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Georgetown Edition VOLUME 19, ISSUE 9 MAY 23JUNE 22, 2026

2026 Home Edition

After housing boom, stores crop up near Hwy. 29 and Ronald Reagan intersection Retail follows rooftops

By Gracie Warhurst

Rancho Santa Fe • 40-60 homes • Began construction in 2010s

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Neighborhood developments

Santa Rita Ranch • 10,000 planned homes • Began construction in 2013

1 Santa Rita Ranch Center 2 Bar W Marketplace 3 Gateway 29 4 Leander Tech Park Retail development

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Bar W Ranch • 1,500 planned homes • Began construction in 2020

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Rancho Sienna • 1,400 homes • Began construction in 2011

Bryson • 1,500 homes • Began construction in 2015

Lively Ranch • 700 planned homes • Began construction in 2018

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Palmera Ridge • 1,000 planned homes • Began construction in 2014

Bluview Reserve • 105 planned homes • Began construction in 2018

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Also in this issue

Impacts: Learn about co ee shop Perky Beans, which is expanding into Georgetown (Page 8)

Community: See how the Georgetown Palace Theatre is rebuilding after a ood (Page 17)

Real estate: Find out more about the city’s unied development code update (Page 23)

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Impacts

• Opened in March • 1614 Williams Drive, Ste. 110, Room 3, Georgetown • www.frontierpsychiatrygtx.com 4 Wells Fargo The new branch in Parmer Ranch Marketplace adds to Wells Fargo’s 450 locations in Texas, which provide individual and business banking services. • Opened March 23 • 28707 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Georgetown • www.wellsfargo.com Sandler by AnchorPoint Sales LLC Clay Underwood opened the home-based business, which aims to provide world-class sales coaching. Clients are taught to sell on value, reach more customers and close more deals, Underwood said. • Opened Jan. 5 • https://go.sandler.com/anchorpointsales

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5 Texas Roadhouse Construction appears to be underway at the site of the steakhouse’s upcoming location. However, a media representative with the company said no timeline updates are available. • Opening TBD 6 Commercial National Bank As a full service community bank, the branch will oer checking, savings and retirement accounts as well as personal and commercial lending options. • Opening in late 2026 • 3900 Williams Drive, Georgetown • www.cnbbrady.com • 2209 N. I-35, Georgetown • www.texasroadhouse.com

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2 Rally House Located in Wolf Ranch Town Center, the store sells ocially licensed sports apparel, fan gear and merchandise, including jerseys, hats, shirts, sweatshirts and gifts for NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL and college teams. • Opened in late April • 1013 W. University Ave., Ste. 225, Georgetown • www.rallyhouse.com 3 Frontier Psychiatry LLC Led by board-certi¡ed psychiatrist Alexander Kaplan, the practice oers psychiatric care for children, adolescents, adults and seniors as well as provides diagnostic assessments, medication management and psychotherapy.

Now open

1 First Watch The breakfast, brunch and lunch chain’s menu features classics, such as avocado toast, as well as specialty entrees, including smoked salmon eggs Benedict and lemon ricotta pancakes. • Opened April 13 • 19389 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Leander • www. irstwatch.com

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7 Discount Tire Construction on Georgetown’s second location for the wheel and tire service business is set to take place from

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10 Sun City Texas The 55-plus community is celebrating its 30th year. Stephanie Redding, director of marketing for PulteGroup’s Austin division, said the builder closed on its ¡rst three Sun City home sales in February 1996. Since then, the community has grown to be home to more than 17,000 residents, three 18-hole golf courses, eight swimming pools, ¡ve amenity centers, and more than 50 outdoor sports courts. • 701 Silver Spur Blvd., Georgetown • www.delwebb.com

8 Tomlinson’s Feed The Austin-based store, which carries a variety of food, treats, toys and supplies for dogs and cats, is planning a location for the Bluebonnet Plaza shopping center. Build out of the space is slated to start in June and last through June of next year. • 1316 W. University Ave., Ste. 102, Georgetown • www.tomlinsons.com

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11 Project LeanNation The franchise sells ready-to-heat-and-eat meals made using simple ingredients, such as lean protein, clean carbohydrates and real vegetables, said Tim Fincannon, who co-owns the new location with his wife, Christie. The shop will also include a made-to-order protein shake bar and sell a variety of supplements. • Opening in mid-to-late July • 4720 Williams Drive, Bldg. 1, Ste. 105, Georgetown • www.projectleannation.com

