Market Editor’s Note — December 2011
My family has always teased me about my affinity for Christmas lights, but each year I pester them until we make the trek to look at the seasonal displays.
View ArticleSouthwestern University explores new programs to enhance campus
A new strategic plan approved in 2010–11 has led to Southwestern University’s exploration of adding academic and athletic programs to its list of offerings.
View ArticleExpansions: Georgetown Living
Georgetown Living, a family-owned Alzheimer disease care facility located at 2700 Shell Road, opened a second building Nov. 9. The new building has 16 private rooms for residents, an activity room, a...
View ArticleWilCo voting redistricting map stalled by court order
A federal court order has stalled a proposed Williamson County voting precincts redistricting map that would cause approximately 30 percent of county voters to have a new polling location after Jan....
View ArticleGeorgetown City Council OKs November city elections
The Georgetown City Council approved a resolution Nov. 8 to move City Council elections from May to November in an attempt to increase voter turnout.
View ArticleName Change: Liberty Safe of Central Texas
Christian Nelson changed the name of Georgetown Outfitters/Liberty Safe of Central Texas to Liberty Safe of Central Texas in late November to reflect that the business is transitioning from selling...
View ArticleClosings: Just Kidds & More
Just Kidds & More at 1005 S. Austin Ave. will close Dec. 30, said owner Sherrell Kidd. Kidd and his wife, Judy, operated the children’s shop that sells items such as clothing, books, toys, gifts...
View ArticleNow Open: Candlewood Suites
Candlewood Suites opened Nov. 18 in Georgetown at 451 N. I-35. The all-suite hotel offers full-sized kitchen; DVD/CD players; coffee makers; complimentary in-room high-speed Internet access; a...
View ArticleWilCo receives AAA bond rating
Williamson County received a AAA bond rating from both Fitch Ratings and Standard & Poor’s, the county announced Nov. 10.
View ArticleRelocations: Nails, Etc. and Christmas Trees Galore
After 28 years of business in Georgetown, Debra Cahill moved Nails Etc. on Nov. 15 from 51 Bonnet Lane to 407 N. Patterson, Florence. Cahill and her daughter, Shari Woolverton, operate the salon,...
View ArticleNow Open: Gold & Coin Mart
Joe Gilbert plans to open Gold & Coin Mart in mid-December at 3415 Williams Drive, Ste. 110, in Wagon Wheel Village. Gold & Coin Mart buys scrap gold in any condition and also sells coins,...
View ArticleRelocations: Blends
Diane Schwartz and Roger Gallamore moved boutique Blends to the front building at 4230 Williams Drive on Dec. 1. Blends sells clothing, furniture and home accessories in shabby chic style. Hours are...
View ArticleNow Open: R Bank
R Bank, a Round-Rock based bank, plans to open a branch in Georgetown in the first quarter of 2012. The bank will be located at 2415 Williams Drive. One of the primary partners of R Bank is National...
View ArticleNow Open: Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department
The Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department moved its administrative office Oct. 17 to the Southwest Williamson County Regional Park at 219 Perry Mayfield, north of FM 1431 in Leander. The...
View ArticleTaylor City Council moves forward with recreation center planning
Taylor City Council members voted Nov. 15 to direct staff to proceed with building and financing a recreation center and to issue a letter to the YMCA asking the organization to operate the facility.
View ArticleRelocations: Williamson County Precinct 4 Constable Marty Ruble
The office of Williamson County Precinct 4 Constable Marty Ruble now at the A. Williamson County Taylor Annex, 412 Vance St., Taylor, switched offices Nov. 9 with the Williamson County Sheriff’s...
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