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VOLUME 16, ISSUE 3 NOV. 7DEC. 9, 2022

Dutch Bros Coee to open rst Georgetown location HOLIDAY GUIDE 2022

PEOPLE ARE SO HAPPY TO BE BACK IN PUBLIC AND TO BE AROUND PEOPLE AGAIN. WE HOPE THIS SENSE OF COMMUNITY CONTINUES TO GROW. JANE ESTES, COOWNER OF LARK & OWL BOOKSELLERS

From left: Lark & Owl Booksellers co-owners Jane Estes and Rachael Jonrowe began online sales to sustain business during the pandemic, a feature the local bookshop will continue to oer during the holiday season. (Hunter Terrell/Community Impact) Small businesses innovate in wake of COVID 19 challenges, prep for upcoming holiday season

Holiday gift guide

BY HUNTER TERRELL

and the ability to pivot operations. “I had to learn a lot of new tricks,” The Knitting Cup owner Shawnee Kunz said. “Social media became one of my greatest tools, and it still is.” Jemme Lynn Wilks, owner of home decor store La Bella Casa, said the pandemic temporarily threw a wrench in her daily operations, but she still was able to break sales records during the 2021 holiday season. Wilks and other

Despite shutdowns from the pandemic and nation- wide supply chain, in ation and labor shortage issues that followed, the city of Georgetown saw a 20% jump in its sales tax allocations in scal year 2021-22. From March 2020-October 2022, Community Impact previously reported at least 23 Georgetown businesses closed. However, many local business owners who remained open said it was thanks to community support

New Liberty Hill diner serves sweet, savory eats

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Animal shelters face overcrowding amid stang, funding concerns

Due to stang shortages and other challenges, CROWDED KENNELS

Local nonprot aims to build natural trails in city

BY HUNTER TERRELL

two local shelters have felt capacity constraints.

more than 674 animals in its care. The facility is designed to hold 260 maximum. WCRAS sta said the facility had 552 animals in September. Meanwhile, while the over- all number of animals at the Georgetown Animal Shelter has not exceeded its capacity of 99, ocials there said the shelter has consistently cared for more dogs

Two area animal shelters have struggled with space the past sev- eral years, a problem that reached a head in recent months amid an increasing number of stray, res- cued and surrendered animals. April Pei er, Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter program coordinator, said in July, the shelter reached its peak capac- ity for scal year 2021-22—having

Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter

Capacity: 111.9% Capacity: 49.5%

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Georgetown Animal Shelter Animal count*:

SOURCES: GEORGETOWN ANIMAL SHELTER, WILLIAMSON COUNTY REGIONAL ANIMAL SHELTERCOMMUNITY IMPACT *AS OF NOV. 2

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HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS MONTH

FROM DENISE: The holidays are upon us! It is so hard to believe how fast this year has gone by. I love to nd new activities to do around the city as well as attend some of the annual ones, such as the annual lighting of the Georgetown Square. Are you new to Georgetown? Maybe you’ve been here a while but aren’t quite sure what to do this time of year? Take a look at our Holiday To-Do List (see Page 8) and explore a new activity this year. Denise Seiler, GENERAL MANAGER

FROM CLAIRE: Thanksgiving has always been my favorite time of year. I love when the colors of the leaves on the trees begin to change; I love the food; and most importantly, I love the time spent with family. I even got married around Thanksgiving for these reasons. As this special time of year approaches, we prepared a holiday shopping guide (see Page 23) as well as a front-page story on how shopping local benets businesses and cities. Claire Shoop, EDITOR

CORRECTION: Volume 16, Issue 2 Georgetown Professional Massage and Wellness, owned by Deziree Simms, is located at 4887 Williams Drive, Georgetown.

