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Ring in the new year with events around town

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, December 23, 2024
In addition to personal celebrations and those preparing to eat black eyed peas on New Year's Day, places around Georgetown and the county will host events to ring in the new year with music, food, champagne and good conversation. Saddle Shop Saloon711 South Main StreetDecember 31, 5-9 p.m.

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CAMPO approves funding to widen SH 130

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
The Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization approved $250 million of Texas Department of Transportation funding December 9 to widen State Highway 130 in Williamson County.
An overhead view of the buildings rendering shows a covered bar/restaurant area and uncovered outdoor seating. (Courtesy Overland Partners)

An overhead view of the buildings rendering shows a covered bar/restaurant area and uncovered outdoor seating. (Courtesy Overland Partners)

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Council, HARC approve building on Austin Avenue

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Two days after Georgetown City Council issued a courthouse view waiver to a proposed building on Austin Avenue, the Historic Architectural Review Commission followed suit, approving height variance for the project Thursday, December 12.
From left to right: Loretta Schietinger, Oscar Salazar-Bueno, Kyle Russell, Donald Peterson, Levi Pickett, Josh Little, Victor Rodriguez, Nick Woolery, Precinct 4 Commissioner Russ Boles, Precinct 3 Commissioner Valerie Covey, Steven Shull, Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder, Josh Little, Klye Wilganowski, Eddie Church, Kelley Hernandez-Host, Chris Bradley, Amalia Puentes-ZuaZua, Garett Sartin. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

From left to right: Loretta Schietinger, Oscar Salazar-Bueno, Kyle Russell, Donald Peterson, Levi Pickett, Josh Little, Victor Rodriguez, Nick Woolery, Precinct 4 Commissioner Russ Boles, Precinct 3 Commissioner Valerie Covey, Steven Shull, Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder, Josh Little, Klye Wilganowski, Eddie Church, Kelley Hernandez-Host, Chris Bradley, Amalia Puentes-ZuaZua, Garett Sartin. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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Williamson County, Georgetown celebrates new roadway

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Williamson County Commissioners celebrated the completion of the first phase of Corridor C, Monday afternoon. The ribbon cutting marked the completion of the project, connecting Sam Houston Avenue at Patriot Way to State Highway 29. The road opens to traffic this Friday, December 20.
Holiday Meals Delivered organizer Beth Jenkins, front, directs volunteers to deliver holiday meals in the Georgetown airport. Photo Courtesy of Holiday Meals Delivered.

Holiday Meals Delivered organizer Beth Jenkins, front, directs volunteers to deliver holiday meals in the Georgetown airport. Photo Courtesy of Holiday Meals Delivered.

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Anything can help: Nonprofit seeks volunteers to deliver Christmas meals

Nalani Nuylan
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Since the early 1990s, Holiday Meals Delivered has worked to make sure Georgetown households have access to gift baskets and a special holiday meal on Christmas. This year, the nonprofit is again looking for volunteers, as well as monetary donations.
8-year-old Zinnia Crenshaw joins members of her family for the first of two candlelight services in Lois Perkins Chapel at Southwestern University, on Thursday, December 5, 2024. The annual Service of Lessons and Carols began in 1915, then called the Christmas Carol Service. Photo by Andy Sharp.

8-year-old Zinnia Crenshaw joins members of her family for the first of two candlelight services in Lois Perkins Chapel at Southwestern University, on Thursday, December 5, 2024. The annual Service of Lessons and Carols began in 1915, then called the Christmas Carol Service. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Through candlelight, Southwestern tradition lives on

Andy Sharp
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Lois Perkins Chapel's annual the annual Service of Lessons and Carols began in 1915, then called the Christmas Carol Service.  This year's services were held Thursday, December 5, 2024.Photos by Andy Sharp. 
The new Sprouts is located at 4610 Williams Drive, Georgetown.

The new Sprouts is located at 4610 Williams Drive, Georgetown.

Georgetown sprouts a new supermarket

Linda Dwyer
Friday, December 6, 2024
Sprouts Farmers Market held their Georgetown grand opening November 22-24. Shoppers got 20 percent off their purchases and the first 100 customers on Friday and Saturday received a reusable tote filled with freebies.  Sprouts began as a fruit stand in San Diego, California, in 1943.
Peggy Ogden-Howe is assisted with her meal preparation during the Community Thanksgiving, held Thursday, November 28, 2024 at the San Gabriel Community Center in San Gabriel Park. 200 pounds of turkey breast, combined with numerous side dishes, drinks and desserts were provided at no charge to anyone who wanted a Thanksgiving meal. The event was conducted by members of the Georgetown Beard Club, plus the City of Georgetown police and fire departments. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Peggy Ogden-Howe is assisted with her meal preparation during the Community Thanksgiving, held Thursday, November 28, 2024 at the San Gabriel Community Center in San Gabriel Park. 200 pounds of turkey breast, combined with numerous side dishes, drinks and desserts were provided at no charge to anyone who wanted a Thanksgiving meal. The event was conducted by members of the Georgetown Beard Club, plus the City of Georgetown police and fire departments. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Georgetown serves up community on Thanksgiving

Andy Sharp
Friday, December 6, 2024
Georgetown's Community Thanksgiving was held Thursday, November 28, 2024, at the San Gabriel Community Center in San Gabriel Park.  About 200 pounds of turkey breast, combined with numerous side dishes, drinks and desserts were provided at no charge to anyone who wanted a Thanksgiving meal.
Santa Claus welcomes the light as it comes on during the annual Lighting of the Square in downtown Georgetown on Friday, November 29, 2024. The streets and courthouse lawn were jammed with thousands of attendees on a cool autumn evening. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Santa Claus welcomes the light as it comes on during the annual Lighting of the Square in downtown Georgetown on Friday, November 29, 2024. The streets and courthouse lawn were jammed with thousands of attendees on a cool autumn evening. Photo by Andy Sharp.

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Little Lights, Holiday Delights

Andy Sharp
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Georgetown's annual Lighting of the Square kicked off the 2024 holiday season in Williamson County November 29. Photos by Andy Sharp
Santa Claus and Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder ushered in the lights for the Lighting of the Square on Friday, November 25, 2022. (Sun Archive)

Santa Claus and Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder ushered in the lights for the Lighting of the Square on Friday, November 25, 2022. (Sun Archive)

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Mayor Schroeder, Judge Ward to ignite holiday spirit

Kaitlyn Wilkes and Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder and County Judge Will Ward will lead the crowd at this year’s Lighting of the Square, counting down to the big moment when twinkling lights illuminate the area, creating a scene straight out of a Hallmark Christmas movie.
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