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Recent News

Stiles Farm Foundation Hosts Annual Field Day

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The Stiles Farm Foundation held its 46th Annual Field Day on Tuesday, June 17.

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Recent News

Westinghouse Road improvements groundbreaking

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Williamson County Precinct One Commissioner Lisa Birkman and precinct four commissioner Ron Morrison broke ground June 26 on improvements to approximately two miles of CR 111, also known as Westinghouse Road.

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Preserving wildlife

iconCounty develops habitat plan to protect endangered species, aid developers

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Higher education expands in Taylor

BooksPartners of the East Williamson County Higher Education Center expect to begin construction on the new center’s first building in August and open the doors to students in fall 2009.

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Georgetown’s largest quarry turns 50

Quarry trucksFor several years, Texas Crushed Stone Company has been one of the nation’s leading producers of crushed stone.

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Impacts

Georgetown / Hutto / Taylor — June 2008

Impact iconNew businesses, volunteer opportunities, and local happenings in Georgetown, Hutto and Taylor for June, 2008

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Business Profiles

CleanFUEL USA • Georgetown

CleanFuel iconAs the price of gas continues to rise around the country, people are beginning to look for alternative fuels. Curtis Donaldson is doing his part to make them accessible.

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Business Profiles

Woodsman Company • HUTTO

tree service iconAs the weather begins to warm up and Central Texans head outside to take care of the yard, Josh Richards is there to help with tree maintenance in Hutto and the surrounding areas.

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Business Profiles

Taylor Sporting Goods • Taylor

Taylor Sporting Goods iconDean Threadgill was in high school in 1981 when his brother-in-law, sister and brother opened Taylor Sporting Goods.

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Dining

Ferrari’s Restaurant • Taylor

Ferrari's signThe first time the Ferrari family served pizza in Texas in 1959, Austinites were wondering what a pizza was, exactly.

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Nonprofit Profile

Sertoma Club of Georgetown

Sertoma iconThis summer, the Sertoma Club of Georgetown will celebrate the 25th anniversary of its Family Fourth of July Celebration in San Gabriel Park.

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Community Corridor

Hwy. 29 west of IH 35, Georgetown

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A look at what's going on along this stretch of Hwy. 29

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Inside Information

Road Test — June 2008

Smart Car iconJust climbing into a car that’s only 8-feet and two inches long took some getting used to, but after I got behind the wheel of the 2008 Smart Fortwo subcompact city car, I was sold.

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Inside Information

Results of the May 10 Joint Election

Texas flag iconWho won the elections and Q&A with Georgetown's new mayor

 

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History

The establishment of Southwestern University

SWU IconStarting a college in the early days of the Texas Republic was no easy task.

 

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Education

Welding student finds success

Temple College iconTemple College at Taylor, School of Welding

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Education

Education Focus — Higher Education • June 2008

Legacy Early College High School logoGeorgetown, Hutto and Taylor area educational initatives

 

 

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Education

Southwestern makes major curriculum change

IconLiberal arts college will begin offering 32-course degree

 

 

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People

Jake Schrum

Photo of Jake SchrumQuestion and Answer with the president of Southwestern University

 

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Real Estate

Real Estate Market Information

Real estate iconLocal real estate market remains strong - Suburbia faces slightly higher foreclosure rates

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Neighborhoods

Crystal Knoll Terrace • Georgetown • 78626

Crystal Knoll Terrace signClose to several schools; convenient access to IH 35 and Toll 130; active homeowners association

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Neighborhoods

Gabriel’s Overlook • Georgetown • 78628

Sign for Gabriel's OverlookLocated on Hwy. 29 approximately halfway between IH 35 and US 183; gated entry; community park with access to the South San Gabriel River

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Real Estate

Market Data - June 2008

market data iconReal estate market data and key statistics for the Georgetown, Hutto and Taylor Multiple Listing Service Area

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Real Estate

Residential Property Listing — June 2008

Home IconNote: These properties encompass Community Impact Newspaper’s current distribution.

Zip Code Guide

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Editorial

General Manager’s Note — June 2008

Photo of Matt PainterAfter graduating from Southwest Texas State in 1999, I set a personal goal of “someday” furthering my education. 

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