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110 9 Clint’s Liquors will open its seventh storefront at 940 Westinghouse Road, Ste. 100, Georgetown, in early 2023. Each store is locally managed and provides a tailored selection of beer, wine, spirits and mixers. The small chain does not have a website or phone number. 7 The Hacienda at Georgetown , a senior living community at 60 Del Webb Blvd., Georgetown, is in its nal build-out stage, according to a repre- sentative. The 225-unit facility will oer assisted living, memory care and inde- pendent living. Leases will be available in January. 512-591-0100. 8 Angela Ronzoni’s Pizzeria , a locally owned and operated pizza shop, will open in early 2023 at 9073 W. Hwy. 29, Ste. 102, Liberty Hill. A website and phone number have not been established. 29 5 Ascension Medical Group held a grand opening for a primary care facility at 19376 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Ste. 200, Georgetown, on Aug. 29. At the family medicine clinic, Dr. Florence Spitler will provide primary care, and Dr. Crystal Bowden-McKay will oer gastroenterolo- gy services. 512-324-6720. www.ascension.org COMING SOON 6 Dutch Bros Coee will open in Georgetown in early 2023, according to a spokesperson. The drive-thru business will oer hot, iced and blended coee-based drinks; teas; smoothies; and energy drinks. The new location will be at 1309 University Ave., Georgetown. www.dutchbros.com 130 TOLL https://haciendageorgetown. watermarkcommunities.com

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2 Timeless Imports Furniture & Decor opened at 704 W. University Ave., Ste. 101, Georgetown, on Sept. 16. The business oers an eclectic mix of hand- crafted furniture imported from a variety of countries around the world. The shop is owned by Britton, Tracy and Darla Max- well. 512-316-1181. Facebook: Timeless Imports Furniture & Decor 3 Planet Nutrition , 4402 Williams Drive, Ste. 100, Georgetown, opened

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NEW OWNERSHIP 12 H2 Health and Endeavor Physical Therapy recently partnered with George- town Physical Therapy to take over opera- tions as of Oct. 11. Located at 3415 Williams Drive, Ste. 145, Georgetown, the business provides outpatient physical therapy. www.georgetownphysicaltherapy.com CLOSINGS 13 Longhorn Mac Repair closed at 1013 W. University Ave., Ste. 165, on Oct. 7. The business opened in 2011 at 2700 W. Pecan St., Ste. 500, P¥ugerville, and owner Patrick Cook expanded to Georgetown in February 2020. The business, which specializes in xing Apple products, will remain open in P¥ugerville. www.longhornmacrepair.com

10 Dollar General is planning to con- struct a new store at 2800 E. University Ave., Georgetown, in early 2023. The nationwide retailer sells household items, food, cleaning supplies, paper products, party supplies, hygiene products, baby items and over-the-counter medications. www.dollargeneral.com EXPANSIONS 11 Rock Springs Georgetown held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new ado- lescent mental health unit at 700 SE Inner Loop, Georgetown, on Sept. 21. This wing will add 24 beds to the existing 72-bed facility. The $6 million expansion—which also includes dining and mechanical space—is expected to be completed by spring 2023. 512-819-9400. https://rockspringshealth.com

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HOLIDAY TODO LIST

November, December & January events

08 DINE WITH SANTA First United Methodist Church Georgetown will have its rst Santa Supper in the McKinney Christian Ministry Center. A silent auction will also take place during the meal. Tickets became available Nov. 1. 5:30-7:30 p.m. First UMC Georgetown, 410 E. University Ave., Georgetown. www.fumcgt.org FREE KID 17 HAVE PANCAKES WITH SANTA In partnership with the Georgetown Fire Department, the Sun City Rotary Club has invited the community to enjoy a special pancake breakfast with Santa Claus at the San Gabriel Community Center. Though the event was a drive-in event in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID19, this is the 22nd year the club has held this event, and it will return to dine-in. Free (admission and for children 12 and younger), $6 (pancakes for attendees 12 and older). 6:3011:30 a.m. 445 E. Morrow St., Georgetown. https://portal.clubrunner.ca/7597 FREE KID 18 HEAR A BAND AT THE LIBRARY Hot Pickin 57s, a four-piece band with roots in Americana and bluegrass, will perform at the Georgetown Public Library as part of the Live Music at the

