Georgetown
City of Georgetown offices close for Memorial Day
Brigid Cooley
The City of Georgetown is closing its offices Monday, May 29, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.
Monday, May 22, 2023
Members of the 2023 Civic Leadership Academy cohort during the Tuesday, May 9, Georgetown City Council meeting. Courtesy the City of Georgetown
Georgetown City Council celebrates Civic Leadership Academy graduates
Brigid Cooley
Georgetown City Council honored and recognized graduates from the city’s Civic Leadership Academy program Tuesday, May 9.
Monday, May 22, 2023
Georgetown ISD community speaks during superintendent search listening session
Katherine Hamilton
In 20 sessions over the past week with a plethora of individuals — district staff, parents, students, citizens, former school board members and elected officials — the firm tasked with identifying candidates for Georgetown ISD’s next superintendent heard it all.
Saturday, May 20, 2023
Kirk Kelso, center (pushing cart) playing Papa Ge, pushes Will Mallick, as Daniel Beauxhomme.
Photos: Once On This Island at the Palace Theatre
Andy Sharp
"Once On This Island," is playing on the Palace Theatre's Springer Stage through June 18.
Friday, May 19, 2023
6-year-old Tyler Brandon, a student at McCoy Elementary School, blows his blue horn while taking part in the opening parade.
Photos: A Special Day in Georgetown ISD
Andy Sharp
Georgetown ISD hosted its annual Special Olympics event Wednesday, May 17, at Birkelbach Field. Students from across the school district participated and the day of activities.
Photos by Andy Sharp
Friday, May 19, 2023
Southwestern University senior Ashton Frey stands next to one of three “Red Poppy Stoppy signs” installed on campus. The signs are the result of Mr. Frey’s efforts through the Houston Art & Paint Initiative, a nonprofit he started. Photo by Brigid Cooley
Southwestern’s new ‘Stoppy Signs’ spread joy on campus
Brigid Cooley
Three stop signs on the Southwestern University campus were given a locally-inspired makeover thanks to the efforts of graduating senior Ashton Frey.
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Georgetown City Council hears latest on City Center, Fire Station projects
Brigid Cooley
Georgetown is inching closer to having its own City Center festival space as city staff chip away at the five year Capital Improvements Plan.
Sunday, May 14, 2023
Sunset Movie Series back in San Gabriel Park this summer
Brigid Cooley
Get your popcorn popped and your picnic blankets prepped. Georgetown’s Sunset Movie Series is back this summer.
Hosted by the city’s Parks and Recreation Department, residents can watch two family-friendly movies under the stars in San Gabriel Park.
Sunday, May 14, 2023
St. David’s Georgetown Hospital earns high hospital safety grade
Kate St. Clair
St. David’s Georgetown Hospital was one St. David’s facilities in Williamson and Travis counties to receive an “A” grade by the Leapfrog Group as part of its fall Hospital Safety Grades.
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Friday, May 12, 2023
The Caring Place accepts donations for its thrift shop at 2000 Railroad Avenue in Georgetown. Photo courtesy The Caring Place
The Caring Place expands donation hours
Kate St. Clair
The Caring Place will be offering expanded hours going into summer for its donations drive through, located at 2000 Railroad Avenue. Drop off will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday to match the nonprofit’s thrift store hours.
Wednesday, May 10, 2023