Historic Jonah School Reopens as Community Center
The Jonah Community Center east of Georgetown preserves the old Jonah school as a gathering hub. Terri Schnelle calls it the crown jewel and Grand Old Lady, noting volunteers fundraise to restore it and keep the building standing as others fade.
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Georgetown weighs policy updates for historic demolitions
The Historic Architecture Review Commission with city staff seeks new criteria for demolition permits in the historic district. Homeowners must show loss of historical significance, unreasonable economic hardship, or a public interest to justify demolition or relocation. Planning Director Sofia Nelson presented proposed changes as urged by HARC commissioners. Continued on 4
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Williamson County judge race finalists named
Williamson County commissioners announced four finalists to replace Bill Gravell as county judge after Gravell resigned March 11 to join the Small Business Administration under President Trump. The resignation was officially accepted March 14 and applications were opened.
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Twenty sixth Red Poppy Festival set for April on Georgetown Square
The 26th annual Red Poppy Festival unfolds April 25 to 27 on the Georgetown Square with vendors entertainment and family activities. Cory Morrow headlines Saturday April 26 from 8 30 to 10 p m on the Red Poppy Stage joined by Mackenzie Carpenter opening at 7 p m all concerts continue on page 10.
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GISD trustees back traffic light design for unsafe intersection
Georgetown ISD trustees approved a $72 500 design contract with DKS Associates on March 25 to plan a traffic light at the Highway 29 Parkside Parkway intersection. Construction Director Jimmy Jones says the westbound left turn is unsafe for full school buses due to limited visibility and highway speed.
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