From seasonal markets and visiting Santa to enjoying holiday light decorations and ringing in the new year with friends, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the holidays in Georgetown. The information for each event is accurate as of press time and is subject to change.

drop o lights at the Cowan Creek Pavilion. Hours vary by collection site. 250 W.L. Walden Road, Georgetown; 300-1 Industrial Ave., Georgetown; 402 W. Eighth St., Georgetown; 1433 Cool Spring Way, Sun City. 512-930-3640. https://recycle.georgetown.org/ holiday-light-recycling-program FREE DECEMBER 03 SIP AND SING WITH COWBOYS Local singer-songwriter Evelyn will host Cocoa with Cowboys. 6-8 p.m. Williamson County Museum, 716 S. Austin St., Georgetown. 512-943-1670. http://williamsonmuseum.org FREE KID 04 LISTEN TO CLASSIC CAROLS First United Methodist Church Georgetown will have its children’s Christmas musical at the morning worship service. The children will share the story of Christmas through the musical, “On Our Way to Bethlehem.” 11:10 a.m. First UMC Georgetown, 410 E. University Ave., Georgetown. www.fumcgt.org FREE KID

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NOVEMBER 18 THROUGH DEC. 30 SEE A HOLIDAY PLAY The Georgetown Palace Theatre will put on “Holiday Inn,” a classic lm and joyous musical that features dance numbers, comedy and a mirage of Irving Berlin songs, including “Blue Skies,” “Easter Parade,” “Heat Wave” and “White Christmas.” Show times vary. $24-$36. 810 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown. 512-869-7469. www.georgetownpalace.com 19 DRESS UP FOR A PUB CRAWL At the sixth annual Georgetown Ball Gown Square Crawl, guests will enjoy food, drinks, retail discounts and live music while clad in their fanciest dress. 5:30-10 p.m. $40. Georgetown Square, 710 S. Main St., Georgetown. 512-655-9012. www.facebook.com/ ballgownsquarecrawl FOOD & DRINK

Christmas on the Farm will include live reindeer, an 11-foot-tall gingerbread house, wagon rides, kettle corn and a picture zone with Santa’s sleigh. Daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m. $18.95-$22.95. Sweet Eats Fruit Farm, 14400 E. Hwy. 29, Georgetown. 512-766-3276. www.sweeteats.com KID FOOD & DRINK 28 THROUGH JAN. 31 RECYCLE OLD STRING LIGHTS The city of Georgetown has partnered with Texas Disposal Systems to continue its free holiday string-light recycling program. Georgetown residents can drop o broken or old holiday string lights at one of three collection stations, including the City of Georgetown Collection and Transfer Station, the Georgetown Municipal Complex or the Georgetown Public Library. Sun City residents may also

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2022 HOLIDAY GUIDE

TREE LIGHTINGS

NOV. 25 The Annual Lighting of the Square The day after Thanksgiving, Santa will join Mayor Josh Schroeder and Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell to light the downtown Square. Photos with Santa will be taken in exchange for an unwrapped toy, wrapping paper or donation beneting the Brown Santa program. The lights will be on every evening through Jan. 1. 5:30-7 p.m. Free. 103 W. Seventh St., Georgetown. 800-436-8696. https://visit.georgetown.org DEC. 02 Tree Lighting and Santa’s Wonderland The city of Cedar Park will host its annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and Santa’s Wonderland. The largest Live Oak tree in Cedar Park will be illuminated with over 50,000 lights. Santa’s Wonderland will include performances, a snow hill, food vendors and photo opportunities. 6:30-9 p.m. Free. Heritage Oak Park, 875 Quest Parkway, Cedar Park. 512-401-5500. www.cedarparktexas.gov

