Georgetown

Chayton Hoskins, left, and Joseph Nava perform traditional Native American songs during a gathering to talk about the history of Native Americans in the Georgetown area on Sunday, March 24. Photos by Andy Sharp

Chayton Hoskins, left, and Joseph Nava perform traditional Native American songs during a gathering to talk about the history of Native Americans in the Georgetown area on Sunday, March 24. Photos by Andy Sharp

Native American roots along the San Gabriel River go back more than 10,000 years

Katherine Hamilton
Thursday, March 28, 2024
The long history of Native Americans in Williamson County came to life March 24 during a walk-and-learn along the San Gabriel River. The tour guide was Georgetown resident and historian Helen Cordes. About 70 history buffs joined the tour in morning and afternoon sessions.
A day of on and off rain left many drops of nourishing moisture on red poppies at Edwards Park in Georgetown on Saturday, March 16. (Photo by Andy Sharp)

A day of on and off rain left many drops of nourishing moisture on red poppies at Edwards Park in Georgetown on Saturday, March 16. (Photo by Andy Sharp)

Everything to know ahead of Georgetown’s Red Poppy Festival

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, March 25, 2024
The Red Poppy Capital of Texas will celebrate its 25th annual Red Poppy Festival during April 26-28, with vendors, food, activities and stage acts for the entire family congregating in downtown Georgetown.
Various wayfinding signs for the city include an updated Georgetown sign with the new logo, signs for the city along smaller roads as people are entering and leaving city limits and two propositions for columns marking the downtown district.

Various wayfinding signs for the city include an updated Georgetown sign with the new logo, signs for the city along smaller roads as people are entering and leaving city limits and two propositions for columns marking the downtown district.

Signs around Georgetown could get a facelift

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Saturday, March 23, 2024
Signage around downtown and other parts of Georgetown that helps direct visitors and add to the aesthetic of the city could be updated according to Downtown and Tourism Director Kim McAuliffe, who spoke about potential changes during the March 12 Georgetown City Council workshop.
Kirk Kelso, as Maury, and Samantha Watson, playing Shirley, are shown in a Thursday, March 21, photo from the dress rehearsal of "Disaster! the Musical," playing through April 21 on the Palace's Springer Stage. Photos by Andy Sharp.

Kirk Kelso, as Maury, and Samantha Watson, playing Shirley, are shown in a Thursday, March 21, photo from the dress rehearsal of "Disaster! the Musical," playing through April 21 on the Palace's Springer Stage. Photos by Andy Sharp.

'Disaster! the Musical' thrills at The Palace Theatre in Georgetown

Andy Sharp
Saturday, March 23, 2024
"Disaster! the Musical," is playing through April 21 on the Palace's Springer Stage in Georgetown. Tickets and showtimes can be found at www.georgetownpalace.com. 
The stencils on the windows created shadows that could be seen on the inside of the center. (Courtesy Kathy Sellers)

The stencils on the windows created shadows that could be seen on the inside of the center. (Courtesy Kathy Sellers)

Window art wiped away at Grace Heritage Center

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Members of Preservation Georgetown who volunteer at Grace Heritage Center were surprised last week to find that the historic church’s windows — which had donned stencil designs for years — were unexpectedly wiped clean by a city contractor.
Simon Lee introduces himself and his company, Hanwha Advanced Materials America, LLC, at the March 19 Commissioners Court meeting. Hanwha is an automotive manufacturer based in South Korea. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Simon Lee introduces himself and his company, Hanwha Advanced Materials America, LLC, at the March 19 Commissioners Court meeting. Hanwha is an automotive manufacturer based in South Korea. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County strikes deal with automotive manufacturer

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
The Williamson County Commissioners Court approved a Chapter 312 agreement with Hanwha Advanced Materials America, LLC, an automotive parts supplier and a division of South Korea-based Hanwha Group.
Rendering shows what the new Williamson County Headquarters will look like. The new headquarters will be located off of Southwestern Boulevard in Georgetown. Illustration courtesy of Williamson County.

Rendering shows what the new Williamson County Headquarters will look like. The new headquarters will be located off of Southwestern Boulevard in Georgetown. Illustration courtesy of Williamson County.

Williamson County sets plans, timeline for new $90 million headquarter

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Williamson County will begin a new chapter of its history in late 2025, as county commissioners and other operations are set to move out of the historic county courthouse on the Square and into a new, modern headquarters building on the southside of Georgetown.
Jodie Hooks, owner of Dog House Drinkery & Dog Park, stands with a happy customer. Photos courtesy Dog House Drinkery & Dog Park

Jodie Hooks, owner of Dog House Drinkery & Dog Park, stands with a happy customer. Photos courtesy Dog House Drinkery & Dog Park

Tails wag at Dog House Drinkery & Dog Park in Leander

Abbey Archer
Thursday, March 14, 2024
“We pride ourselves on being the community dog park that happens to have a really cool bar,” said Jodie Hooks, owner of Dog House Drinkery & Dog Park. “Our unofficial slogan is ‘Where everyone knows your dog’s name.’ We really focus on the dogs first and the humans second.
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