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Members of the Robert Gilbert Livingston Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, donated 145 English and Sp (anish elementary-level history books for their Community Classroom Project. COURTESY OF ROBERT GILBERT LIVINGSTON CHAPTER

Members of the Robert Gilbert Livingston Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, donated 145 English and Sp (anish elementary-level history books for their Community Classroom Project. COURTESY OF ROBERT GILBERT LIVINGSTON CHAPTER

Robert Gilbert Livingston Chapter donates books

News Staff
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Members of the Robert Gilbert Livingston Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, donated 145 English and Spanish elementary-level history books for their Community Classroom Project. The books were delivered to Florence Elementary School on Thursday, January 19.

Georgetown bulky-waste pickup changes dates

Brigid Cooley
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Bulky pickup days are changing for Georgetown residents. Pickup services will coincide with each customer’s regular trash day beginning Monday, February 6.  Services were previously provided on Saturdays. Waste pickup days vary depending on each residential and commercial address.
The BiG Cafe and Shop received two Best of Georgetown awards for 2022. (Sun Archive)

The BiG Cafe and Shop received two Best of Georgetown awards for 2022. (Sun Archive)

Best of Georgetown winners include The Caring Place, BiG and Blue Corn Harvest

Brigid Cooley
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
The votes are in for the 2022 Best of Georgetown contest.   Hosted annually by the Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Best of Georgetown contest recognizes outstanding Georgetown businesses, restaurants and shops.  There are 44 categories, including best attractions, services and activities.
Dr. Malissa Ismaila, right, Southwestern’s director of student inclusion and diversity, addresses a crowd of roughly 25 people after Mr. Harris’ speech. (Photos by Brigid Cooley)

Dr. Malissa Ismaila, right, Southwestern’s director of student inclusion and diversity, addresses a crowd of roughly 25 people after Mr. Harris’ speech. (Photos by Brigid Cooley)

Keynote discusses ideologies of MLK, Malcolm X as part of Southwestern University Dream Week

Brigid Cooley
Saturday, January 21, 2023
Contrasting ideologies held by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X, as well as their shared commitment to bringing about civil rights for the Black community, were the topics of discussion during a keynote address at Southwestern University.
Public Notice

Public Notice

Public Notice — January 22, 2023

Public Notices
Friday, January 20, 2023
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION AND INTENT TO OBTAIN WATER QUALITY PERMIT  PROPOSED PERMIT NO. WQ0016260001 APPLICATION.
Georgetown resident Johnny Joe Leal, left, is inducted to the Tejano R.O.O.T.S Hall of Fame earlier this month. Mr. Leal was one of four guitarists inducted under the Million Dollar Band, Guitar Player category.

Georgetown resident Johnny Joe Leal, left, is inducted to the Tejano R.O.O.T.S Hall of Fame earlier this month. Mr. Leal was one of four guitarists inducted under the Million Dollar Band, Guitar Player category.

Georgetown resident inducted in Tejano R.O.O.T.S Hall of Fame for music career

Brigid Cooley
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
For roughly 20 years, Georgetown resident Johnny Joe Leal toured the United States as a guitarist, playing for musicians including Freda Payne and Al Green at the beginning of their careers, as well as Tejano bands such as The Royal Six and Ash Wednesday.
Marchers make their way along Seventh Street in Georgetown during the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday celebration march from the square Monday, January 16. The march was followed by a service at Macedonia Baptist Church. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

Marchers make their way along Seventh Street in Georgetown during the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday celebration march from the square Monday, January 16. The march was followed by a service at Macedonia Baptist Church. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

Georgetown celebrates MLK Jr. Day with parade, program

Brigid Cooley
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Georgetown resident Sharon Maynard was one of dozens of people who gathered outside the Williamson County Courthouse for the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade Monday, January 16. “I’ve never marched before, but I wanted to come out to try to make a difference,” Ms. Maynard said.
Public Notice

Public Notice

Public Notice — January 18, 2023

Public Notices
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Wine- Only Package Store Permit By Aria Maknojia LLC, Dba Fast N Fuel to be located at 4420 University Blvd, Ste 100, Round Rock, Williamson Co., Texas.
A rendering shows a proposed design for the downtown garage, with commercial space on the ground floor. (COURTESY THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN)

A rendering shows a proposed design for the downtown garage, with commercial space on the ground floor. (COURTESY THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN)

Georgetown City Council reviews parking garage designs

Brigid Cooley
Monday, January 16, 2023
After receiving feedback from Georgetown’s Historical and Architectural Review Commission about the city’s incoming downtown parking garage, city council members showed support for designs that were shorter than those initially presented.  Design details for the garage — planned for 0.
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