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The Downtown Georgetown Association will have its 41st annual Christmas Stroll featuring shopping, food, activities and live entertainment. The stroll will open at 5 p.m. on Dec. 2 with dessert with the Grinch, Groovin with the Grinch and free kettle corn for kids. After the parade at 10 a.m. on Dec. 3, the day will feature photos with Santa, a Who-Hair salon, train rides, a human snow globe and Bethlehem village. 5-8 p.m. (Dec. 2), 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (Dec. 3). Free (admission). 710 S. Main St., Georgetown. 512-868-8675. www.downtowngeorgetownassociationtx.org

DEC. 03 Old Town Christmas Festival

This year’s festival, hosted by the Leander Chamber of Commerce and the city of Leander, is “Elf” themed. The Old Town Christmas Festival will include pictures with Santa, a parade, the Old Town Rudolph Run, the Christmas Marketplace, games and activities, and live performances. Leander’s ceremonious lighting of the 60-foot Christmas tree will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by a screening of the movie “Elf.” 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Free (admission). Old Town Leander, 100 N. Brushy St., Leander. 512-528-9909. www.leandertx.gov

23 THROUGH 24 ATTEND A SERVICE Celebration Church will hold four candlelight services on Dec. 23 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 24 at 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. Services will also be streamed online. 601 Westinghouse Road, Georgetown. www.celebration.church FREE KID

Library series. Seating is limited to 200 attendees. Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. Eighth St., Georgetown. 512-930-3551. https://library.georgetown.org/ events-calendar FREE KID

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TRANSPORTATION UPDATES Rates will not increase on Central Texas toll roads 29 183A

Georgetown seeks feedback prior to updating mobility, sidewalk plans

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open house at the Georgetown Public Library on Nov. 10. Ocials are asking for informa- tion from the community regarding gaps within Georgetown’s transpor- tation network and safety issues. Cantu said there will be addi- tional opportunities for public input over the next several months.

Following a City Council discussion of the Future Mobility Plan and Sidewalk Master Plan Oct. 25, the city is asking for public feedback on both plans. Strategic Support Manager Mayra Cantu said the Future Mobility Plan will guide city ocials on how to improve various modes of trans- portation in Georgetown. Feedback will also allow the city to apply for more local, state and federal funding to implement the projects. “Public input is critical to helping Georgetown prepare and plan for our future transportation needs,” Mayor Josh Schroeder said in an Oct. 25 press release. “We need your help to understand the current challenges, so we can build a transportation network that serves and meets our growing needs.” Residents can share feedback online through Dec. 1 and at an

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The Texas Transportation Com- mission voted unanimously to pause increases in toll rates for the Central Texas Turnpike System at its Sept. 22 meeting. The pause will begin Jan. 1. The tolled portions of the Central Texas Turnpike include SH 130, MoPac, SH 45 N and SH 45 SE. Toll prices on these roads were set to increase by 8.3% in 2023, accord- ing to meeting documents. This increase was “unusually high,” said Tracey Johnson, the TxDOT Toll Operations Division director, at the meeting. Pausing the rate increases will give the commission an opportunity to review its toll rate escalation policy and rate adjustment options, Johnson said.

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PROVIDING PUBLIC INPUT The city of Georgetown is seeking feedback on how to improve transportation within the city. Residents can:

Toll rates typically increase annually unless paused by the commission. This year, rates for the Central Texas Turnpike increased by 5.3%. Toll rates vary from $0.55-$9.10 depending on the toll road, tolling point, tag status and size of vehi- cle, according to the CTTS. The Texas Department of Trans- portation oers more information on these tolled highways.