9 Annunciation Maternity Home The facility is adding ¡ve new four-bedroom, four- bathroom residential homes and a community center. The organization—which provides free services for mothers and babies, including housing, counseling, education and access to health services—is also expanding its child care center. • Expanding in the summer (homes), expanding in early 2027 (community and child care centers)

Rodeo Mexican Kitchen & Bar The new concept is from the owners of Marisol’s Mexican Grill in Georgetown. Owner Ismael Sanchez said the restaurant will feature a similar menu of Mexican dishes and Tex-Mex favorites. • Opening in mid-May

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repair, lighting options, home systems, key fob programming, and batteries, with owners Mike and Arianna Marques saying the store will carry “every battery known to mankind.” • Opening in mid-June • 900 N. Austin Ave., Ste. 127, Georgetown • www.batteriesplus.com

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1 Medi-Weightloss Owned by Shankar Bellam, the clinic oers supervised weight loss programs. Services available include GLP-1 medications, diabetes treatment and vitamin injections. • Opened April 1 • 101 Cooperative Way, Ste. 405, Georgetown • www.mediweightloss.com/ weight-loss-clinic/georgetown

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4 Healthy Smiles Dentistry The family dental practice, led by Dr. Sharon Mathias, will move from Republic Square to a new development on FM 971. The business provides general and cosmetic dentistry for patients of all ages, including emergency services and sedation. • Relocating in late 2026 or early 2027 • 211 FM 971, Georgetown • www.healthysmilesgeorgetown.com

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2 The Junction The entertainment venture by Georgetown-based Cooley Capital Companies will bring four local dining options online: Sweet Lemon Kitchen, Dough-Go Pizza, King’s Chicken Wings and Taconmaye. • Opening Aug. 18 • 210 Blue Springs Blvd., Georgetown • www.thejunctiongtx.com

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5 Uplift WilCo Formerly called Assistance League of Georgetown Area, the nonprot is cutting ties with the nationwide Assistance League organization and rebranding on June 1. The eort includes the new name, rebranded

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programs and expanded philanthropic initiatives. • 900 N. Austin Ave., Ste. 115, Georgetown • www.assistanceleague.org/georgetown-area 6 Performing Arts Studio Founded in 1986 by Lisa Holmstrom, the dance studio is celebrating its 40th season with its June recital. The business is owned by Sadia Ahmed Johnson, who began teaching at PAS in 2012 and purchased the studio in 2014. It oers classes, performance groups and competition companies for dancers ages 18 months through high school. • 900 N. Austin Ave., Ste. 123, Georgetown • www.pasgtown.com

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8 HTeaO The Westinghouse Road franchise is owned and operated by Marco Mussi. HTeaO oers more than 20 £avors of sweet and unsweet iced tea made daily, including options like sweet Georgia peach, mango fresco, coconut and mint. • Opened April 30 • 1015 Westinghouse Road, Georgetown • www.hteao.com

9 Perky Beans The coee shop’s menu features a variety of coee and espresso-based beverages, including ice-blended frappes, as well as smoothies, tea, infused Red Bull drinks and lemonade refreshers. The menu also includes light bites such as muns, croissants, bagels and sandwiches. Founded by Angie and Ron Diaz, the business has an existing location in Leander. • Opening in mid-June • 2651 E. University Ave., Georgetown • www.perkybeanscoffee.com

7 Cosmic Roots Nature School The school, which currently serves students in pre-K through eighth grades, will close at the end of the 2025-26 school year. The microschool oered a nature- based curriculum with extracurriculars such as outdoor education, gardening, art, herbalism and 3D printing. • Closing in May • 75 CR 152, Georgetown • www.cosmicrootsgeorgetown.org

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Voters support French, water territory sale In Georgetown, incumbent Jake French secured the seat for City Council District 6 over challenger Emily Kaye Kipp. Voters also approved a ballot proposition to sell the majority of the city’s water service area to local municipalities and a third-party water provider. Find out more District 6 was the only contested Georgetown City Council race. Incumbent Mayor Josh Schro- eder and District 2 newcomer Doug Noble ran unopposed for their seats. Additionally, National Utility Infrastructure plans to buy the portion of Georgetown’s water service territory within Salado, Florence and Liberty Hill. The cities of Killeen and Jarrell also decided to move forward with purchasing their water territories. By selling the water territory outside of city

Results breakdown

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65.16% Jake French 34.84% Emily Kaye Kipp Georgetown City Council District 6

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New equipment will aid response eorts Williamson County Emergency Services District No. 9 partnered with the Sam Bass Fire Department for specialized wildland equipment designed to combat wildres and aid in local rescue missions. Why it matters While recent rains may temporarily ease wildre concerns, the threat will escalate as vegetation dries out in July and August, Sam Bass Fire Chief James Shofner said.

