Georgetown
The new H-E-B in Wolf Lakes Village, west of intersection of Interstate 35 and University Avenue, opened Wednesday, June 7. Photo by Nicholas Cicale
First impressions: Crowds give big thumbs up to new Wolf Lakes Village H-E-B
Katherine Hamilton
The shiny new H-E-B and its parking lot were filled Wednesday, June 7, when the company opened its long-awaited Georgetown store in Wolf Lakes Village.
In a festive atmosphere with strolling mariachis, eager shoppers filled their baskets, snacked on samples and feasted on barbecue.
Saturday, June 10, 2023
Preservation Georgetown hosts event for city’s 175th anniversary
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Nonprofit Preservation Georgetown will be hosting the group’s first event in the series of presentations to celebrate the 175th anniversaries of Georgetown and Williamson County.
Preservation Georgetown will host an event at 9:30 a.m.
Thursday, June 8, 2023
Families of the dogs unveil the plaque honoring pet fire victims at the Georgetown Bark Park.
Georgetown Bark Park plaque, upgrades commemorate dogs lost in Ponderosa fire
Katherine Hamilton
Georgetown city officials — including Fire Chief John Sullivan — and families of dogs who died in the 2021 Ponderosa Pet Resort fire, dedicated a permanent tribute to the lost pets on Tuesday, June 6.
Thursday, June 8, 2023
From left, Tiowa Collier, Mommie Support Network administrative assistant, Dahlia Gonzales, Georgetown Housing Authority services coordinator, mother Jami Littleton, Alicea Jones, Mommie Support Network executive director and founder, mother Sara MacDonald and mother Andrea Fallas-Nunez. Photos courtesy Mommie Support Network
Georgetown nonprofit provides social support to single mothers
Abbey Archer
Without social support, it is easy to feel hopeless and alone as a single mother. Mommie Support Network is a Georgetown-based nonprofit that aims to empower low-income, single mothers by providing them with a supportive community.
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
On Tuesday, company officials — along with the project developer Iva McLachlan and Georgetown and Williamson County VIPs — cut the ribbon to celebrate its addition to Georgetown.
H-E-B cuts the ribbon on its new store in Georgetown
Katherine Hamilton
Georgetown’s new H-E-B is ready for customers. The Wolf Lakes Village store opened its doors at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, June 7.
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
A living room and kitchen area under construction at the new 3D printed community in Wolf Ranch by ICON and Lennar Homes. Photos by Abbey Archer
Georgetown's 3D printed homes in Wolf Ranch take shape
Abbey Archer
The first six homes in Georgetown’s first 3D printed community are set to hit the market this weekend. Prospective homebuyers can register for VIP drawing from June 5-9, and sales begin June 10.
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Williamson County Retired Teachers Association members gather outside the Texas Capitol with Tim Lee (at right, in glasses), executive director of the Texas Retired Teachers Association. Photo courtesy Williamson County Retired Teachers Association
Williamson County retired teachers lobby at the Texas Capitol for cost-of-living increase
Katherine Hamilton
About 30 members of the Williamson County Retired Teachers Association joined more than 1,000 teachers from across the State for Rally Day on April 12, pressing legislators to pass a Cost-of-Living Adjustment to their retirement benefit.
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Georgetown mosquito trap tests positive for West Nile virus
Katherine Hamilton
A mosquito trap sample collected in the City of Georgetown has tested positive for West Nile virus, health officials reported Thursday.
The positive sample was collected from a trap site near Geneva Park located near 1021 Quail Valley Drive.
Friday, May 26, 2023
15 Fastest-Growning Large U.S Cities from July 2021-July 2022. Courtesy the U.S. Census Bureau
Census again names Georgetown fastest growing city in the country
News Staff
Georgetown has been named the fastest growing city in the country for the second year in a row. The city came out on top of the U.S. Census Bureau’s list of fastest growing communities with populations of more than 50,000.
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Liz Carbrey Weaver, in her role as Margaret Corinna Henderson Taylor (the wife of Emzy Taylor) is shown at 7th Street and Austin Avenue on Saturday, May 20, 2023 as she visits with Jeff Stump and his 6-month-old son Azure.
Photos: Marking History on Georgetown's Square
Andy Sharp
Marking History was presented by The Williamson Museum and Preservation Georgetown. Docents dressed in period costumes gave visitors history about their years in Georgetown.
Tuesday, May 23, 2023