Georgetown
‘Forget the Alamo’ this month at Lark & Owl Booksellers
News Staff
The history of the Battle of the Alamo will be discussed during an upcoming book event at Lark & Owl Booksellers in downtown Georgetown. The event, which begins at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
About 17-acres of land, shown here in brown, was rezoned from high-density multi-family to single-family, making it consistent with the single-family section south of it. The land is part of a 157-acre tract being developed by Lennar Homes.
Georgetown council grants subdivision rezone
Brigid Cooley
Roughly 17 acres of land was rezoned by Georgetown City Council September 27 from high-density multi-family to single- family residential.
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Fiesta Georgetown
News Staff
Georgetown Members of Round Rock Ballet Folklorico perform during Fiesta Georgetown on Saturday. The event was held at the Georgetown City Center, adjacent to the Georgetown Public Library.
Photos by ANDY SHARP
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Georgetown's fireworks ordinance bolstered
Brigid Cooley
After increased emergencies resulted from illicit fireworks use this past July 4, Georgetown is adding a host liability clause to its existing fireworks ordinance.
The clause was approved unanimously after first reading at Tuesday’s city council meeting.
Sunday, October 2, 2022
North Old Town residents work to preserve neighborhood, collaborate with city
Brigid Cooley
Georgetown resident Shelley Bland’s one-acre residence on East Morrow Street, which is located in the North Old Town neighborhood, is more than just a home: it’s a piece of family history.
“My great great grandpa, John Kimbrough, had a blacksmith shop over on the property next door to mine,” Ms.
Thursday, August 18, 2022
A mural encouraging Georgetown residents and visitors to “Be Your Own Self” is at the center of a controversy, with some church goers speaking against design elements that could represent the LGBTQ+ community.
Mural in downtown Georgetown sparks controversy
Brigid Cooley
A new mural tucked away in the alleyway between two buildings on Seventh Street in downtown Georgetown has stirred up controversy.
Sunday, June 19, 2022