Proposition A

82.64% Yes 17.36% No

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limits and the extraterritorial jurisdiction, the city can reduce risk and better account for growing water demand, ocials have previously said. Quote of note “My plan is to work on road infrastructure, and work on ... oering the citizens a transportation bond in the near future, [and] continue to work on long-term water supply solutions,” French told Community Impact after the election.

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City to invest $332M in electric utility projects Georgetown ocials outlined a $332 million capital improvement plan for its electric utilities infrastructure at an April 14 City Council work- shop, including constructing an Electric Utility Operations Center in the coming years. The speci cs The operations center building alone accounts for 16% of the utility’s ve-year CIP, according to city documents. The project includes identifying a site and purchasing land in scal year 2026-27, and constructing the facility in FY 2027-28. The estimated cost for about 15 acres of land is $7.84 million, and it will cost the city approxi- mately $52.5 million to design and construct the facility. Explained Georgetown’s electric utility team looks at the

WilCo animal shelter receives recognition The Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter received a Governor’s Criminal Jus- tice Volunteer Service Award for its Leashing Hope program. About the program The program is a collaboration between the WCRAS and the Bartlett State Jail’s Innovation Unit. It pairs incarcerated veterans with shelter dogs for positive reinforcement-based training. The program is mutually benecial, preparing dogs for permanent homes, and fostering emotional healing and a sense of duty for the handlers. “We use positive reinforcement training to help the handlers build skills, but then they’re also helping the dogs get ready for their adoptive homes,” WCRAS Animal Services Director Misty Valenta said.

Other proposed utilities projects

$72.4 million: projects driven by customer growth and new development $57 million: capacity upgrades in the electric plant $31 million: infrastructure relocation for road widenings $30.8 million: replacements

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ve-year CIP at least once a year because of the growth and increased utility customer demand the city is experiencing, Electric Utility General Manager David Bethapudi said April 14. What residents should know The utility already implemented a 2% rate increase at the start of FY 2025-26. It anticipates no rate increases for the next three years. In FY 2029-30, customers can expect to see another 2% electric utility rate increase.

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GISD presents budget options, increased meal costs As Georgetown ISD ocials explored budget sce- narios and changes to compensation during a May 4 meeting, the district conrmed school meal prices are set to increase by 10 and 50 cents for breakfast and lunch, respectively. The details including bus drivers, substitute teachers, nurses and counselors. Scenario C would incorporate all the elements of Scenario B, along with a 1% increase in the compen- sation of teachers and hourly employees.

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Middle school named for S.C. Marshall Georgetown ISD’s fth middle school will bear the name of S.C. Marshall, who expanded educational access to Black students in the district. What happened The board of trustees unanimously approved the name for the new school, which is expected to open in 2027-28, during an April 20 meeting.

Scenario D would raise teacher compensation by 3%, and all other sta would receive a 2% adjustment or to market rates. Under Scenario D, employees would receive retroactive compensation if voters approve a VATRE in November.

District ocials said increasing the cost of meals would generate $250,000 in revenue to help cover food service costs, along with other expenses such as shared operating costs and utilities. The set up During the meeting, GISD considered various budget options for the upcoming scal year. The rst three were all calculated without a voter-ap- proval tax rate election, or VATRE, in mind. In Scenario A, teachers and sta would not receive pay increases. Scenario B would cost the district about $725,000 by including pay increases for a range of positions,

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Leaders consider health care solutions During its May 4 budget workshop, leaders from Georgetown ISD considered increasing contributions and integrating Next Level Urgent Care into its health care oerings. The details Under a plan to partner with Next Level, the district would cover employees for $30 a month, and all additional beneciaries would be covered for $30 more. Employees would be able to use Next Level for primary and urgent care needs without out-of-pocket costs, Chief Financial Ocer Kenneth Adix said. The why GISD lost $3.4 million last year due to medical insurance costs. Projections show GISD is on pace to lose another $6.3 million this scal year.