attend an open house Nov. 10. complete an online survey through Dec. 1; or

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CARTS. Georgetown residents age 65 and older can call CARTS at 512-478-7433 to complete an intake form. GETTING TO KNOW GOGEO GoGeo, Georgetown’s curb-to-curb paratransit service, expanded its eligibility to include those age 65 and older in October. WHAT IS GOGEO? • Registered users can request an on demand ride to or from any Georgetown location. • Rides cost $2 each way and must be reserved by 4 p.m. the day prior. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS • Have a mobility impairment. A doctor or specialist must verify the application. • Be age 65 or older. 2 321 GoGeo vehicles current number of riders

services where they are needed,” Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder said in an Oct. 27 press release. “The council recognizes the need for our residents to access services, such as health care and shopping, and we know this service will help us meet the needs of our residents, particularly those with disabilities or our older residents who would need a ride.” In addition to expanding its rider- ship, the service began operating two vehicles in scal year 2022-23. The rst is reserved for paratransit—transporta- tion for people with disabilities—and the other is for seniors. According to city ocials, GoGeo, which is operated by the Capital Area Rural Transportation System, or CARTS, as a subcontractor for CapMetro, serves 321 customers. The service uses a door-to-door drop-o system and may t 12 riders at a time. Eligibility and screening for lim- ited paratransit services is provided through a paper application by the

Starting Oct. 3, Georgetown’s paratransit service, GoGeo, expanded its availability to resi- dents age 65 and older. This service upgrade is a direct result of a City Council workshop and discussion held in June. At the June meeting, Jack Daly, Georgetown’s assistant public works director, said expanding the eligibility of the service to residents age 65 and older will help the city use more of the hours in its contract with Capital Metro. The total cost for the expanded services is $575,753, with the city of Georgetown’s portion at $345,452 and Federal Transit Administration funds covering the remaining $230,301. The contract was approved by council in August and assumes full usage of all 6,376 service hours, even though the city was projected to use 2,400 hours under the old eligibility requirements, Daly said. “The city of Georgetown remains committed to providing exceptional

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BRIDGE BUSINESS PARK The W.D. Kelley Foundation has received initial approval from the city to construct a new business park on 92.2 acres located at 5501 S. I-35, Georgetown. According to site plans, the “corporate campus-style” development, which aims to bring employers to the city, will have about 1.1 million square feet of oce and ex space across seven buildings as well as a shared outdoor amenity space and 1,500 parking spaces. Space: 1.1 million square feet Timeline: January 2023-winter 2023 RENDERING COURTESY W.D. KELLEY FOUNDATION

COSTCO During its fth consideration, site places for Costco Wholesale’s Georgetown location were approved at the Sept. 6 Georgetown Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. The 160,437-square-foot warehouse and store will be at 2201 N. I-35, near the intersection of Airport Road and Lakeway Drive. Construction of the retailer is expected to start by the end of the year, according to the city. Space: 160,437 square feet Timeline: late 2022-TBD RENDERING COURTESY COSTCO WHOLESALE

WELLHOUSE BUSINESS PARK Developers are set to begin construction on Phase 2 of the Wellhouse Business Park, which includes adding four new shell industrial buildings. Each new building will be approximately 10,500 square feet and will coincide with the six existing buildings at 2500 NE Inner Loop, Georgetown, that were built in 2017. Existing tenants include Rentsch Brewery, Elliott

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HEALTH Local entities commit $4.93M to fund breast cancer screening

BY BROOKE SJOBERG

3D mammography to areas without easy access. “Together we have to nd a way to continue this program, to get people screened and treated earlier,” Long said. “So buckle up, because we’re not done.” Hays County Commissioner Walt Smith said the program has been eective in his county, where four women have been diagnosed and are receiving treatment. “I’m excited that our county is able to be a part of this and look forward to the continued eort to expand to other types of cancer, because we know, especially in our area, they’re very prevalent,” Smith said. Since the program’s launch, multiple women in each county have received breast cancer diagnoses, according to Sandy Guzman, CEO of the Austin Area Research Organization, one of the program’s partners. A total of 41 separate

