Good Day
Georgetown
Friday, July 25th, 2025
Good morning, Georgetown. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Volunteer Phyllis Popplewell used a grant from the Native Plant Society to improve the Sensory Trail at Ride on Center for Kids in Georgetown—she cleared weeds and made the pathway more inviting for children. The Williamson County Sun
- ➤ San Gabriel Park will host two clean-up events for volunteers on Tuesday, July 29 from 9-11 a.m. and Thursday, July 31 from 4-6 p.m., where volunteers, including those aged 13-15 (with a parent), must register and wear proper safety gear to clear sand, debris, and trash. The Williamson County Sun
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Georgetown Public Library will open two new exhibits on July 29. The new displays feature TSOS winners—David Downing’s Aerialist and Marc Eisenberg’s Banned Thoughts—and artist Sheweia’s work titled Soul Shine in the café gallery. The Williamson County Sun
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Southwestern University marked five years of progress under President Laura Skandera Trombley—raising over $83 million and completing 89% of a tactical plan that upgraded campus facilities and academic programs. The school will begin construction on a $9.2 million sports complex in August and plans new pre-professional pathways this fall to support its students and community. The Williamson County Sun
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Taylor City Council met Thursday to consider an Employment Center Plan for a 52-acre data center campus proposed by Blueprint Data Centers amid concerns from local residents; critics gathered in a peaceful demonstration over environmental risks and a lack of clear study results—Blueprint purchased the land for $10 million and is also planning a similar project in Georgetown. KXAN
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Open House Tour
6-8 p.m. — 523 San Marco Trl — $650,000 — Explore this elegant two-story home with a heated pool and modern amenities nestled under majestic oak trees.
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Summer Meltdown Half Marathon
6:55-11:00 a.m. — Lake Pflugerville Park — Registration required — Embrace the heat and conquer the half marathon challenge.
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Sunday with Sinatra
2-4 p.m. — Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center — Tickets available — Experience the charm and swing of Frank Sinatra's classics performed live by Ken Kruse.
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Learning About Wildlife: Opossums
2-4 p.m. — All Things Wild Rehabilitation — Free entry — Discover the wonders of opossums with expert Kim Fross and meet their ambassador, Magnolia.
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Jeska Solo Performance
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Summit at Rivery Park — Free entry — Enjoy Jeska's second solo performance in a relaxed outdoor setting.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.
~ Greek Proverb
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