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Good morning, Georgetown! In today’s edition: Holiday brunch with Cinderella & Aurora, the Hill Country Flyer, celebrate a decade of high kicks, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Fuel for long-term health: Healthy-meal franchise Project LeanNation is expected to open at Woodlake Crossing on Williams Drive in Georgetown in spring 2026, bringing chef-prepared grab-and-go meals, a shake bar, and one-on-one coaching — get all the details.
Advancing smiles with precision: Family Dental of Teravista in Georgetown expanded its advanced implant services after investing in diagnostic tools and training, offering options from single tooth replacements to full-arch solutions as demand grows — see the expanded options.
Beyond salads and smoothies: Round Rock’s wellness dining scene continues to grow with 10 updated picks for 2026, from Mediterranean bowls to vegetarian comfort food, gluten-free options, juice cafes, and polished spots nearby — explore 10 healthy spots for 2026.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Protect your nest egg: Savvy investors are turning to gold amidst today’s inflation, national debt, and market uncertainty for a reason. It holds its value when everything else feels shaky. Case in point: it’s up ~62% since this month last year. If you’re curious about adding it and other precious metals to your portfolio, American Hartford has a super helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free, and definitely worth a read — check it out here.
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Highlights this week:
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🫶 We got your back
Sweeping street changes coming: Williamson County was awarded over $20 million from the federal Safe Streets and Roads for All program to improve road safety in Cedar Park, Georgetown, Round Rock, and Taylor. Plans include retroreflective backplates at 238 intersections, raised medians, lighting, sidewalks, ramp reversals, and intersection upgrades, with a $4.9 million match. Get all the project details.
Burritos, solved this week: When the craving hits, breakfast burritos from Mariachis De Jalisco Mexican Food Restaurant deliver warm tortillas and hearty fillings: eggs, potatoes, chorizo, or bacon, plus classic Tex-Mex comfort. Ideal for mornings that need a quick, satisfying reset without fuss.
Get curious outdoors: Fossil digs, resident raptors, and hands-on nature labs make Austin Nature & Science Center a low-key reset. Kids burn energy, grown-ups actually learn, and everyone leaves a little dustier and happier. Free to wander, ideal for a quick midday escape.
Thinning hair? Same: I’ve been shedding a lot, and recently noticed my ponytail feeling thinner. After way too much panic-Googling, I discovered Keranique’s hair regrowth system. Everything with them is surprisingly easy: no quizzes, no pills, no choosing between dozens of products. Just grab the kit and follow the instructions. The best part? It’s $75 off right now, you’ll get three free gifts, AND you’ll get your money back if you don’t love the results.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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🩸 Blood Drive @ Georgetown Recreation Center | Friday (1/9) at 10:00 AM – Feel like being a hometown hero with minimal cardio? Head to Georgetown Rec Center for We Are Blood’s drive, score good karma, snacks, and prize points, and leave lighter. Appointments only, register at wrbdonor.org or call 512-206-1242, 512-206-1266, and the bloodmobile will be on site.
🧑 Practical Pioneer Homesteading Workshop @ Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service | Friday (1/9) at 1:00 PM – Take a break from the big box produce shuffle and learn how to grow dinner in your own yard. This practical homesteading workshop covers the essentials for sustainable households, from soil and season planning to chickens, canning, and yes, keeping that sourdough alive.
🎤 Second Fridays with Tasmin and Tim @ Roots | Friday (1/9) at 7:00 PM – Second Fridays means Tasmin and Tim plugging in, and the rest of us settling in for feel-good tunes, a chatty crowd, and zero pretense. It’s that sweet spot between date night and catching up with the neighbors. Come for the music, stay for the company.
🚂 Hill Country Flyer @ Austin Steam Train Association Museum | Saturday (1/10) at 9:00 AM – Trade I-35 stress for the Hill Country Flyer, a vintage rail ride that actually rewards slowing down. Settle into restored cars, wander for snacks and souvenirs, then stretch legs in Burnet for the square, lunch, or Wedding Oak, and roll home happy.
🐦 Birding + Nature Hike @ Nalle Bunny Run Wildlife Preserve | Saturday (1/10) at 9:00 AM – Trade errands for a birding and nature hike at Nalle Bunny Run, a quiet slice of Lake Austin. Bring binoculars, curiosity, and your inside voice; painted buntings appreciate manners. Exercise disguised as zen, with Hill Country views and zero leaf blowers.
👸 Holiday Brunch with Cinderella & Aurora @ Courtyard Marriott | Sunday (1/11) at 11:00 AM – Skip the mall chaos and do holiday brunch at Courtyard Pflugerville Bistro. Cinderella and Aurora bring the sparkle while the kitchen brings strong coffee and kid-proof pancakes. Easy photo ops, no theme park lines, just syrup, bacon, and mimosas for civilized adults.
🏺 Sip & Sculpt Pottery Workshop @ Hopsquad Brewing Co | Sunday (1/11) at 12:00 PM – Ready to play with mud and call it self-care? This sip-and-sculpt workshop lets you unwind with a drink in hand while you shape mugs, bowls, or that lopsided vase your mantel deserves, then leave with handmade gifts, bragging rights, and clay under your nails.
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📻 Georgetown report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 80°F – Low: 57°F – Precip: 6%
Partly sunny, with a high near 80. South southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 75°F – Low: 41°F – Precip: 29%
A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. North northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
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