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Amplify Wilco yard signs decorate the Square to promote the many nonprofits trying to raise money. This is the first Amplify Wilco for nonprofits within the county.

Amplify Wilco yard signs decorate the Square to promote the many nonprofits trying to raise money. This is the first Amplify Wilco for nonprofits within the county.

Williamson County nonprofits raise $1 million in 24 hours

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, March 11, 2024
Photos by Nalani Nuylan   Williamson County nonprofits raised over $1 million during the first Amplify Wilco Day last Wednesday, March 6. Amplify Wilco was part of the 12th annual Amplify Austin fundraiser, which is run through the nonprofit I Live Here I Give Here.
Georgetown City Council chose the first bridge design, which was the least expensive option presented and would cost about $14 million. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

Georgetown City Council chose the first bridge design, which was the least expensive option presented and would cost about $14 million. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

Georgetown City Council chooses Austin Avenue pedestrian bridges design

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, March 8, 2024
Georgetown City Council decided to move forward with a design for the Austin Avenue Pedestrian Bridge during their meeting on February 27, despite the council having to re-bid the project and some members reluctantly agreeing on a design.
From left are Janis Keene, Carol Joiner, Brenda Kane, Regent Suzanne Jordan, Katherine Howell, Henry and Marcia Koenman from ROCK, Kathleen Davidson, Caroline Miller, Jennifer Williams, Judith Willard, Vanessa Buzgheia and Carole Lowe. Photo courtesy of Ride On Center for Kids.

From left are Janis Keene, Carol Joiner, Brenda Kane, Regent Suzanne Jordan, Katherine Howell, Henry and Marcia Koenman from ROCK, Kathleen Davidson, Caroline Miller, Jennifer Williams, Judith Willard, Vanessa Buzgheia and Carole Lowe. Photo courtesy of Ride On Center for Kids.

ROCK gifted $10,000 for veteran program

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Ride On Center for Kids received a $10,000 grant from the San Gabriel Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.
Scott Stribling and Mayor Josh Schroeder speak to those in attendance about the impact of the new project on Sixth Street in the changing downtown area of Georgetown. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Scott Stribling and Mayor Josh Schroeder speak to those in attendance about the impact of the new project on Sixth Street in the changing downtown area of Georgetown. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

New three-story building headed downtown

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, March 4, 2024
A groundbreaking ceremony for a three-story mixed-use building on the corner of Sixth Street and Austin Avenue occurred Thursday, February 22.

Color the sky with kites at Garey Park

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, March 4, 2024
Bring your kite to color the sky at Garey Park with the Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department’s Color the Sky Kite Day on March 24.  The event will be held on in the meadow of Garey Park, 6450 RM 2243, from 1-4 p.m. Attendees will have to pay the park entrance fee.
Georgetown High School coaches Reghan Hartsell and Jeremy Kline stand with the 5A champions.

Georgetown High School coaches Reghan Hartsell and Jeremy Kline stand with the 5A champions.

Georgetown High School boys win 5A State swim meet for second year in a row

Monday, February 26, 2024
Competing against 50 other schools on the highest stage, Georgetown High School boys swimmers came out on top this weekend in the Class 5A University Interscholastic League  finals. The swim event took place this weekend, February 23-24, at the University of Texas at Austin.
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