Parent support meetup, moon beam dreams wellness night, mending circle crafting session, and more. 
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: WWII pilot McCook’s remains returned to Georgetown for honors, a bookstore held a sapphic mystery dating night, and veterans found healing on Honor Flight — catch up here.
State-level stories: Texas debuts at number one in coaches poll, FTC abandons race bias allegations against North Texas dealerships, New York Stock Exchange names Texas president — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: Safety alerts for hundreds of thousands of Kia and Ford vehicles as an early Atlantic storm takes shape, and Mediterranean diet tips ease inflammation — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Kids help clean San Gabriel Park
- Join Bridges to Hope for support
- Join free in-person parent support group
- Get expert feedback on your resume
- Endurance’s auto protection plan is $300 off
🫶 We got your back
Pets: At these pet stores in Georgetown, you’ll find gourmet biscuits, fresh meals for your cat, and a sparkling self-serve dog wash.
Business: Check out the top Texas businesses leading the charge in an economy so big it dwarfs most countries, with 55 Fortune 500 HQs and $2.6 trillion in GDP.
Travel: Solo travel after 50 doesn’t have to feel scary. These safety hacks will have you packing your bag with confidence.
Playhouse: Whether you’re craving toe-tapping show tunes, spine-tingling drama, or the offbeat charm of experimental one-acts, Georgetown Palace Theatre brings center-stage magic (and just enough backstage buzz) to town.
Wealth: $4,000. That’s how much an ounce of gold is expected to cost in 2026. And since gold thrives in unstable markets, its rally appears far from over. Check out gold IRAs, which let you own physical gold while taking advantage of IRA tax breaks.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
☕ Coffee Hour @ Red Horn Brewery & Roastery | Wednesday (8/6) at 8:30am – Think your Wednesday mornings feel as thrilling as a traffic jam on Parmer Lane? Brighten things up at Redhorn Coffee House, grab a local roast, and schmooze with fellow pros. It’s the perfect way to support small shops, swap stories, and keep things personal.
👨👩👧👦 En Persona: Apoyo y Herramientas para Padres @ Bridges to Growth in the Carver Center for Families | Thursday (8/7) at 12:00pm – Kid-wrangling takes a village, and this monthly in-person meet-up at the Carver Center is that village, no admission fee, plus snacks. Swap war stories, parenting hacks, and maybe a laugh that doesn’t involve spilled juice. Childcare spots are limited, so snag yours early.
🌶️ Hot Ones Challenge Night – Hosted by Sawyer from 102.7 ESPN Austin @ Anchor Bar | Thursday (8/7) at 7:00pm – Think you can outlast Da Bomb and still answer trivia questions? Step into the (spicy) spotlight with 10 wings, 10 sauces, and 10 questions—each round turning up the heat. Hosted by Sawyer from ESPN Austin and fueled by cold Stella Artois, this officially-branded Hot Ones night is equal parts pain and pride. Spectators welcome to cheer, jeer, and watch the meltdown unfold.
🎸 Alpha Rev & Quiet Company Live @ Haute Spot | Friday (8/8) at 6:00pm – Grab your favorite sweater and head to Haute Spot for Rose Fest, where Alpha Rev and Quiet Company will serenade us under the stars. Expect heaters, snacks via QR code, and limited tables that vanish faster than your weekend plans.
🤠 Cedar Park Rodeo 2025 @ HEB Center | Friday (8/8) at 7:30pm – Cedar Park’s rodeo serves up spurs, spangled boots, and toddler sheep auditions for honorary cowboy status, all while raising funds for the Sammy Wallace Memorial Foundation. Advance parking makes you look organized, even if you’re just winging it.
This weekend
🦐Btchin’ Shrimp Boil @ 5th Element Brewing \ Saturday (8/9) at 12:00pm – Fifth Element Brewing is diving into a sea of flavor with Hoodoo Crawfish’s Btchin’ Shrimp Boil, so ditch the forks and lace up those napkins. Expect mountains of spicy shrimp, cold beer, shared tables, and enough salty banter to last the weekend.
🌙 Moon Beam Dreams@ Blissful Escape Massage | Saturday (8/9) at 6:00pm – Ready to release some stress and soak up full-moon gratitude? Enjoy ten-minute chair massages, essential and magnesium oil mixes, tarot pulls, dreamy snack and drink combos, bead crafting, and moon rituals, snag free swag from our hometown hero, and enter to win a gift card.
🎤 LC Rocks@ The Fieldhouse at The Crossover | Saturday (8/9) at 7:00pm – Craving some headbanging without dropping a dime? Join LC Rocks at The Fieldhouse at The Crossover for an outdoor, family-friendly 80s rock throwdown in Cedar Park. Expect classic guitar riffs, singalongs, and enough retro flair to make your hairdo question your age.
💡 The Fulfill Experience @ Slims Last Call | Saturday (8/9) at 8:30pm – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to trade your barstool for something a bit more soulful, this one’s it. Expect mellow grooves, poetic sharings, and that warm glow when everyone pretends they aren’t getting emotional. Bring tissues, or whiskey.
🧵 Mending Circle @ Spicewood Springs Library | Sunday (8/10) at 12:00pm – Nothing says small-town camaraderie like a circle of folks armed with needles, patches, and more opinions about your elbow repair than you asked for. Bring that holey shirt you can’t toss. We’ll swap tips, swap stories, and stitch miracles back to life.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 8/7 Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone @ Haute Spot – 5 pm
- 8/7 Dan Guevara @ Mesquite Creek Outfitters – 8 pm
- 8/7 Cody Hibbard @ Backporch Social – 8 pm
- 8/8 Alpha Rev and more @ Haute Spot – 6 pm
- 8/8 Trivia w/ Geeks Who Drink @ Spicewood Springs Library – 7 pm
- 8/8 The Luv Gunz Haus Show @ Hanovers Draught Haus – 9 pm
- 8/9 Jeopardy! Bar League @ The Growler Bar – 7 pm
- 8/9 Dan Guevara @ Saddle Shop Saloon – 8 pm
- 8/10 Sunday Funday with DJ Quan @ TaterQue – 4 pm
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