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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.

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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)

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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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Vendor applications open for Christmas Stroll

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, July 26, 2024
Applications are now available for food truck and marketplace vendors hoping to participate in this winter’s Christmas Stroll.Applications for the 43rd Georgetown Christmas Stroll can be submitted from now until August 23 or until spots are full.
Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder, center, and City Manager David Morgan, to the mayor’s immediate left, were joined by architects from GSR Andrade, leadership from Gordon Highlander Construction and Westwood Civil, members of the longstanding landowners and members from Fidelis and Transwestern. (Courtesy Transwestern)

Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder, center, and City Manager David Morgan, to the mayor’s immediate left, were joined by architects from GSR Andrade, leadership from Gordon Highlander Construction and Westwood Civil, members of the longstanding landowners and members from Fidelis and Transwestern. (Courtesy Transwestern)

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Georgetown welcomes new industrial business park near airport

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, July 26, 2024
A 520,571-square-foot industrial park is being constructed near the intersection of Interstate 35 and Highway 130 in Georgetown. The Berry Creek Business Park will have three Class A buildings, according to commercial real estate companies Fidelis and Transwestern.
Carolyn Steenken of Georgetown holds onto her souvineer wine glass as she makes her way around the square during the 2016 Georgetown Swirl, held Saturday night at a number of businesses around the square. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Carolyn Steenken of Georgetown holds onto her souvineer wine glass as she makes her way around the square during the 2016 Georgetown Swirl, held Saturday night at a number of businesses around the square. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Georgetown Drink Guide: Cheers to Georgetown!

Abbey Archer
Friday, July 26, 2024
Whether you’re wandering the Square or looking for a night out with friends, Georgetown has a selection of establishments to quench your thirst.
Inga Conway helps her son Fin, 5, use spray paint to create a mural at the South Main Arts Festival on Saturday, October 21, 2023.

Inga Conway helps her son Fin, 5, use spray paint to create a mural at the South Main Arts Festival on Saturday, October 21, 2023.

Georgetown Art Guide: Painting the town beautiful

Ellen Greeney
Friday, July 26, 2024
As Georgetown has grown over the years, so too have opportunities to find, view, exhibit and create works of art.
Artist Adam Davenport poses for a photo on Thursday, January 19, 2023 with the mural he's painting of World 100 Meter champion and Olympics Silver medalist Fred Kerley, a Taylor native. The mural is being painted on the Ford Ground Storage Tank at 1606 North Main Street.

Artist Adam Davenport poses for a photo on Thursday, January 19, 2023 with the mural he's painting of World 100 Meter champion and Olympics Silver medalist Fred Kerley, a Taylor native. The mural is being painted on the Ford Ground Storage Tank at 1606 North Main Street.

Art guide: Destinations around Williamson County offer more opportunities for art enthusiasts

Ellen Greeney
Friday, July 26, 2024
Venturing outside of Georgetown, there are many art venues to enjoy including exhibits, sculptures and murals.Round RockRound Rock’s historic downtown area is home to art galleries, displays and outdoor plazas that can be enjoyed while visiting.Downtowner Art Gallery, 231 East Main Street, Ste.
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