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Near the entrance will be the stage for shows, a synthetic turf lawn and private cabanas on the left and right sides of the stage. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Near the entrance will be the stage for shows, a synthetic turf lawn and private cabanas on the left and right sides of the stage. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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The Junction in Georgetown eyes end-of-year opening

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, October 5, 2026
Construction on Georgetown’s next place to eat, drink, watch the game, a show or play pickleball, The Junction, is moving forward with an estimated opening date in November.
Brodie Sachs, owner of Bad Habits Card Co., stands in front of a portion of the trading cards available for purchase. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Brodie Sachs, owner of Bad Habits Card Co., stands in front of a portion of the trading cards available for purchase. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Bad Habits Card Co. brings trading card craze to Georgetown

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Brodie Sachs has been interested in trading cards since childhood. He used to open sports cards from his dad on Christmas and birthdays, and started playing the Japanese card game Pokémon with his friends.

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Georgetown mayor launches law firm

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, August 20, 2026
After 20 years with Sneed, Vine & Perry, Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder has launched his own law firm, where he will continue practicing real estate and development law while pursuing development projects of his own.
From left, Criss Parker, executive director of The Stables at Georgetown, and owner Vanessa Johnson stand on a balcony that overlooks the property in Walburg. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

From left, Criss Parker, executive director of The Stables at Georgetown, and owner Vanessa Johnson stand on a balcony that overlooks the property in Walburg. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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The Stables at Georgetown opens first sober living place in town

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, July 6, 2026
Among the gently sloping hills of Walburg lies The Stables at Georgetown, where men experiencing addiction can transition from rehab and outpatient care to sober living as part of their journey to recovery.
Urban Taco owners David and Erika Mata hold tacos in front of their sports bar. Photo by Abbey Archer

Urban Taco owners David and Erika Mata hold tacos in front of their sports bar. Photo by Abbey Archer

Urban Taco brings regional Mexican flavors to Georgetown

Abbey Archer
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Urban Taco, a Georgetown sports bar offering gourmet tacos, opened just two months ago, but already often has a line out the door before opening.“We have been trying to open for two years,” said co-owner Erika Mata.
The Leander location of Perky Beans also features a cafe which has a full food service menu. The Georgetown location will have smaller bites instead.(Courtesy Perky Beans)

The Leander location of Perky Beans also features a cafe which has a full food service menu. The Georgetown location will have smaller bites instead.(Courtesy Perky Beans)

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City council approves alcohol waiver for new Georgetown coffee shop

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, June 15, 2026
Perky Beans, a Leander-based coffee shop, is expanding into Georgetown, and received city council approval Tuesday to serve alcohol at the future business through a Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission waiver.
This artistic rendering shows cosmetic changes proposed for the outside of the original Wesleyan building, including a new 10,000-square-foot addition. (Rendering courtesy Texas Municipal League)

This artistic rendering shows cosmetic changes proposed for the outside of the original Wesleyan building, including a new 10,000-square-foot addition. (Rendering courtesy Texas Municipal League)

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TML chooses Georgetown for new headquarters

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
The Texas Municipal League’s Intergovernmental Risk Pool has chosen the old Wesleyan building at 205 East University Avenue as the location for its new headquarters and the Texas Municipal Center. The TML Risk Pool is currently located at 1821 Rutherford Lane in Austin.
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