Members of the Sun City Cyclists club gather for a ride.

Sun City Cyclists put the pedal to the metal

Abbey Archer
Thursday, May 2, 2024
With an average age of 70 and between 180 and 200 members at any given time, the Sun City Cyclists are a healthy bunch. “I put more miles on my bike than I do my car every year,” said Leanne Waldo, who’s the social chair of the Sun City club. Ms. Waldo became involved with the cyclists club when…

Georgetown City Council looks to address parking loss in Downtown Master Plan

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, May 3, 2024
Parking was a top concern for residents who submitted feedback about Georgetown’s Downtown Master Plan draft earlier this month. The feedback on the Downtown Master Plan was presented to Georgetown City Council during the April 23 workshop. There were 82 total reactions to the plan and 28…

Future Bell County development requests to leave Georgetown water

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, May 3, 2024
Solana Ranch — a master planned community with 14,000 single-family homes planned for a 6,311-acre parcel of land located predominantly in southern Bell County and partially in Williamson County — requested to leave Georgetown’s water system at the city’s April 23 city council workshop. If…

Austin Avenue corridor projects inch closer

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, May 3, 2024
City council could vote on recommended construction projects associated with Austin Avenue through Georgetown in May. Part of the Austin Avenue Corridor Study, project goals would enhance corridor safety, support economic development, and improve roadway functionality and “corridor character,”…

Public Notice — May 5, 2024

News Staff
Thursday, May 2, 2024
APPLICATION HAS BEEN MADE WITH THE TEXAS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION FOR A WINE AND MALT BEVERAGE RETAILER'S ON-PREMISE PERMIT (BG) BY DESI CATERING COMPANY LLC, DBA DESI CATERING,TO BE LOCATED AT 1500 S BAGDAD RD,LEANDER, Williamson, TX 78641. DIRECTOR OF SAID CORPORATION IS SACHIN MALHOTRA. …

Robert Erickson

News Staff
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Robert Erickson, 87, of Georgetown, TX, peacefully passed away on April 24, 2024. Bob was born on January 10, 1937, to Gladys & Clifford Erickson in Cavalier, North Dakota. He received a degree in Engineering at North Dakota State University. He married Marlys McWilliams on September 16, 1961…

Helen Van Cleave

News Staff
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Helen Van Cleave, longtime Georgetown resident, died April 26, 2024 in Round Rock, Texas at the age of 97.  Born on May 9, 1926 in Philadelphia to Joseph Aliwishes and Marie Conner Hughes, she was raised by her adoptive parents May Thomas Blaurock and Andrew Blaurock in Palisades Park, New Jersey.…

Arthur Joseph Dimaline, Jr.

News Staff
Thursday, May 2, 2024
September 27, 1939 – April 20, 2024: Arthur J. Dimaline, Jr., age 85, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024 in Round Rock, Texas.  Arthur was born on September 27, 1939 in San Antonio, Texas to Arthur Joseph Dimaline Sr., and Lillian Rey Dimaline.  Arthur was raised in San Antonio, Corpus Christi…
2-year-old Elliott Araiza, with his dad Bert Araiza, enjoyed watching the parade along Austin Avenue during the 25th Annual Red Poppy Festival on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Photos: 2024 Red Poppy Festival at a glance

Andy Sharp
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Southwestern University’s women’s golf team, from left, Assistant Coach Jordan Williams, Rachel Harris, Ryleigh Erickson, Sydney Jackson, Isabella Valenzuela and Sloane Panter.

Southwestern University women place second in championship golf tournament

Doug Kienitz
Thursday, May 2, 2024
The Southern Collegiate Athletic Association championship golf tournament challenged “The New Course” at the White Bluff Resort in Whitney, northwest of Waco. This was a fresh golfing challenge, since the Texas tournament had been contested in Kerrville for the past several years. Southwestern…
Levi Drake Rodriguez, standing front and center, celebrates at his Georgetown home after being selected in the NFL draft Saturday, April 27.

Georgetown’s own drafted by Minnesota Vikings

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, May 2, 2024
East View High School alumnus Levi Drake Rodriguez was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the seventh round of the NFL draft Saturday afternoon. He was at his some in Georgetown, surrounded by friends and family when he got the call from the Vikings organization. “I love how my family erupted…
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, May 3, 2024
City council could vote on recommended construction projects associated with Austin Avenue through…
Andy Sharp
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, May 2, 2024
East View High School alumnus Levi Drake Rodriguez was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the…

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Robert Erickson

Robert Erickson

Obituaries
Thursday, May 2, 2024

Robert Erickson, 87, of Georgetown, TX, peacefully passed away on April 24, 2024.

Helen Van Cleave

Helen Van Cleave

Obituaries
Thursday, May 2, 2024

Helen Van Cleave, longtime Georgetown resident, died April 26, 2024 in Round Rock, Texas at the age of 97.  Born on May 9, 1926 in Philadelphia to Joseph Aliwishes and Marie Conner Hughes, she was

Lillian ‘Jean’ Priddy Cooper

Lillian ‘Jean’ Priddy Cooper

Obituaries
Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Lillian ‘Jean’ Priddy Cooper, age 89, devoted wife and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, went home to be with the Lord Saturday April 6.

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