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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)

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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.
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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)

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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.
The future R Bank building on Austin Avenue downtown stands next to the Merrill Lynch office, with the historic Williamson County Courthouse in the distance. (Photo by Nicholas Cicale)

The future R Bank building on Austin Avenue downtown stands next to the Merrill Lynch office, with the historic Williamson County Courthouse in the distance. (Photo by Nicholas Cicale)

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Georgetown receives feedback from public, council on Downtown Master Plan

Brigid Cooley
Monday, January 16, 2023
The public received an overview of the city’s upcoming work to create a new Downtown Master Plan Tuesday, January 10.  “We’re here to talk about the Downtown Master Plan update and where we’re at in that process,” Downtown and Tourism Director Kim McAuliffe said.
Frances “Fay” Pool, a 21-year Army veteran, enjoys reminiscing over photographs from her recent Honor Flight Austin trip to Washington, D.C., where Ms. Pool and other veterans visited many of the city’s monuments and memorials. The cap she’s wearing is from the Georgetown Rotary Foundation’s 2022 Field of Honor. (Photo by Brad Stutzman)

Frances “Fay” Pool, a 21-year Army veteran, enjoys reminiscing over photographs from her recent Honor Flight Austin trip to Washington, D.C., where Ms. Pool and other veterans visited many of the city’s monuments and memorials. The cap she’s wearing is from the Georgetown Rotary Foundation’s 2022 Field of Honor. (Photo by Brad Stutzman)

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Georgetown Army vet makes Honor Flight trek to Washington

Brad Stutzman
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Frances “Fay” Pool has always loved to travel. A 21-year career in the U.S. Army took her to many bases stateside, plus far-flung locales in Germany and South Korea. But Ms.
Alexia Griffin, Rob Neff, Joanne Harrah, Laurie Locke and Fred Sellers meet to discuss the agenda for the upcoming Central Texas Philharmonic League meeting. 

Alexia Griffin, Rob Neff, Joanne Harrah, Laurie Locke and Fred Sellers meet to discuss the agenda for the upcoming Central Texas Philharmonic League meeting. 

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New Central Texas Philharmonic League focuses on culture, education and networking

Tuesday, January 10, 2023
The new Central Texas Philharmonic League’s first meeting 19 will feature Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder.    The meeting will be at 1 p.m., January 19, held in the Georgetown Public Library. Mr. Schroeder will talk about the positive impact the arts and a symphony can provide for a community.
Georgetown residents will cast ballots for three city government positions and two school board seats in this year’s May 6 elections. (Sun Archive)

Georgetown residents will cast ballots for three city government positions and two school board seats in this year’s May 6 elections. (Sun Archive)

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Filing period for May 6 elections to open January 18

Brigid Cooley
Monday, January 9, 2023
Georgetown residents will cast ballots for three city government positions and two school board seats in this year’s May 6 elections. Georgetown City Council positions up for election are the council seats for districts 2 and 6, as well as the mayoral seat.
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