Central Texas ocials announced Oct. 19 the commitment of over $4.93 million in public funding for the Addressing Cancer Together initiative. The Texas Department of State Health Services estimates 19,921 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2022. Susan Dawson, Austin Area Research Organization Health Committee chair and ACT co-chair, said it is the No. 1 killer in Central Texas. “While insured cancer patients here have a longer life expectancy than the state average, uninsured cancer patients have just over half the Texas life expectancy,” Dawson said. Launched in January, this initiative provides free breast cancer screenings, diagnosis and treatment resources for uninsured patients in Bastrop, Hays and Williamson counties. Representatives

From left: Bastrop County Judge Paul Pape; Lydia Perez, Community Action Inc. program coordinator; Susan Dawson, Austin Area Research Organization Health Committee chair and Addressing Cancer Together co-chair; Hays County Commissioner Walt Smith; Williamson County Commissioner Cynthia Long; and David Smith, United Way for Greater Austin CEO, announced the commitment of funds for breast cancer screening Oct. 19.

COURTESY AUSTIN AREA RESEARCH ORGANIZATION

CANCER CONTRIBUTIONS MADE

Multiple entities committed monies to fund the Addressing Cancer Together coalition that provides screenings, diagnoses and treatment resources to the uninsured in Bastrop, Hays and Williamson counties.

City of San Marcos: $172,000 Bastrop County: $580,000 Shivers Cancer Foundation: $900,000 Hays County: $1.18 million Williamson County: $2.1 million

$4.93 MILLION

“TOGETHER WE HAVE TO FIND A WAY TO CONTINUE THIS PROGRAM, TO GET PEOPLE SCREENED AND

of Bastrop, Hays and Williamson counties each spoke to the initiative’s importance to the Greater Central Texas region. Williamson

health care entities are involved in the Central Texas ACT initiative. Those without primary health

SOURCES: AUSTIN AREA RESEARCH ORGANIZATION, ADDRESSING CANCER TOGETHER COALITION COMMUNITY IMPACT

TREATED EARLIER” SUSAN DAWSON, AARO HEALTH COMMITTEE CHAIR

COMING TOGETHER FOR CANCER CARE

The Addressing Cancer Together Coalition is comprised of 40-plus members across the Central Texas health care ecosystem, including those listed below. • Austin Radiological Association • Ascension Seton • Austin Cancer Center • Community Action • Dell Medical School

County Commissioner Cynthia Long said she was thankful the

care may call 211 to be connected with primary care and screening options best suited to them, said David Smith, CEO of United Way for Greater Austin. The ACT coalition intends to address all cancers eventually but focuses on breast cancer to maximize federal and state program funds.

county took the next step to provide funding for the ACT initiative using American Rescue Plan Act funds after committing Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act funds to outtting the Big Pink Bus and getting

• Lone Star Circle of Care • St. David’s Healthcare • Shivers Cancer Foundation • Texas Oncology

• Baylor Scott & White Health • Breast Cancer Resource Center (BCRC)

SOURCE: ADDRESSING CANCER TOGETHER COMMUNITY IMPACT

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GOVERNMENT County homelessness organization seeks volunteers to assist with point-in-time count

WHERE IS THE COUNT TAKEN?

A point-in-time count provides a snapshot of the number of people experiencing homelessness in a specic area overnight.

Unsheltered locations

Sheltered locations

BY BROOKE SJOBERG

the data collected through the count is used to gauge what services are needed for homeless populations. “It’s an opportunity for us to understand what the scope of the problem of homelessness is in Williamson County,” Erickson-Collins said. “It’s important because without

In January, the WilCo Homeless Coalition will partner with San Antonio-based Endeavors, a nonprot dedicated to assisting vulnerable popu- lations, to carry out a point-in-time count of those experiencing homelessness in Williamson County.

