Georgetown
Inner Space Cavern gives residents a chance to learn about Texas’ Ice Age
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thirty-three feet underneath the constant flow of traffic on Interstate 35 lies a complex cave system that has seen the likes of the Columbian mammoth, saber tooth cat, prairie dogs and Texans alike.
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Residents and staff from Grand Living’s memory care unit enjoyed a musical program Vic Figurelli, from A Gift of Time, presented July 17 as part of Camille’s Memory Café. Mr. Figurelli leads the memory cafes at Grand Living on the first and third Monday of each month. A Gift of Time also presents live memory café programs at Georgetown Public Library on the third Friday of each month.
Memory Café programs now offered at Grand Living
Brad Stutzman
A Gift of Time has expanded its popular live programming for Camille’s Memory Café and is now offering twice monthly sessions at Grand Living Georgetown, 1330 West University Avenue.
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Wolf Ranch 3D printed homes open to the public Saturday
Kaitlyn Wilkes
The first of the 3D printed homes built by ICON and Lennar in Georgetown will be made available for public viewing on Saturday, July 22, with a welcome event from 11 a.m to 3 p.m. The neighborhood is located south of Highway 29 on the northside of Wolf Ranch Parkway at Legends Lane.
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Guest Essay: A look at Georgetown water restrictions, current water challenges
Letter to the Editor
By Mayor Josh Schroeder and Council Member Kevin Pitts
On Thursday, July 13, Georgetown lost significant pressure in one of the water towers on the western edge of our water system.
Thursday, July 20, 2023
West Georgetown restricted from watering through September 4
Kaitlyn Wilkes
After placing the city under temporary Stage 3 Drought Restrictions Friday afternoon, the City of Georgetown announced Monday, July 17, that the water restrictions will remain in effect through September 4 for about 35 percent of its customers, all in areas of Georgetown “generally west of D.B.
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
The Wood family: Brodie, Ashley, Brielle and Brixton proudly pose in their Bengals gear. (Photo Courtesy Bounce Marketing & Events).
Make-A-Wish Foundation grants wish for Georgetown kid
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Georgetown six-year-old Brixton Wood has been a lifelong Cincinnati Bengals fan. When choosing what team to support, he looked to his dad, Brodie, who had been a Bengals fan for over 20 years. Brixton decided that he, too, would support the midwestern team.
Monday, July 17, 2023
Georgetown temporarily enacts stage 3 water restrictions
Kaitlyn Wilkes
The City of Georgetown issued a press release on Friday, July 14, stating due to high, sustained water use and system treatments nearing capacity, the city is temporarily enacting stage 3 water restrictions.
The restrictions will last until Monday, July 17.
Friday, July 14, 2023
Construction progresses Wednesday, July 12, at the Future Ready Complex. The project was funded through the district’s most recent bond election in 2021. Photo by Katherine Anthony
Georgetown ISD growth, construction costs may necessitate May 2024 bond
Katherine Hamilton
Two Georgetown ISD realities — more students and continuing skyhigh construction costs — may require district trustees to call a bond election for next May.
Thursday, July 13, 2023
Georgetown begins contract negotiations with TxDOT for Highway 29 construction
Kaitlyn Wilkes
The City Council recommended approval for City Manager David Morgan to negotiate an Advanced Funding Agreement with TxDOT for an expansion of State Highway 29 in the July 11 consent agenda.
Thursday, July 13, 2023
English Pub The Grumpy George opening on the Square this summer
Abbey Archer
European immigrants Karen and Jack Soeffker are creating an authentic English pub off the Square called Grumpy George. The restaurant could open in early August.
Ms. Soeffker — the owner of All Things Kids on the Square — is originally from England.
Tuesday, July 11, 2023