New wearable panic alerts: Liberty Hill ISD is rolling out Raptor Badge Alert wearable badges this year, letting staff send instant emergency signals with exact location and incident details to administrators, security and first responders — learn what this means for school safety.
Animal shelter’s big upgrade: Williamson County commissioners approved a $1.1 million design contract for a two-story, 20,850 sq ft addition with 100 new dog kennels and covered runs — find out how it will boost care.
Beautiful at Georgetown Palace: This spirited staging of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical brings Brill Building hits to life with Sage Hickman’s powerhouse Tapestry numbers and clever period touches, even as some early dynamics and modern flourishes feel uneven — find out if it strikes the right chord.
New Cedar Park community hub: Cedar Park is set to transform its former library into “Re|Create,” a six-month project featuring a children’s indoor play area, theater, classrooms and multigenerational programs — check out the details.
Youth voices take center stage: Round Rock High senior Abhiram J. organized TEDxBrushyCreekYouth at the public library, featuring 12 student speakers on mental health, sustainability, AI, and more, plus UT’s Dr. Richard Reddick as keynote — find out how they’re inspiring change.
Other Georgetown headlines this week
- Controlled burns are planned around Lake Georgetown
- Georgetown welcomes WWII hero Charles McCook back
- Taiwanese firm appears linked to Georgetown factory
- Happy Chicks opens Georgetown eatery celebrating community
- Blind, deaf senior dog finds new home
- Cow Creek bridge replacement over halfway complete
