Georgetown
Fireworks illegal in Georgetown
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Despite their popularity during the summer months, fireworks can pose a danger when not handled with care. As well as causing personal injuries and property damage, according to the National Fire Protection Association, fireworks are the cause of an average of 19,500 fires every year.
Friday, June 30, 2023
Mosquito trap at Blue Hole Park tests positive for West Nile
Katherine Hamilton
A mosquito trap sample collected near Georgetown’s Blue Hole Park has tested positive for West Nile Virus, Williamson County and Cities Health District officials said Thursday, June 29.
Thursday, June 29, 2023
Summer Sunflower Festival held at Sweet Eats
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Sweet Eats Adventure Farm & Petting Zoo is hosting its fourth annual Sunflower Festival through July 9 on its property between Jonah and Circleville.
The festival highlights 45 different types of sunflowers, ranging in color and height.
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
The new Costco will open at the northwest corner of Interstate 35 and Lakeway Drive. Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes.
Georgetown Costco to open July 14
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Four years after Georgetown City Council approved initial plans to build a Costco at the northwest corner of Interstate 35 and Lakeway Drive, the membership warehouses store will open on July 14.
Friday, June 23, 2023
Sales tax update: Taylor more than doubles sales compared to last year
Nalani Nuylan
The following are sales tax revenues reported by the Texas Comptroller in June 2023, which is representative of activity from two months prior:
Georgetown
In the June 2023 report, Georgetown sales tax generated decreased by 7.81 percent when compared to June 2022.
Thursday, June 22, 2023
An order of Namaste’s Nepali style of Chicken Curry, Cabbage Masala, Kachumber salad and naan.
All welcome at Namaste restaurant in Georgetown
Abbey Archer
Nepal native Dinesh Mishra in March opened Namaste Dine-in on Williamson Drive to introduce the Georgetown community to Nepali and Indian cuisines.
Namaste is a family-run restaurant that serves home-style dishes. Because Nepal borders Northern India, both Nepali and Indian cuisines are similar.
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
A concept plan shows a proposed development in Northwest Georgetown that would bring nearly 2,000 units to the city’s extra territorial jurisdiction.
Pulte eyes almost 2,000 residential units for community in Northwest Georgetown
Abbey Archer
The developer behind Sun City — Pulte Group — wants to develop 840 acres north of Ronald Reagan Boulevard and west of State Highway 195 into a mixed-use residential project targeted at empty nesters.
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Georgetown ISD trustees approve 2023-24 budget, tax rate
Katherine Hamilton
The 2023-24 school year budget — approved by Georgetown ISD trustees on June 19 — totals $264.4 million in expenditures.
The district also set a new tax rate of $1.1336 per $100 valuation, a decrease of eight cents compared to 2022-23.
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
An order of Namaste’s Nepali style of Chicken Curry, Cabbage Masala, Kachumber salad and naan.
All welcome at Namaste restaurant in Georgetown
Abbey Archer
Nepal native Dinesh Mishra in March opened Namaste Dine-in on Williamson Drive to introduce the Georgetown community to Nepali and Indian cuisines.
Namaste is a family-run restaurant that serves home-style dishes. Because Nepal borders Northern India, both Nepali and Indian cuisines are similar.
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
3-year-old attendee Shylah Soloye enjoyed watching Austin's Smooth & EZ Dance Company perform during Georgetown's 71st Juneteenth celebration.
Photos: Georgetown community celebrates Juneteenth
Andy Sharp
Georgetown's 71st Juneteenth celebration was held Saturday, June 17, at the Georgetown Community Center in San Gabriel Park. The event was sponsored by the Georgetown Cultural Citizen Memorial Association.
Photos by Andy Sharp
Monday, June 19, 2023