Georgetown

Georgetown continues talks with YMCA, adds land to ETJ

As a part of Georgetown City Council’s approval of its consent agenda for the October 10 meeting, there have been further developments in the YMCA and City of Georgetown partnership, the relocation of a Round Rock water line was approved and more land has been added to the Georgetown ETJ.
7-year-old Teddi Perez, left, gets help from her mom Jessica Perez as they help  unload  pumpkins at Georgetown's First United Methodist Church on Wednesday, October 11, 2023.

7-year-old Teddi Perez, left, gets help from her mom Jessica Perez as they help unload pumpkins at Georgetown's First United Methodist Church on Wednesday, October 11, 2023.

Autumn events happening around Georgetown through the end of October

As weather cools down, there are ample opportunities to get outside and enjoy fall-themed events around Georgetown. Here's a list of some of the happenings through the end of October.

Williamson County jury convicts man of money laundering

A Williamson County jury found Vicente Alonso-Carbajal guilty of money laundering after a three-day trial, on October 12.   Trial Division Chief Mike Waldman and Assistant District Attorney Edward Wilkinson prosecuted the case. He faces up to 10 years in prison.

Animal shelter expansion would accommodate growth to 2035

To meet current demands, the expansion of the Georgetown Animal Shelter and/or a possible partnership with the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter is set to appear on the November bond election ballot.  The Georgetown Animal Shelter was originally built in 2005.
East View High School football quarterback Ty Blair tries to find an open player to pass the ball during the October 13 match against the Georgetown Eagles. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

East View High School football quarterback Ty Blair tries to find an open player to pass the ball during the October 13 match against the Georgetown Eagles. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Battle for Birkelbach

Cross-town rival high schools came head-to-head to claim Birkelbach Field Friday. The showdown resulted in the Georgetown Eagles winning against the East View Patriots 31-13.
 Nick Martinez (left), Mallory Destree,  Michele Ellison, Bonnie Tamez, Joell de Leon, Eric Matula (right).

Nick Martinez (left), Mallory Destree, Michele Ellison, Bonnie Tamez, Joell de Leon, Eric Matula (right).

The Gabriels Funeral Chapel and Crematory honoring our past for 30 years

For the past 30 years, The Gabriels Funeral Chapel and Crematory has been  catering to Williamson County clients’ unique wishes as they help families feel comfortable with their loved one’s final resting place. “We try to cater to any request that is legal and attainable.
Burning the Ride on Center for Kids Cowgirl Brunch, tables are decorated by the attendees in a competition. Courtesy of ROCK.

Burning the Ride on Center for Kids Cowgirl Brunch, tables are decorated by the attendees in a competition. Courtesy of ROCK.

ROCK hosts second annual Cowgirl Brunch in November

Georgetown nonprofit Ride on Center for Kids will hold its second annual Cowgirl Bruncheon at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 4, at the Merlin Hoppe Arena at 2050 Rockride Lane in Georgetown.   This year’s “Courage & Grit” themed bruncheon will feature Rear Admiral Christina M.
Chet Garner — director of documentary feature “Cowboy Bourbon: The Full Proof Tale of Garrison Brothers,” which won Best Texas Film at GTX Film Festival September 30 — participates in a Q&A.

Chet Garner — director of documentary feature “Cowboy Bourbon: The Full Proof Tale of Garrison Brothers,” which won Best Texas Film at GTX Film Festival September 30 — participates in a Q&A.

5th Annual film festival a hit in Georgetown

The fifth annual GTX Film Festival took place September 30 in the Rodney A. & Mary Klett Performing Art Center. Tickets for the event sold out, with a total of 170 people in attendance.
Former New York University faculty member Jim Spellos had Sun CIty residents spellbound with his recent presentation about artificial intelligence technology.

Former New York University faculty member Jim Spellos had Sun CIty residents spellbound with his recent presentation about artificial intelligence technology.

Sun City residents pack artificial intelligence presentation

Artificial intelligence is a technology that has grabbed a lot of attention, and is constantly growing and changing.  Jim Spellos presented “Everything You Need to Know About AI — But Didn’t Know to Ask” to 400-plus Sun City residents September 13.