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The Georgetown Animal Shelter was originally used for utility employees, which means the building was not intended to house an animal shelter. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

The Georgetown Animal Shelter was originally used for utility employees, which means the building was not intended to house an animal shelter. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Animal shelter merger could start by years end

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Nine months after Georgetown residents approved a bond supporting the Georgetown Animal Shelter’s merger into an expanded Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter, the city shelter is starting to wind down. Legalities are being worked out ahead of construction.
Logan Kieselhorst, 18, an incoming freshman at Southwestern University who will play on the school's softball team, moves into her room in Mabee Hall on Saturday, August 17. Southwestern classes begin on August 26. Photo by Andy Sharp

Logan Kieselhorst, 18, an incoming freshman at Southwestern University who will play on the school's softball team, moves into her room in Mabee Hall on Saturday, August 17. Southwestern classes begin on August 26. Photo by Andy Sharp

Southwestern University students settle in ahead of semester

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Southwestern classes begin on August 26, and students moved into their dorm rooms this past weekend. Move in day was Saturday, August 17. 
Rigo Garcia holds hands with his son Roman, 4, as Roman heads for his first day of Pre-K class at Cooper Elementary on Thursday morning, August 15, 2024, the first day of school. Cooper Elementary has 572 students enrolled this year. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Rigo Garcia holds hands with his son Roman, 4, as Roman heads for his first day of Pre-K class at Cooper Elementary on Thursday morning, August 15, 2024, the first day of school. Cooper Elementary has 572 students enrolled this year. Photo by Andy Sharp.

School is back in session for Georgetown ISD

Andy Sharp
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Georgetown ISD students returned to class for the 2024-25 school year on August 15. 
Georgetown’s Sunken Garden was a busy destination for butterflies and bees on Sunday afternoon, August 4. Located in San Gabriel Park, the Sunken Garden was established by the Georgetown Garden Club in 1970. Photos by Andy Sharp

Georgetown’s Sunken Garden was a busy destination for butterflies and bees on Sunday afternoon, August 4. Located in San Gabriel Park, the Sunken Garden was established by the Georgetown Garden Club in 1970. Photos by Andy Sharp

Garden party

Andy Sharp
Monday, August 12, 2024
Georgetown’s Sunken Garden was a busy destination for butterflies and bees on Sunday afternoon, August 4. Located in San Gabriel Park, the Sunken Garden was established by the Georgetown Garden Club in 1970. 
San Gabriel Elementary School principal Rebecca Lambert is shown on Monday, August 5, 2024 as she demonstrates how kindergarten classrooms can e expanded with removable walls, providing more space as needed. The school, along with a new Benold Middle School, are two schools that open their doors to students on August 15th. Photo by Andy Sharp

San Gabriel Elementary School principal Rebecca Lambert is shown on Monday, August 5, 2024 as she demonstrates how kindergarten classrooms can e expanded with removable walls, providing more space as needed. The school, along with a new Benold Middle School, are two schools that open their doors to students on August 15th. Photo by Andy Sharp

New elementary, middle schools welcome GISD students next week

Katherine Hamilton
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Georgetown ISD is opening two new campuses this month in the district’s far west side. San Gabriel Elementary is located in the Santa Rita Ranch development off Ronald Reagan Boulevard.
The East View High School gymnasium was filled with attendees during the convocation for Georgetown Independent School District staff on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Georgetown public schools open on August 15. Photo by Andy Sharp

The East View High School gymnasium was filled with attendees during the convocation for Georgetown Independent School District staff on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Georgetown public schools open on August 15. Photo by Andy Sharp

GISD teachers kick off new school year with cheers, reflection during convocation

Katherine Hamilton
Thursday, August 8, 2024
The atmosphere of Georgetown ISD’s annual staff convocation on August 6 was like a family reunion — folks catching up, new relatives to meet, and laughter and hugs aplenty. The start of the new-school-year gathering kicked off with wry jokes about the electrical blackout at last year’s convocation.
Jennifer Tucker, as Grizabella, is pictured in a Thursday, August 1, 2024 scene from the dress rehearsal of "Cats," playing on the Palace Springer Stage through September 8. Photo by Andy Sharp

Jennifer Tucker, as Grizabella, is pictured in a Thursday, August 1, 2024 scene from the dress rehearsal of "Cats," playing on the Palace Springer Stage through September 8. Photo by Andy Sharp

Cats! opens at the Palace Theatre in Georgetown

Andy Sharp
Friday, August 2, 2024
Cats is playing on the Palace Springer Stage in Georgetown through September 8. For tickets, visit www.georgetownpalace.com. 
Valiantsina Charnabai gently cuddles a kitten during a Georgetown Animal Shelter kittens adoption event held at the Georgetown Public Library.

Valiantsina Charnabai gently cuddles a kitten during a Georgetown Animal Shelter kittens adoption event held at the Georgetown Public Library.

Residents have a 'pawsome' time with Kittens at the Libarary

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Photos by Andy SharpThe line for the fourth annual Kittens at the Library spanned down the hallway of the Georgetown Public Library’s second floor right as it started at 11 a.m. on July 30.
A house on East Seventh Street features a for sale sign in the yard. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

A house on East Seventh Street features a for sale sign in the yard. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Housing, rent costs show affordability woes in G’town

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, July 26, 2024
In the aftermath of the housing price surge seen in Central Texas 2020- 2021, housing prices in the Georgetown area have started to settle. However, with high interest rates, mortgages are still a hurdle, especially for first-time home buyers.
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