• Cars • Parks • Streets and sidewalks

• Transitional housing • Emergency shelter

Volunteer in Williamson County Those interested in the point-in-time count may email homelesswilco@gmail.com . Volunteers will receive training and will be grouped for safety.

understanding the scope of the issue, we don’t know how to address it, and we don’t know how to get resources to the folks that need them.” Coalition President Ebby Green, who also leads the Round Rock and Taylor housing author- ities, said the data gathered through the count is also used at the federal level for planning. “It’s not something that we get funding for, but they do use it across the country,” Green said. Volunteers will help count

This will be the second time the county has taken a count of those who lack stable and adequate housing since 2011. The WilCo Homeless Coalition was founded in 2019 to connect those in need with resources such as through resource fairs. The organization’s long-term goal is to establish temporary shelter for those experiencing homelessness. Ahead of the count, the

“IT’S AN OPPORTUNITY FOR US TO UNDERSTAND THE SCOPE OF THE PROBLEM OF HOMELESSNESS.” CHRISTEL ERICKSONCOLLINS, WILCO HOMELESS COALITION MEMBER

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areas of Williamson County over the course of two to four hours. “One of the things that volunteers are often con- cerned about is their safety,” Erickson-Collins said. “This is a population that there’s a lot of myths and misunderstandings about. We want volunteers to know that they will never be going out alone. There will be training ahead of the actual count.” Those who are interested in participating in the count must be 18 years or older and may send an email to homelesswilco@gmail.com. Participants are not required to live in Williamson County.

coalition is seeking volunteers to participate in ensuring the county has an accurate count, as bad weather hindered the accuracy of the last count done in February. Coalition member Christel Erickson-Collins said

the number of people who are living unsheltered in vehicles or otherwise out of shelters. Erick- son-Collins said volunteers will walk through

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EDUCATION BRIEFS

News from Georgetown ISD

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HIGHLIGHTS GATEWAY COLLEGE

District earns B in nancial integrity

Georgetown ISD board of trustees meets Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. in the Hammerlun Center for Leadership and Learning, 507 E. University Ave., Georgetown • 512-943-5000 www.georgetownisd.org MEETINGS WE COVER PREPARATORY SCHOOL The charter school’s managing partner, Orenda Education, is planning to expand the campus at 3360 Westinghouse Road, Georgetown. The K-12 school, which has 1,500 students, will build a new high school annex, an elementary/middle school building and additional parking. GEORGETOWN ISD The Georgetown ISD Education Foundation raised more than $120,000 at its annual 50 Fellas Food Fest on Oct. 22. GEORGETOWN ISD The board of trustees approved the Campus and District Improvement Plan on Oct. 17 that outlines goals and performance objectives, such as leadership development, community-based accountability, and literacy and numeracy objectives.

GEORGETOWN ISD Steve West, the district’s interim chief nancial o cer, said Oct. 17 the district earned a nancial integrity score of 88 for the 2021-22 school year. The Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas scores districts as A F. This rating is based on 20 dierent metrics, such as audit and governance disclosures, cash and investments, tax collections, fund balance, debt management, admin- istrative costs, capital projects and sta levels. The district’s B rating is a decrease from the 2020-21 score of 94. West

said two factors aected this score: expenses during the pandemic, and issuing new bonds to build schools and support the increased enrollment. Paula Lowe from Patillo, Brown & Hill LLP said the auditing rm rendered an “unmodied—or clean—opinion” of the district’s nances, the highest opinion that can be given. “Georgetown ISD has had a mul- tiyear history of strong nancial reporting,” West said. “Financial integrity is the key to the trust of parents and taxpayers.”

The GISD Education Foundation awarded grants to teachers in October.

COURTESY GEORGETOWN ISD

Foundation awards grants to teachers GEORGETOWN ISD Every fall semester, the Georgetown ISD Education Foundation allocates grant money to dozens of teachers throughout the district. The grants are awarded for projects that are innovative and hands-on. Some of the grant-winning projects pertain to reading, outside learning, sewing, special education, drones, and cooking and baking. The foundation awarded nearly $13,000 in grants to 26 teachers, according to an Oct. 20 release.

Georgetown’s ISD state nancial integrity score has decreased due to pandemic spending and issuing bonds.

