Georgetown
One of Judy Coupland’s originals on display at the Texas State University Round Rock campus.
Art Scapes: Georgetown venues offer art and music at the Spring Art Stroll April 20
Ellen Greeney
There are many venues participating in the Spring Art Stroll on April 20.
• 5 p.m. at the Georgetown Public Library’s Hewlett Room: Artist talk with Yasaman Mehrsa, the artist behind the 175th Anniversary Mural, Still Making History
• 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
The amended future land use map shows majority single-family zoning designations for the North Old Town neighborhood, as well as some medium-density mixed housing and office zonings near the outskirts of the neighborhood. City council approved the amended map during its Tuesday, April 11, meeting.
Georgetown approves future land use plan amendment for North Old Town
Brigid Cooley
The Georgetown City Council voted Tuesday, April 11, to amend the city’s zoning designations earmarked for the North Old Town neighborhood as laid out in the future land use map — an action marking a long-sought victory for neighborhood residents.
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Fly fishing program to benefit veterans in Georgetown
Kate St. Clair
David Perez, a member of Georgetown’s American Legion Post 174, hopes to bring a new kind of support system to the city’s disabled veterans with fly fishing.
Mr. Perez left military service in 2017 and joined the national program in Fayetteville, North Carolina, the following year.
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Christ Lutheran Church pastor Drew Ingram assumed his role as pastor for the congregation in November of last year.
Pastor Drew Ingram aims to build community relationships at Georgetown congregation
Brigid Cooley
Christ Lutheran Church pastor Drew Ingram is committed to connecting with the Georgetown community — a goal he says is shared by the roughly 500 member congregation he now leads.
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
anie Lien, who was showing her 1957 Chevrolet pickup truck in the car show, was joined by Chevy, her Miniature Schnauzer, at the Red Poppy Festival on Saturday, April 23, 2022. Photo by Andy Sharp
Georgetown's Red Poppy Festival is April 28-30
Brigid Cooley
Join in on the fun during Georgetown’s 24th annual Red Poppy Festival. The event, which features live entertainment, family activities and over 100 artisan vendors, takes place April 28-30 on the Square.
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
The Two Step Inn stage stands ready for the band Midland.
Photos: Scenes from the inaugural Two Step Inn festival in Georgetown
News Staff
The inaugural Two Step Inn music festival took place April 15-16 at San Gabriel Park in Georgetown. Organized by C3 Presents, the weekend's lineup included both classic and modern country music, with headliners Zach Bryan and Tyler Childers, as well as Tracy Byrd, Tanya Tucker and Wynona Judd.
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
The Alouette Bistro is now operating with a limited menu at Lark & Owl Booksellers, 205 Sixth Street, Suite 101 in Georgetown. The food spot is a collaboration between bookstore co-owners Jane Estes, left, Rachael Jonrowe and Misty Adair, not pictured, as well as chefs Erika Bongort and Kathy Armstrong. Photo by Brigid Cooley
Good eats again served at Lark & Owl thanks to Alouette Bistro
Brigid Cooley
Professional chef and certified cheesemonger Erika Bongort loves turning high quality ingredients into accessible and zany dishes.
The menu at Alouette Bistro, the new food spot operating out of Lark & Owl Booksellers, will feature Ms.
Friday, April 14, 2023
Rick Rowley performs during a Bach Fest event in 2022.
2023 Texas Bach Festival concert series announced
Katherine Hamilton
The Texas Bach Festival returns to Georgetown with a program titled “TBF 2023: Resound, You Songs!”
A free opening concert is scheduled for 2 p.m., May 21, at the Georgetown Public Library. Gil Zilkha, bass-baritone, and Rick Rowley, piano, will perform Franz Schubert’s “Winterreise, D911.
Friday, April 14, 2023
Layton Ivins at his 16th birthday September 19, 2022. Layton died of fentanyl poisoning in January 2023.
Wilco sheriff arrests two in fentanyl poisoning death of Georgetown student
Katherine Hamilton
Two individuals have been arrested for the fentanyl poisoning and death of a Georgetown teenager in January.
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
George Brightwell
Georgetown philanthropist George Brightwell passes away
Tuesday, April 11, 2023