GISD to purchase 21 new buses with seat belts The Georgetown ISD board of trustees unani- mously approved the purchase of 21 new school buses at an April 20 meeting. The purchase helps the school district comply with Senate Bill 546, a law passed in 2025 that mandates all public school buses have three-point seat belts by September 2029. The details The district will replace 21 out of 23 school buses lacking three-point seat belts by this August. GISD approved the purchase, which comes from unspent 2021 bonds, for up to about $3.62 million. A representative from GISD said the purchase will cost around $3.5 million. On March 30, GISD estimated the cost of replacing all 23 buses to be $4.3 million under the assumption that the purchases would be made across three years. By purchasing 21 buses now,

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the district expects to avoid an estimated $25,000 increase in the price of a new bus under emissions regulations set to take eect in 2027. A closer look Clint Pruett, GISD executive director of support services, said the two remaining buses that will not be replaced have the lowest mileage out of the buses without three-point seat belts. “They’re large special needs buses that make them particularly valuable to hold on to,” Pruett said. “Those would be good candidates for poten- tial grant funds if those are made available.”

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Transportation

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Sidewalk project to aid accessibility The 2026 Downtown Sidewalk Improve- ments project will make accessibility and safety upgrades to pedestrian infrastructure

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In late March, council members approved a $1.76 million contract with Texas Road LLC for the project, which is designed to enhance pedestrian mobility, safety and electrical infrastructure across the city, according to city documents. Improvements include adding Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant sidewalks, pedestrian ramps and trail connections in the downtown area, including on College Street, Walden Drive and Eighth Street. Ocials did not specify a timeline for the work at the time of approval.

County receives grant for East WilCo Highway Williamson County received a $5 million grant in late April from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for its East WilCo High- way Southeast Loop Connection project. Learn more The funds will aid the construction of 1.65 miles

of the road, and be used for safety improvements at FM 1660 and FM 3349 as well as a new trac signal, according to a county news release. The remainder of the $7 million project will be funded by the 2023 voter-approved Williamson County Road Bond. Zooming out The East Wilco Highway Southeast Loop Connection project is part of the greater East Wilco Highway Segment 2 project, which will construct a new road with a lane in each direction, as well as a center turn lane, between CR 137 and CR 404.

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• Funding source: Williamson County 2019 and 2023 road bonds 4 CR 255 Project: A new two-lane road is being built next to the existing road from CR 254 to CR 289. The project will also connect the new roadway from CR 289 to Ronald Reagan Boulevard. Update: Crews have paved portions of the road and are nearing completion. • Timeline: early2025-summer 2026 • Cost: $20.8 million • Funding source: Williamson County road and bridge fund 5 CR 110 North Project: This construction aims to extend CR 110 north from Rockride Lane to connect with Patriot Way at Sam Houston Avenue. Update: Crews are conducting rough earth work and lime treatment. • Timeline: fall 2025-fall 2026 • Cost: $9.4 million • Funding source: Williamson County 2023 road bond 6 Ronald Reagan Boulevard (Segment B) Project: This project includes building a two-lane southbound roadway from Hwy. 29 to FM 3405 and transitioning the existing road to become northbound only. Update: Crews are placing asphalt and conducting lime treatment. • Timeline: summer 2024-late 2027 • Cost: $53 million • Funding source: Williamson County 2019 road bond 7 I35 at Inner Loop Project: The project includes the design and construction of improvements to the interchange between SE Inner Loop and I-35. Update: All work for the project has been put on hold pending TxDOT advancing the design of I-35. • Timeline: TBD • Cost: TBD • Funding source: Williamson County 2023 road bond

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Update: Crews are updating roadside ditches and drainage, removing rocky subgrade, and clearing land for the project. • Timeline: 2026-2028 • Cost: $37 million • Funding sources: city of Leander, federal funding, Williamson County 2019 road bond 3 Hwy. 195 at Ronald Reagan Boulevard Project: This project will construct a series of entrance and exit ramps at the intersection of Hwy. 195 and Ronald Reagan Boulevard. Update: Construction on the rst northbound exit ramp began in summer 2025 and is anticipated to be completed in summer 2026. The engineer for the remaining three ramps completed schematic designs in March. • Timeline: summer2025-spring 2028 • Cost: $3.6 million

Upcoming projects

1 CR 175 Project: Road work will reconstruct and widen CR 175 from south of Creek Meadow Cove to RM 2243. Update: Design will be complete in late 2026. • Timeline: summer 2027-late 2028 • Cost: $42.8 million • Funding sources: Williamson County, Williamson County 2023 road bond

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Development

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New retail sites underway on FM 971 Exterior construction on two buildings underway at 211 FM 971 will be complete this summer, project ocials said. What we know Property owner Glen Mathias said Healthy Smiles Dentistry, which is relocating from its current location on Austin Avenue, will occupy nearly all of one building. The remaining space in it and all of the second building will house two to three businesses.

