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Rise and shine, Georgetown!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: New express buses, Pat Metheny, and Holi festival + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Georgetown protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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📰 In the news
More ways to commute: CARTS will launch Interurban Coach Express buses linking Georgetown, Round Rock, and Bastrop to central Austin with Park and Ride service, funded by an EPA-backed grant to cut emissions — get all the details.
Ribbon cutting and giveaways: Potbelly opened at Georgetown’s Wolf Ranch Town Center on February 17, bringing sandwiches to 1013 W. University Ave. The shop is run by local partners Jignesh and Nitin Patel — get all the opening details.
New lifeline for storefronts: Nearby Hutto City Council approved a program to revive downtown with assistance for building improvements, repairs, and tax incentives, aiming to help small businesses and protect the city’s historic core — see what’s in the program.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Highlights this week:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
Big-wing energy alert: When the craving hits, The Gossip Shack in Pflugerville delivers: big wings, big flavor, legit chicken-and-waffle combos, and house-made lemonades, all cooked to order. Ideal for midweek morale or a game-night spread that actually disappears, with crispy, saucy bites that live up to the hype.
Fresh-stock hair haven: At LaDawn’s Beauty Supply, find braiding hair, wigs, and natural hair care your wash-day brain forgot, plus a discreet private wig area for low-key try-ons without an audience. Restock like a pro, minus the big-box vibes.
Your midweek mulligan: Legacy Hills Golf Club in Sun City Texas is open to the public, a low‑stress Georgetown reset when the week gets loud. Expect a smooth pace, Hill Country breezes, and greens that keep things interesting. Friend‑friendly vibes where a few birdies often trade for better moods.
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📆 Our favorite events this week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🖼 Artist Reception @ Williamson County Art Guild Gallery | Friday (3/6) at 5:00 PM – Nothing beats First Friday on the Square with the Art Guild turning 50, live music, wine, and art deals that outclass big-box décor. Vote People’s Choice, meet Sasha Lockamy, snag raffle tickets for V. McConnell’s painting, and hunt bargains all month.
🎸 Pat Metheny @ Paramount Theatre | Friday (3/6) at 8:00 PM – Proof the Live Music Capital still does nuance, Pat Metheny brings that warm, jaw-dropping jazz guitar to the Paramount. Expect world-class tone, melodies that linger, and the kind of quiet flex that makes you rethink practicing, parking, and priorities.
🌱 Community Garden Spruce Up! @ North Austin Community Garden | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – It’s My Park Day, so come lend a hand at North Austin Community Garden, pull a few weeds, and pretend it counts as cardio. Meet neighbors, make the place shine, and snag a free t-shirt when you register here: https://austinparks.givepulse.com/event/825534-Garden-Spruce-Up%21-at-North-Austin-Community-Garden. Mulch therapy beats doomscrolling.
🤠 Retro RoundUp! 2026 @ Centennial Plaza Round Rock | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Centennial Plaza throws it back as Retro RoundUp returns, kicking off car show season with 1940s-60s fashion, live rockabilly, and the Pinup Closet Purge for finds you never knew you needed. Family-friendly, free, and nudging you to shop local all weekend.
🚗 Gears & Giving Car Show @ Dell Diamond Round Rock | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Bring the crew to Dell Diamond for a free car show stacked with classic, custom, and go-fast beauties, plus food, kids’ activities, and entertainment. Let the kids burn laps while you debate carburetors, admire chrome, and support UHCF. Got wheels or wares, jump in.
🍷 The Georgetown Swirl @ Georgetown Square | Saturday (3/7) at 4:00 PM – Think you can swirl, stroll, and not impulse-buy half the Square? Georgetown’s Sweet 16 wine crawl pours Texas wines, local bites, and shop specials, plus a keepsake glass, all supporting the Main Street spruce-up. Go VIP for sips at City Post Chophouse and wine pairings.
🌈 Holi 2026 @ Greater Austin Puja Association | Sunday (3/8) at 11:00 AM – Ready to trade cedar fever for clouds of color in Round Rock? GAPA’s Holi bash serves live DJ beats, tasty snacks, pizza, and a full lunch, plus joyful chaos for all ages, so wear white at your own risk. Registration required, $12 general, $25 VIP.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Georgetown report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 81°F – Low: 62°F – Precip: 1%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 87°F – Low: 66°F – Precip: 1%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
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