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Gary Keilman prepares to place American flags at the Field of Honor on Saturday, November 4, 2023.

Gary Keilman prepares to place American flags at the Field of Honor on Saturday, November 4, 2023.

Stars and Stripes Forever

Andy Sharp
Thursday, November 9, 2023
Contact the Sun for high-quality photo reprints at ads@wilcosun.com or call 512-930-4824. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Georgetown, the Field of Honor's 1400 flags will be in place from November 4-12.

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Land purchased for future Southeast Georgetown park

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The City of Georgetown has purchased 35 acres of land in the southeastern portion of the city for a new park. The park will be located at the intersection of SE Inner Loop and Southwestern Boulevard.  The land was purchased for $6 million.
Map shows Lake Creek Trail and mock-ups for potential projects. Illustrations courtesy of The City of Round Roc.k

Map shows Lake Creek Trail and mock-ups for potential projects. Illustrations courtesy of The City of Round Roc.k

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Round Rock approves construction projects

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, August 4, 2023
Round Rock City Council Members approved multiple construction projects related to parks during its July 27 meeting. Lake Creek Trail construction will begin later this year.
Williamson County Commissioners and County Judge Bill Gravell debate over an agenda item at Commissioner’s Court June 27. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Commissioners and County Judge Bill Gravell debate over an agenda item at Commissioner’s Court June 27. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County considering $1.6 billion in projects for future road bond

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, June 30, 2023
Williamson County’s Citizens Bond Advisory Committee Tuesday, June 27, outlined $1.6862 billion worth of proposed road projects and $78.9 6 million in park projects that could be funded through a future county bond package.
Williamson County Commissioner Cynthia Long, center teal, and The YMCA of Central Texas at Twin Lakes Park cut the ribbon to open a new pedestrian bridge. Photo by Nalani Nuylan

Williamson County Commissioner Cynthia Long, center teal, and The YMCA of Central Texas at Twin Lakes Park cut the ribbon to open a new pedestrian bridge. Photo by Nalani Nuylan

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Wilco and YMCA opens bridge at Twin Lakes Park

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, June 26, 2023
Williamson County and the YMCA of Central Texas hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to open the Twin Lake Park Pedestrian Bridge in Cedar Park June 20. The Twin Lakes YMCA is located at 204 East Little Elm Trail.

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Georgetown city pools opening on Memorial Day

Brigid Cooley
Sunday, May 7, 2023
Georgetown public pools will open for the summer season on Memorial Day weekend. The Recreation Center outdoor, Williams Drive, River Ridge and Village pools open Saturday, May 27. However, the Recreation Pool will close May 28-29, while the River Ridge Pool will close Monday, May 29.
An overhead shot of Garey Park at 6450 Ranch to Market Road 2243, Georgetown.

An overhead shot of Garey Park at 6450 Ranch to Market Road 2243, Georgetown.

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Garey Park receives $20 million from namesake’s estate for updates

Brigid Cooley
Friday, March 31, 2023
Improvements are on the horizon for Georgetown’s Garey Park thanks to a $20 million donation from namesake Jack Garey’s estate. Details of the financial gift were presented to city council by Parks and Recreation Director Kimberly Garrett during a March 28 workshop.
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