FINANCIAL RATINGS

A rating (90 and up): superior achievement

85 90 95 100

B rating (80-89): above standard achievement

0 80

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News from Georgetown & Williamson County

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County justice program receives $1M federal grant

Georgetown City Council will meet Nov. 8 and 22 at 6 p.m. at 510 W. Ninth St., Georgetown. 512-930-3652. www.georgetown.org Williamson County Commissioners Court will meet Nov. 8, 15, 22 and Dec. 6 at 9:30 a.m. at 710 S. Main St., Georgetown. 512-943-1100. www.wilco.org MEETINGS WE COVER HIGHLIGHTS GEORGETOWN Two mosquito trap samples collected in Georgetown tested positive for West Nile virus Oct. 13, according to the city. The samples were collected Oct. 11 in Geneva Park at 1021 Quail Valley Drive and in Berry Creek at Diamond Dove Trail and Airport Road. GEORGETOWN City Council approved $320,000 in purchases for new material for the Georgetown Public Library on Oct. 25. The biggest chunk at $250,000 will go toward new books, while $70,000 will go toward audio and digital supplies. “I WANT OUR JUSTICE SYSTEM TO BE BETTER FOR THIS POPULATION. WE WANT TO HELP THEM GET TO A POINT WHERE THEY CAN BE SUCCESSFUL, PARTICIPATING MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY.” STACEY MATTHEWS, 277TH DISTRICT JUDGE, ABOUT THE COUNTY’S TRANSFORMATIVE JUSTICE PROGRAM

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District Judge Stacey Matthews said. As part of the aversion initiative, case managers work with individuals to address their substance use issues, education challenges and housing concerns and provide help nding work. The program, which can take 10-18 months, aords participants the opportunity to have their charges dismissed and their records expunged. This is the second funding source the county has received for the Transformative Justice Program since April, when it received a $15,000 grant from the Texas Bar Foundation. The program has had 69 participants so far. By May, the county’s goal is to increase that number to 140.

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Council approves business park with oces, manufacturing WILLIAMSON COUNTY The county was recently awarded a $1 mil- lion grant from the U.S. Department of Justice for its Transformative Justice Program, four years after starting the diversion initiative meant to keep young people charged with nonviolent felonies from reoending. The program, rst funded through a grant from the Texas Indigent Defense Commission in 2019 with matching funds from Williamson County, pro- vides mental health services, life skills education and training to oenders ages 17-24. The grant from the DOJ will allow the county to continue the program for another three years, 277th

$1 million grant for its Transformative Justice Program, which helps those ages 17-24 charged with nonviolent felonies access resources: • mental health and substance use services • life skills education • job training • help from case workers • opportunity to have charges dismissed and records expunged

SOURCE: WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMUNITY IMPACT

Parks department hires consultant to study expansion

New business park

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GEORGETOWN City Council gave nal approval Oct. 25 to a planned unit development, or PUD, for a new business park. Property owner Fidelis asked to rezone 56.73 acres at 2990 N. I-35, Georgetown, from the agriculture and single-family residential uses to a PUD with a base zoning of business park. Georgetown Planning Director Soa Nelson said the property will have two sections: Zone A, totaling 35.7 acres, will be a business park; and Zone B, totaling 20.2 acres,

GEORGETOWN The Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department will conduct a feasibility study on expanding the recreation center and building a new facility follow- ing council approval Oct. 25. Georgetown Parks and Recre- ation Director Kimberly Garrett said ongoing public feedback and conversations identied the need for more space and programs. Garrett said the department will accept submissions for contracts and expects to return to council in February for approval.

will be a restricted zone to develop amenities, such as a pavilion, a trail network, and an area for food trucks and other vendors. Fidelis representative Kevin O’Neil said the property will have three buildings with about 500,000 square feet for ex oce space and light assembly manufacturing. “I think this is the best use for this piece of land,” Council Member Mike Triggs said Oct. 11 when coun- cil rst considered the measure.

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