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$100,000 match grant encourages donations to Palace

The W.D. Kelley Foundation is giving The Palace Theatre a $100,000 matching grant to cover needed repairs inside the theatre. “We appreciate the important work Georgetown Palace Theatre is doing in our community and are glad to support [their] efforts,” said Carl Illig, W.D.
Ron Watson, Executive Artistic Director at the Georgetown Palace, stands in the theatre’s seating area at the historic theater on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.   The theater, which turned 100 years-old in February, sustained severe damage during a winter storm on January 25th.  The theater is closed while restoration work continues.  The goal is to open a performance  of “Jesus Christ Superstar” on the Springer Stage on May 29th.

Ron Watson, Executive Artistic Director at the Georgetown Palace, stands in the theatre’s seating area at the historic theater on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. The theater, which turned 100 years-old in February, sustained severe damage during a winter storm on January 25th. The theater is closed while restoration work continues. The goal is to open a performance of “Jesus Christ Superstar” on the Springer Stage on May 29th.

The Palace needs $500,000 for repairs to bring it back 'like you've never seen'

In what was supposed to be a year of celebrating 100 years of the Palace Theatre, mother nature had a different plan. The winter storm and low temperatures on January 24-26 damaged  The Palace Theatre on the Square, putting a damper on plans and closing the theatre for several months.
The Caring Place’s Hana Horick and Rita Turner pose in their super capes and with a can of green beans, representing the nonprofit’s food program. The Caring Place also provides rent, mortgage and utility assistance; clothing, housewares and furniture; laundry services; medical and transportation assistance; elder care; and case management help. Learn more at www.caringplacetx.org.

The Caring Place’s Hana Horick and Rita Turner pose in their super capes and with a can of green beans, representing the nonprofit’s food program. The Caring Place also provides rent, mortgage and utility assistance; clothing, housewares and furniture; laundry services; medical and transportation assistance; elder care; and case management help. Learn more at www.caringplacetx.org.

Animal nonprofits prove popular for Amplify Wilco Day

In the third year of Amplify Wilco Day from Austin nonprofit I Live Here I Give Here, $1.4 million was raised for the 103 participating nonprofits throughout the county. Williamson County nonprofits made up 14 percent of nonprofit participation this year, according to I Live Here I Give Here.

Amplify Wilco day set for next week

For the third year in a row, I Live Here I Give Here will be hosting Amplify Wilco Day, a 24-hour giving period on March 4 and 5 that will benefit over 90 nonprofits that serve Williamson County. The event coincides with Amplify Austin, which has raised $122.
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Williamson County Chief Executive Officer Marissa Austin, left, and Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center Chief Executive Officer Kerrie Stannell, right, during the first Destination Hope gala at Kalahari Resorts & Convention Center five years ago. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center

Court Appointed Special Advocates of Williamson County Chief Executive Officer Marissa Austin, left, and Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center Chief Executive Officer Kerrie Stannell, right, during the first Destination Hope gala at Kalahari Resorts & Convention Center five years ago. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center

Destination Hope gala marks fifth anniversary March 7

Destination Hope — a gala that benefits both the Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center and Court Appointed Special Advocates of Williamson County — is celebrating its fifth birthday. And organizers say this year’s gala will be one for the books.
Rob Dyer, CEO of The Georgetown Project (center), is joined by Melissa Seigman, community engagement coordinator (left), at the nonprofit’s first Wreath Auction and Holiday Party, December 1. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Rob Dyer, CEO of The Georgetown Project (center), is joined by Melissa Seigman, community engagement coordinator (left), at the nonprofit’s first Wreath Auction and Holiday Party, December 1. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

All wreathed up and ready to shine

The Georgetown Project held its first Holiday Party and Wreath Auction on December 1 at The Embree Group office, 4747 Williams Drive in Georgetown.
Firefighters George Carrazco, Jon Marquez, Ryan Swenson and Hayden Hinton are pictured for September. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Firefighters George Carrazco, Jon Marquez, Ryan Swenson and Hayden Hinton are pictured for September. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Firefighter calendar ignites union fundraiser

Just like in George Strait’s “The Fireman:” — They call me the fireman, that’s my name — members of Georgetown’s firefighter union are embracing their name and expanding the boundaries of fundraising with a calendar.
Santa Claus arrives at the San Gabriel Community Center for Breakfast With Santa on Saturday, December 23, 2023. Attendees were treated to pancakes, breakfast sausage and orange juice. (Sun Archive)

Santa Claus arrives at the San Gabriel Community Center for Breakfast With Santa on Saturday, December 23, 2023. Attendees were treated to pancakes, breakfast sausage and orange juice. (Sun Archive)

Santa trades in cookies for pancakes

Santa will come to town and eat breakfast in his favorite city December 21. The annual Breakfast with Santa event will take place at the Community Center in San Gabriel Park from 7:30 to 11 a.m.

Giving Tuesday encourages nonprofit donations after Black Friday

For the eighth year in a row, Austin-based nonprofit I Live Here I Give Here will gather funds to distribute to other causes across Central Texas during Giving Tuesday December 3. Giving Tuesday is a worldwide annual day of giving on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving.