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Elaine Davenport, who moved into The Hacienda at Georgetown as its first resident in April 2021, waves as she prepares to cut the ribbon marking the community’s grand opening on Saturday, April 15.

Elaine Davenport, who moved into The Hacienda at Georgetown as its first resident in April 2021, waves as she prepares to cut the ribbon marking the community’s grand opening on Saturday, April 15.

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Photos: The Hacienda at Georgetown celebrates its grand opening

Andy Sharp
Friday, April 21, 2023
The Hacienda at Georgetown held grand opening ceremonies on Saturday, April 15. The Hacienda at Georgetown, adjacent to the Sun City neighborhood, is a luxury senior living community offering leases in studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom layouts.
Georgetown photographer Tom Cavness is pictured at Bull Branch Park on Sunday, April 9, as he continues to master the 19th Century technique of wet plate collodion photography. With him on this morning was a 1933 8x10 view camera manufactured by Burke and James. Photos by Andy Sharp

Georgetown photographer Tom Cavness is pictured at Bull Branch Park on Sunday, April 9, as he continues to master the 19th Century technique of wet plate collodion photography. With him on this morning was a 1933 8x10 view camera manufactured by Burke and James. Photos by Andy Sharp

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Follow the light: An impressive commitment to wet plate photography

Andy Sharp
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Although I met Georgetown photographer Tom Cavness at last month’s Georgetown Photography Festival, it was surprising to see him early one morning last weekend at Taylor’s Bull Branch Park, working with his 8x10 format Burke & James camera, made in 1933.
In a ceremonial groundbreaking April 14, President Laura Skandera Trombley (center), Trustee chair Christopher Cragg (fourth from left), Trustee Lynn Mock (second from right), and students kick off the university’s $150 million building project.

In a ceremonial groundbreaking April 14, President Laura Skandera Trombley (center), Trustee chair Christopher Cragg (fourth from left), Trustee Lynn Mock (second from right), and students kick off the university’s $150 million building project.

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Southwestern breaks ground on major campus renovations

Katherine Hamilton
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Southwestern University officials and students broke ground Friday, April 14, on the single largest building project in the school’s history. Christopher Cragg, chair of Southwestern’s board of trustees, spoke before a group wielded ceremonial shovels outside of Mood-Bridwell Hall.
One of Judy Coupland’s originals on display at the Texas State University Round Rock campus.

One of Judy Coupland’s originals on display at the Texas State University Round Rock campus.

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Art Scapes: Georgetown venues offer art and music at the Spring Art Stroll April 20

Ellen Greeney
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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.
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.

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.

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Georgetown approves future land use plan amendment for North Old Town

Brigid Cooley
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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.

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Fly fishing program to benefit veterans in Georgetown

Kate St. Clair
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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.
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

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

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Georgetown's Red Poppy Festival is April 28-30

Brigid Cooley
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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.
The Two Step Inn stage stands ready for the band Midland.

The Two Step Inn stage stands ready for the band Midland.

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Photos: Scenes from the inaugural Two Step Inn festival in Georgetown

News Staff
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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.
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

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

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Good eats again served at Lark & Owl thanks to Alouette Bistro

Brigid Cooley
Friday, April 14, 2023
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.
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