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Sun City Texas ocials broke ground April 30 on The Den, a 9-hole short course.

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Sun City breaks ground on 9-hole golf course Ocials with Sun City Texas Community Associ- ation and homebuilder PulteGroup celebrated the start of a project to construct the neighborhood’s rst 9-hole golf course April 30. About the project The Den will be a short course near the White

Wing Golf Club, featuring elevation changes, forced carries where the player must hit the ball over an object, and thick trees, Sun City Golf Director Zach Seith said. The shorter course is ideal for Sun City residents who don’t have the time or the ability to play a full 18 holes, Seith said. Sun City golfers play about 155,000 rounds a year, Sun City Texas Community Association data shows. Ocials are hoping the new course opens this November.

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After a four-month closure due to catastrophic ooding, the Georgetown Palace Theatre will reopen on May 29 with a ve-week run of “Jesus Christ Superstar,” coinciding with the venue’s centennial celebration. On Jan. 25, a sump pump failure beneath the historic theater allowed water from a natural spring to rise 3 1/2 feet under the stage and through the third row of seats, according to Devel- opment Director Debra Heater. Sta discovered the lights o and standing water throughout the auditorium that afternoon. The ood occurred amid freezing temperatures and icy roads when no one was available to respond to alarms. The details The ooding resulted in over $500,000 in damages, destroying the rst three rows of seating and ruining the sound system, electrical infra- structure, performance keyboards and the grand drape. The mitigation eorts alone cost $70,000 to dry out the room, Director of Production Morgan Taylor Myers said. “When we came in here and saw what hap- pened, we were all just devastated,” Heater said. “We work really hard every single day. When that just gets halted, it’s really sad.” Latest update The Georgetown community responded swiftly, raising a total of $400,000, Heater said. This includes a $100,000 matching grant from the W.D. Kelley Foundation that was met in just four days. The theater is also running a Save a Seat campaign, allowing donors to purchase commem- orative plaques for new seats, priced between $500-$5,000. This campaign is responsible for about half of the funds raised thus far. Since the original seats could not be replicated, all 291 seats in the theater are being replaced with new gold and black upholstered chairs, costing around $130,000. The new seats are expected to arrive in three to four months. Temporary folding chairs will be used in the meantime. Looking ahead Heater praised the community’s support. “They are givers, and they come to every single thing we do here. It means the world to me that Renovations wrap up on Georgetown Palace Theatre after ooding

We’ve built it back better than it was. I just want people back in here celebrating our 100 years. We’re not going anywhere. DEBRA HEATER, GEORGETOWN PALACE THEATRE DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

The Georgetown Palace Theatre’s stage had to be repaired after a Jan. 25 ood destroyed the sound system beneath the stage, keyboards, parts of the stage structure and stored drapery.

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Debra Heater, development director at the Palace Theatre, thanked the community for its support following the ood.

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Built in 1925 by A.C. Moore, the Palace Theatre opened in 1926 as a silent movie house.

All 291 seats in the theater will be replaced since the originals could not be replicated.

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we have touched people like that,” she said. “[The theater] is part of their life, part of my life every day, because I work here and I love theater.” The theater still needs about $100,000 to cover all restoration costs. Without it, the organization may need to take out a loan or dip into capital funds earmarked for nding a new administrative home and playhouse—a ve-year strategic goal currently on hold.

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Events

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May

‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ Community members can enjoy a performance of the musical, which follows Judas Iscariot and is loosely based on the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. • May 29-July 5, show times vary • $18 and up

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Fish Fry Dinner & Silent Auction Hosted by the Williamson County A&M Foundation, the 31st annual event will raise funds for the foundation’s scholarship program. • June 5, 5-8 p.m. • $20 and up • 445 E. Morrow St., Georgetown • www.wcamc.com/ishfry The E’mperial Corvette Club Inferno Takeover E’mperial Corvette Club will host a car show with trophies and a live DJ. Registration is required to participate.

Family Skate Day Residents are invited to connect with fellow skateboarders, show o¨ their tricks and win ra©e prizes. Everyone is welcome, regardless of age and skill level, including those learning to skateboard.

