Georgetown

eorgetown artist Diane Sandlin and Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Ann Kaiser visit with photographer and Arts and Culture Board Member David Valdez at the Georgetown Art Works 10th anniversary reception at the Georgetown Art Center Saturday, August 19.  Photo courtesy Georgetown Art Works

eorgetown artist Diane Sandlin and Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Ann Kaiser visit with photographer and Arts and Culture Board Member David Valdez at the Georgetown Art Works 10th anniversary reception at the Georgetown Art Center Saturday, August 19. Photo courtesy Georgetown Art Works

Georgetown Art Center celebrates 10 years

Located in an old firehouse on the Square, the Georgetown Art Center is celebrating 10 years of providing classes and art exhibits to the Georgetown community this fall.
Senior Jacob Weishiemer catches the ball at the first home game of the season against Copperas Cove on Friday, August 25. Photo by Annabelle Bruesewitz, senior at Georgetown High School.

Senior Jacob Weishiemer catches the ball at the first home game of the season against Copperas Cove on Friday, August 25. Photo by Annabelle Bruesewitz, senior at Georgetown High School.

Georgetown Eagles start football season strong

Article was written by Mary Shoales and Amy Fangman, sophomores at Georgetown High School.  Kicking off the football season with a western-themed game, the Georgetown Eagles pulled out a 37-7 win over Copperas Cove last Friday.
 Photos of “angels” who lost their lives to fentanyl poisoning line the county courtroom during an August 15 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Photos of “angels” who lost their lives to fentanyl poisoning line the county courtroom during an August 15 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Killing painkiller

Two weeks ago, a group of families took their seats in the pews of Williamson County’s commissioners courtroom in downtown Georgetown.
Stone Oak Ranch RV Resort has back-in sites and pull through sites. (Photo Credits Austin Real Estate Photography)

Stone Oak Ranch RV Resort has back-in sites and pull through sites. (Photo Credits Austin Real Estate Photography)

Stone Oak Ranch RV Resort’s new owners seek to expand

The Stone Oak Ranch RV Resort in far western Georgetown will be expanded to 424 spaces, and will add new amenities like a beer garden and an additional pool. Stone Oak Ranch RV Resort originally opened in October 2020 at 25101 Ronald Reagan Boulevard.
The first bridge design features a lower railing for pedestrians and cyclists. (Courtesy Rosales + Partners, Inc.)

The first bridge design features a lower railing for pedestrians and cyclists. (Courtesy Rosales + Partners, Inc.)

City council reviews pedestrian bridge designs for Austin Avenue bridge

The Georgetown City Council was presented with the three final bridge design ideas for the Austin Avenue pedestrian bridge that will help connect downtown to other parts of the city and enhance the San Gabriel River greenbelt areas.
Jackson Daly, Assistant Director of Public Works for the City of Georgetown, appeals to the community to foster or adopt healthy dogs to create space to isolate sick dogs.

Jackson Daly, Assistant Director of Public Works for the City of Georgetown, appeals to the community to foster or adopt healthy dogs to create space to isolate sick dogs.

Facing ‘extremely contagious’ distemper outbreak, Georgetown Animal Shelter appeals to the community to foster or adopt healthy dogs

An outbreak of canine distemper at the Georgetown Animal Shelter has led city officials to make an urgent appeal for help in moving healthy dogs out of the shelter and into foster or adoptive homes.
Linzy Bandy stands in front of his jewelry store and repair shop.

Linzy Bandy stands in front of his jewelry store and repair shop.

Bandy Jewelers: A hidden gem just off the Georgetown Square

Tucked between Coreena’s Bridal Boutique and The Co-Op building on West Eighth Street in Georgetown is Bandy Jewelers, a destination jewelry store in an old shotgun house. Bandy Jewelry sells second-hand jewelry and offers repairs, custom jewelry services and battery replacements.

Land purchased for future Southeast Georgetown park

The City of Georgetown has purchased 35 acres of land in the southeastern portion of the city for a new park. The park will be located at the intersection of SE Inner Loop and Southwestern Boulevard.  The land was purchased for $6 million.