texas Municipal League as a new headquarters site. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

The old Wesleyan building is being considered by the Texas Municipal League as a new headquarters site. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Texas Municipal League eyes Georgetown for new headquarters

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, October 9, 2025
The old Wesleyan building at 205 East University Avenue could be taken over by the Texas Municipal League as is seeks approval for a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for any potential future additions or demolitions to the building from the Historic Architecture Review Commission.

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Residents receive road updates in District 5 town hall

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
District 5 Council Member Kevin Pitts held a town hall meeting September 30, where he, County Judge Steve Snell and Georgetown City Manager David Morgan spoke about this year’s city budget, Georgetown’s water territory sales, county updates and the Texas Legislative session.

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Remember loved ones with Día de los Muertos celebrations

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, October 6, 2025
The Día de los Muertos celebration, seen throughout Latin America and the U.S., honors those who have passed before us. Combining pre-Colombian and Catholic tradition, the event sees cemeteries cleaned and ofrendas made to honor deceased family members.

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Evan Haley is Georgetown troop’s 216th Eagle Scout

News Staff
Thursday, October 2, 2025
By Calvin GrayEvan Haley, a 16-year-old junior at The Gateway College Preparatory School, completed his Eagle Scout Board of Review at Christ Lutheran Church on September 22. He is Troop 405’s 216th Eagle Scout.
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