Georgetown

Jaiwai family enjoying a meal after their shift, from left, Peen Jaiwai, Phan Jaiwai, Tom Emerson, Noon Jaiwai.

Jaiwai family enjoying a meal after their shift, from left, Peen Jaiwai, Phan Jaiwai, Tom Emerson, Noon Jaiwai.

Family-run restaurant Jaiwai Thai Kitchen brings Thai dishes to the Square

Abbey Archer
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Located in the northeast corner of the Square, Jaiwai Thai Kitchen offers traditional Central Thailand dishes in a small space that’s minimally decorated with a faux hedge wall and neon signs. “We’re not that fancy. We care more about the taste,” Owner Tom Jaiwai explained.
The Williamson County Courthouse stands at the center of the Square November 17. Earlier in the week, Georgetown City Council discussed altering height restrictions that limit how tall buildings downtown can be.

The Williamson County Courthouse stands at the center of the Square November 17. Earlier in the week, Georgetown City Council discussed altering height restrictions that limit how tall buildings downtown can be.

Building height increases, parking, Blue Hole Park discussed as part of Georgetown Downtown Master Plan update

Wednesday, November 22, 2023
As discussions continue about updating Georgetown’s Downtown Master Plan, city council members met Tuesday, November 14, to go over possible changes that could allow taller buildings within parts of the city’s downtown overlay in the future.
Improvements to the Garey House at Garey Park include enclosing the rental space to accommodate for weather. This will also increase the size of the venue to allow for larger events. (Rendering courtesy of the City of Georgetown)

Improvements to the Garey House at Garey Park include enclosing the rental space to accommodate for weather. This will also increase the size of the venue to allow for larger events. (Rendering courtesy of the City of Georgetown)

Garey Park to see new amphitheater, disc golf course

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, November 17, 2023
Changes are coming to Garey Park, which will add an amphitheater, group cabins, mountain bike trails and a disc golf course to the West Georgetown property.
Jeremy Tang Diaz was a first-grade student at Teravista Elementary in the Round Rock school district and had attended Teravista Elementary since pre-kindergarten. (Sun Archive)

Jeremy Tang Diaz was a first-grade student at Teravista Elementary in the Round Rock school district and had attended Teravista Elementary since pre-kindergarten. (Sun Archive)

6-year-old dies of injuries 3 months after assault

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Jeremy Tang Diaz, a 6-year-old Georgetown resident who was beaten inside his Teravista home with a baseball bat on September 11, died on Tuesday, November 14, as a result of his injuries.  The alleged attacker was Daniel Steven Logan, one of Jeremy’s neighbors. He was arrested on September 11.

Riverbank cleanup coming to Rivery Park

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
The City of Georgetown will host a riverbank cleanup event in Rivery Park on December 9.  Volunteers can check in for the event beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the city table near the playground, which is located in the middle of the park.  A safety briefing will happen at 8:55 a.m.

Georgetown voters approve $135 million in bonds

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, November 13, 2023
Results that came in on the night of Election Day, November 7, show Georgetown voters in support of all four proposed city bonds, totaling $135 million.  The final unofficial results show 51.05 percent of voters supported Proposition A. Proposition B saw 58.97 percent of voters in favor and 67.
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