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City Council pulled the item from the statutory consent agenda to speak on the record about their thoughts on the new state law. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

City Council pulled the item from the statutory consent agenda to speak on the record about their thoughts on the new state law. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Three properties leave Georgetown ETJ

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Three properties previously located within Georgetown’s extraterritorial jurisdiction, totaling 85.746 acres, were de-annexed and removed from the ETJ Tuesday, September 26, after City Council accepted a petition submitted by landowners.

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CelLink opens manufacturing site in Georgetown

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Electric vehicle car part manufacturer CelLink on September 26 opened their Georgetown location.  The factory will produce flexible circuits used in battery storage units and electric vehicles.

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Georgetown, Habitat for Humanity to repair homes of residents

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Georgetown could receive funding from the county to support the repairs of 20 homes of Georgetown residents.  Previously, the county awarded the city $150,000 through the Community Development Block Grant for 2022 to go toward the city’s Home Repair Program.
Lexi Miller, 8, competes in Young Guns & Alumni Barrel Racing during the 29th Annual Clayman Rodeo, held at Windsong Farm October 8, 2022. Sun Archive.

Lexi Miller, 8, competes in Young Guns & Alumni Barrel Racing during the 29th Annual Clayman Rodeo, held at Windsong Farm October 8, 2022. Sun Archive.

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Clayman Rodeo gallops into Georgetown

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, September 21, 2023
The 30th annual Clayman Rodeo will ride into Georgetown at the Windsong Farm Arena at 5 p.m. Saturday, October 7. Each year contestants have to get donations for the rodeo in order to compete. All of the money collected is used for prizes and contestants.
Marissa A. Austin, chief executive officer of Court Appointed Special Advocates of Williamson County, poses the 2023 Impact Award from the Central Texas Community Foundation. Photo courtesy of CASA of Williamson County.

Marissa A. Austin, chief executive officer of Court Appointed Special Advocates of Williamson County, poses the 2023 Impact Award from the Central Texas Community Foundation. Photo courtesy of CASA of Williamson County.

CASA of Williamson County receives the 2023 Impact Award

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Three nonprofits across Central Texas were honored at the fifth Central Texas Community Foundation Legacy Luncheon on Wednesday, September 13.

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FDA approves new round of Covid-19 booster shots

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new Covid-19 vaccine that will soon be made available to the public.  Last week, on September 12, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended a Covid-19 vaccine that has been updated for 2023-2024.
The four proposed industrial district would have covered areas of the ETJ in the north, west, east and southeastern parts of the ETJ.

The four proposed industrial district would have covered areas of the ETJ in the north, west, east and southeastern parts of the ETJ.

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Georgetown pauses making ETJ industrial districts

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Georgetown is pressing pause on creating industrial districts in its extraterritorial jurisdiction because of future guidance cities may receive from the state on creating such districts. The initiative to create an industrial district emerged from language seen in Senate Bill 2038.
Travis County Emergency Paramedics maneuver a rescue boat in the San Gabriel River off Highway 29 during the 2010 floods. Sun Archive Photo.

Travis County Emergency Paramedics maneuver a rescue boat in the San Gabriel River off Highway 29 during the 2010 floods. Sun Archive Photo.

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Floods have written Williamson County’s history

Nalani Nuylan and Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, September 14, 2023
September 1921 takes its place in Williamson County’s historic archives.  Fueled by a hurricane that formed in the Gulf of Mexico, a wicked storm pummeled Williamson County September 8-10, lasting 35 hours.
The Williamson Museum, located on the Georgetown Square, is a non-profit museum that was founded 20 years ago. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson Museum, located on the Georgetown Square, is a non-profit museum that was founded 20 years ago. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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The Williamson Museum honors Sun newspaper family

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
The 11th annual Cattleman’s Ball swings into life at the Sun City Ballroom September 23 at 5:30 p.m. This year’s honorees are publishers Clark Thurmond and Linda Scarbrough, who own The Williamson County Sun in Georgetown — an independent newspaper owned and operated by their family since 1948.
Kelly Ann Carney, owner of Therapie Boutique, and Kandy Mitchell, owner of Silver Moon Curios, stand in front of the Co-Op building at 308 West Eighth Street.

Kelly Ann Carney, owner of Therapie Boutique, and Kandy Mitchell, owner of Silver Moon Curios, stand in front of the Co-Op building at 308 West Eighth Street.

Silver Moon Curios, Therapie Boutique and Co-Op Salons find homes in co-op space for self-employed women

Abbey Archer
Sunday, September 10, 2023
“It’s a magical place, that’s all I can say, in my eyes and in our customer’s eyes,” said Kelly Ann Carney, owner of Therapie Boutique. “I call it the hidden secret. … People walk in here every single day and they’re like, ‘How long have you been here? How have I never seen you?
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