Texas Bach Festival With six June events in its 2026 festival, themed “Onward and Upward,” the Texas Bach Festival will feature music from Johann Sebastian Bach, Johannes Brahms and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

performed by local musicians. • June 23-28, show times vary • $20 and up • Locations vary • www.texasbachfestival.org

• June 13, 4-6 p.m. • Free (admission) • 445 E. Morrow St., Georgetown • www.georgetowntexas.gov

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Georgetown Rides Day Two well-known WWII aircraft will be ¢ying together: the B-25 Mitchell bomber and the Navy JRB Transport. • June 20, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. • Free (admission) • 500 Terminal Road, Georgetown • www.gulfcoastwing.org Live on the Lawn This event will feature cozy indie folk-pop duo Deer Fellow. Food from Masshole Lobster will be available as well as beer and wine from Mimi’s Party Palace. • June 24, 7 p.m. • $5 (ages 10 and up), free (ages 9 and under)

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• June 7, 1-3 p.m. • Free (admission) • 402 W. Eighth St., Georgetown • www.georgetowntexas.gov/library

Juneteenth Story Time Local author Anne Wynter will lead story time and a craft, featuring her book “So Many Years.” The event aims to promote connections, creativity and family engagement. • June 7, 2 p.m. • Free (admission)

Juneteenth Celebration The Georgetown Cultural Citizen Memorial Association will host a Juneteenth event featuring a parade and festival celebrating freedom, heritage and community. • June 13, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. • Free (admission) • 445 E. Morrow St., Georgetown • www.gccmatx.com/juneteenth-2026

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Dining

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From Yokohama to Georgetown: Haji Moto serves authentic ramen Jerry Thompson found his true calling thousands of miles from Texas—in a bowl of ramen in Japan. Thompson brought his newfound passion back to Georgetown, opening Haji Moto Ramen & Sake Bar, a restaurant dedicated to handcrafted ramen. How it happened Thompson spent about six months in Japan, training under a ramen master. “I almost stayed there. I didn’t want to leave Japan,” Thompson said. “I really love the food and the culture, and I wanted to bring a little piece of that here.” Thompson said he wanted to open a restaurant for about six years, but the timing was everything. When the spot on the corner of Seventh and Church streets opened up, he jumped at the opportunity. What’s special about it? Haji Moto is the rst Georgetown restaurant dedicated to ramen, Thompson said, adding that customers previously had to go to Austin. “There are people from Austin now coming here for our food,” Thompson said. “We’re getting some great restaurants here, and we’re happy to be one of them.” Thompson said many ramen spots in Austin do not do what Haji Moto does: make noodles and broth fresh in house. “It’s truly a craft here, and I think that’s what sets us apart and makes us special,” Thompson said. Additionally, the restaurant’s cocktails highlight Japanese spirits and seasonal ingredients.

The spicy tonkotsu at Haji Moto includes pork broth, pork belly chashu, ajitama egg, spicy bean sprouts, menma, scallions, nori, spicy bomb and togarashi.

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From left, chef Jerry Thompson and Operations Director Adam Simms opened Haji Moto this spring.

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Home Edition

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City leaders share details of unied development code update maintaining quality, the code will also normalize integrating diverse housing products into sin- gle-family neighborhoods, Schroeder said. This includes townhomes, duplexes, fourplexes and courtyard homes, which will be incorporated into a new, mixed-density residential category designed for smaller parcels of land.

Georgetown will update its unied development code this summer for the rst time since 2003, aiming to modernize regulations in response to the city’s massive growth, Mayor Josh Schroeder said. What residents should know The most signicant citywide change will be allowing accessory dwelling units, which include structures like casitas or backyard cottages, Schroeder said. Restrictions are written into the code, limiting properties to one ADU per residence and enforcing rules regarding how far the ADU can be from a property, parking and utility connections. “People don’t need to freak out about it and think every neighbor around them is going to be adding ADUs tomorrow because there are a lot of restric- tions and limitations,” Schroeder said. What else? To address housing aordability while

May: Residents will receive a state-mandated notice in the mail regarding the zoning changes July 21 and 28: Public meetings to gather community feedback Aug. 11: Final approval of the ordinance Nov. 1: Code changes go into eect Next steps management, Schroeder said. “If you’ve got a ton of those happening, it’s an indication that ... something’s wrong in your code,” Schroeder said. Moving forward, PUDs will be reserved strictly for truly unique, original developments, ocials said.

These municipal changes will not override any existing homeowner associations’ rules or deed restrictions, Schroeder said. Something to note The new code also aims to cut down on the number of planned unit developments and special use permits for commercial and industrial projects by updating zoning categories to include more relevant acceptable uses, Schroeder said. PUDs, a special zoning designation approved on a case-by-case basis, require lengthier council approval processes and additional city sta

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