Happy Tuesday, Georgetown. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let Georgetown Brief serve up everything you need to know for the week ahead.
📰 In the news
Local happenings: Georgetown celebrates its first foster-care home opening, a hospital tower tops out, and this summer ranks among Texas’s hottest on record — catch up here.
State-level stories: Texas Athletics prepares to debut a new cardiovascular supplement partner, manufacturing activity in August keeps climbing, and Texas Tech welcomes its biggest freshman class — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: Housing sales slump worries the Feds, Idaho secures foster kids social security payments, and Mitsubishi recalls Outlanders for faulty liftgate gas springs — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Design onesies while learning prenatal nutrition
- Gather Thursdays for free coffee and conversation
- Join monthly Transportation and Economic Development meeting
- Attend Round Rock City Council meeting
- Discover new hobbies at Baca Expo
- Avoid surprises with $300 off auto repair coverage
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Reads: Skip the generic mall chains and dive into Georgetown’s indie scene, where every corner holds a hidden gem. Our can’t-miss bookstores will satisfy any reader’s craving.
Roadtrip: From a spray-painted Cadillac in the desert to a see-through bathroom on I-35, roadside oddities prove road trips don’t have to be boring. These quirky attractions are the low-key legends you didn’t know you needed and turn any drive into a story you’ll be telling at your next BBQ.
Gear: A basic set of wrenches, screwdrivers and pliers turns you into the household hero, aka no more 11 PM calls to your neighbor for a leaky faucet fix. If you’ve got these tools, you’re ready for whatever your home throws at you.
Coffee: For those who believe coffee is less “morning fuel” and more “liquid art form,” 309 Coffee has you covered. From single-origin beans roasted with nerdy precision to the kind of pour-overs that make drip coffee seem like a distant bad dream, this is where caffeine meets craftsmanship.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
🧙♂️ Fanfest: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban @ Flix Brewhouse | Tuesday (8/26) at 6:00pm – Accio nostalgia! The big screen is conjuring Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban with magical bites like Death Eater pizza, Mandrake Rootbeer, and the legendary Butterbeer 1707. Every ticket brings you a collectible glass, no imperius curse required.
🦞 Cousins Maine Lobster @ Hidden Glen Community | Wednesday (8/27) at 5:00pm – If you’re still dreaming of seafood more upscale than your freezer stash, head to Hidden Glen for lobster rolls, tacos, and crispy tots. It’s the closest you’ll get to Maine without booking a flight, plus creamy bisque, sweet whoopie pies, and app perks.
💸 Thrifty Thursday @ Dell Diamond | Thursday (8/28) at 7:05pm – Grab ten-dollar tickets in the lawn or porch, cheaper than a weekly latte, and cheer our squad against the Salt Lake Bees. Wash down $4 nachos or $3 popcorn with $6 drafts, swing by the Brew Review for a free sample if you’re 21+.
🛍️ Labor Day Sidewalk Sale @ Downtown Georgetown Texas | Friday (8/29) at 12:00pm – Ditch the backyard BBQ and wander downtown for the Labor Day sidewalk sale, where local shops are offloading summer stock at steal-of-a-deal prices. Check business social pages for specials, then snag quirky finds, support local shops, and indulge in some top-tier people-watching.
🦅 Eagles Tribute ft. Desert Highway @ Haute Spot | Friday (8/29) at 6:00pm – Think you can resist singing every “Hotel California” lyric word-for-word at a backyard-style tribute gig? Cedar Park’s open-air hotspot brings Desert Highway to its patio, complete with heaters, bar snacks, and friendly waitstaff dropping cocktails at your table.
This weekend
🍅 Wolf Ranch Farmers Market @ Wolf Ranch Town Center | Saturday (8/30) at 8:30am – Wolf Ranch Farmers Market is popping up every Saturday with local honey, heirloom veggies, and coffee strong enough to wake your neighbor’s cat. Rain or shine, it’s year-round therapy for anyone whose idea of fun is sniffing tomatoes and swapping stories.
🏕️ 1.5 Mile Hike and Overnight Camping @ Russell Park at Lake Georgetown | Saturday (8/30) at 6:00pm – Trade your office view for a mellow 200-foot climb to Walnut Springs, where you’ll pitch your tent under the stars with only the lake for bathroom décor. No car camping, no reservations, just your gear, your laughter, and the sound of water lapping the shore.
⚾ Round Rock Express vs. Salt Lake Bees @ Dell Diamond | Saturday (8/30) at 7:15pm – First pitch under the lights as the Express square off with the Bees. Expect big swings, bullpen chess, and all the classic ballpark bites. Rally caps encouraged; bragging rights mandatory.
😂 The Distillery Comedy Tour @ Spirit of Texas Brewstillery | Saturday (8/30) at 8:00pm – Skip your usual happy hour and swing by the local brewstillery for stand-up pros, small-batch bourbon cocktails, and enough belly laughs to make you forget about that sad office joke. Sharp wit and smooth spirits await, and yes, your liver will forgive you.
🎤 War Live @ Haute Spot | Sunday (8/31) at 5:00pm – Ditch your neighbor’s pool party chatter and relive 50 years of “Why Can’t We Be Friends” under the stars. Cedar Park’s favorite outdoor stage has heaters, happy-hour deals, and enough nostalgia to make your lawn chair feel VIP.
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🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 8/28 Slade Coulter @ Backporch Social – 8 pm
- 8/29 The Gypsies @ Hanovers Draught Haus – 8 pm
- 8/30 Friends Mystery Night @ Penfold Theatre – 2:30 pm
- 8/30 Departure ATX @ Haute Spot – 6 pm
- 8/30 Who Killed the Love Interest? Murder Mystery Singles Event @ Lark & Owl – 7 pm
- 8/30 Desert Highway @ Spare Birdie – 7 pm
- 8/30 Austin Garba Festival w/ Bhoomi Trivedi @ Kalahari Resort – 7 pm
- 8/30 Jason Kane White & The Lonesome @ Saddle Shop Saloon – 8 pm
- 8/31 The Light Aluminum @ Rentsch Brewery – 4 pm
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A fruit lover’s paradise with a side of Texas flair, this 4-bedroom, 4-bath custom home sprawls across 2.14 acres in River Estates. The kitchen is a showstopper with double ovens, a built-in ice maker, and commercial-style cooktop, while the dedicated office sports a custom barn door for those “do not disturb” moments. Wood-look tile, elegant shutters, and surround sound keep things stylish and functional throughout.
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