Georgetown / Hutto / Taylor Impacts - August 2008

Georgetown / Hutto / Taylor Impacts - August 2008

Friday, 08 August 2008

GEORGETOWN

Money smarts

A+ Federal Credit Union offers free on-line, interactive education for children, teens and adults. Subjects include basic money concepts, debt and credit management, and financial planning. Their website includes calculators and educational games for children. Visit www.aplusfcu.org/education/member-education.

In vino veritas

The Vineyard at Florence, 8711 W. FM 487 in Florence, is opening its wine tasting villa in August. The Villa Firenze is accessible to visitors and residents and includes a tasting room, event space, a café, spa and gallery. An event Aug. 14, will feature local artist CJ Carlig and New Hampshire’s Toni Garland. Call 254-793-3363 or visit www.thevineyardatflorence.com.

New Seton board members

Pat Berryman, Melissa Dietz, Nancy Pena, Mary Rodriguez and Kristi Stephens were named members of the Seton Women’s Development Board, which supports Seton Medical Center Williamson. Call 324-4061 or visit www.setonwilliamsonfdn.org.

Home services company

Jerome Morales opened the Spectrum Home Services of Central Texas franchise. The company specializes in housecleaning, handyman services, yard care, senior care and senior relocation. Call 930-3956 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Adopt A Unit: Georgetown

The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and city of Georgetown are selling T-shirts to support the 2nd Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment “Mustangs,” serving in Iraq. The shirts are $10 and are available at the chamber office, 100 Stadium Drive, and the city of Georgetown visitors center, 101 W. Seventh St. Call 930-3535 or visit www.georgetownchamber.org.

Waste company recognized

Texas Disposal Systems received the top Landfill Management Award for 2008 from the Solid Waste Association of North America. The association will honor TDS during its national convention Oct. 23 in Tampa, Fla. Visit www.texasdisposal.com.

1. Needlework

Licensed acupuncturist Kenichi Nishiya opened Georgetown Acupuncture and Herbs at 1915 S. Austin Ave., Ste. 102. It is the city’s first full-service acupuncture and herb clinic. Nishiya specializes in Japanese acupuncture and Kampo-style herbal treatment. Call 868-2757 or visit www.georgetownacupuncture.com.

2. Buon appetito

Tony and Luigi’s Italian/Mediterranean Restaurant is being built at 1201 S. Church St. Owners Nezira and Frank Zulcic hope the restaurant will open the beginning of September. They plan to hire 20 to 30 employees. Call 864-2687.

These old houses

This Old House magazine has named Georgetown as one of the Top 12 Best Places to Buy an Old House. Visit www.thisoldhouse.com.

3. Nail salon

Pretty Nails, a full-service nail salon, opened in June at 950 W. University Ave. The salon is open Mondays through Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays noon to 5 p.m. Call 868-0850.

4. New health clinic hours

Lone Star Circle of Care’s Georgetown Community Clinic, 701 E. University Ave., is now open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. The clinic is a full-service doctor’s office offering all levels of primary care for uninsured and underinsured people. Call 868-1124 or visit www.lscctx.org.

5. Biotech agreement

Texas Life-sciences Collaboration Center and Texas A&M University have signed an agreement to commercialize technology developed at Round Rock’s future medical school. The TLCC, 111 Cooperative Way, Ste. 200, is a nonprofit collaboration among the city of Georgetown, Georgetown Chamber of Commerce, Southwestern University and other entities. Call 864-1891 or visit www.texaslifesciences.com.

6. Old meets new

The Summit at Rivery Park developer LedgeStone Group has given exhibit space at its conference center to The Williamson Museum. In return, the museum will help the developers incorporate historical elements throughout the Summit, a 32-acre mixed-use complex that will be located on Rivery Boulevard, west of IH 35 between Williams Drive and Hwy. 29. Call 943-1670 or visit www.wchm-tx.org.

Storm water training

Christina Frankenfield has started Stormtrainer, a storm water training business. She offers ground-level storm water training for the construction industry. After completing the program, participants will be “qualified” storm water inspectors. Visit www.stormtrainer.com.

7. Changing terrain

A 43,500 sq. ft. facility for Central Texas Power Sports is under construction at 2534 N. Austin Ave. Owner Steve Littlefield hopes to move by early September to the new location, which is more than four times larger than the current facility. Call 948-9922 or visit www.ctpowersports.com.

HUTTO

8. St. Patrick’s dedication

St. Patrick Catholic Church will hold its first masses at 2500 Limmer Loop Aug. 9 at 5 p.m. and Aug. 10 at 10 a.m. A church dedication will take place Aug. 24 at 10 a.m., followed by mass and refreshments. Call 670-3400 or visit www.stpatrickhutto.org.

9. Looking for a car?

A pre-owned car dealership had a ribbon-cutting ceremony July 11. Maverick Motors Inc. is at 6345 Hwy. 79. Call 642-3264 or visit www.maverickmotorshutto.com.

Getting the green light

Waste Management launched an online service allowing consumers to recycle universal household waste like compact fluorescent lamps, batteries and eventually other household electronics. Individuals can order a kit to mail in recyclables. Visit www.ThinkGreenFromHome.com.

Nonprofit launches

The Hutto Education Foundation will begin its Founding Drive Aug. 9 at the Hutto Business Showcase at Hutto Middle School. Members of the new nonprofit, which supports Hutto ISD and various student organizations, will be available for questions. Visit www.huttoeducationfoundation.org.

10. Library donation

Waste Management donated $4,000 to The Friends of Hutto Library. The money will go toward purchasing children’s books, book carts, television, DVDs, children’s furniture and bike racks. The library is located at 205 West St. Call 759-4008.

Support our troops

The city of Hutto will sell T-shirts to support the 1st Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment as part of the Adopt A Unit initiative. The shirts are expected to be $15 and will be available for order at the Hutto Business Showcase Aug. 9. They should also be available at the Hutto Chamber of Commerce. Call 759-4034.

Power struggle

Hutto City Council members allocated an additional $5,000 for legal fees and professional consultation regarding the proposed placement of electrical transmission lines. The city has spent more than $100,000 arguing for smaller transmission towers and for the lines to be routed along Toll 130 rather than through Hutto. A public hearing will take place in front of the Public Utilities Commission in Austin Aug. 14.

11. Eye opening

Optometrist Sara Johle is opening Hutto Family Eye Care Aug. 11 at 202 Hwy. 79. Hours of operation will be Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Call 846-1004 or visit www.huttofamilyeyecare-visionsource.com.

Vote for tree

Residents can go online to vote for the city’s official tree and flower. The city of Hutto and Keep Hutto Beautiful Commission ask that people vote before Aug. 31. Call 759-4000 or visit www.huttotx.gov.

TAYLOR

New resource

Williamson County has a new County Extension Agent-Natural Resources. Dustin Coufal has been a County Extension Agent in Bell County and a 4-H county agent in Washington County. In Williamson, Coufal will focus on 4-H livestock projects and new landowner education. Call 943-3300 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

12. Tax help

H&R Block is expanding and relocating to 2004 Old Granger Road in mid-August. To schedule an appointment, call franchisee Sue Gray at 352-6645.

13. New YMCA director

The Taylor Family YMCA, 106 W. Lake Drive, welcomed new Branch Executive Director Jennifer Bullock at an Aug. 1 event at the YMCA. Call 365-9622 or visit www.ymcagwc.org.

14. Back in business

July 7 marked the opening of Weber Chiropractic at 602 W. Second St. Business hours are Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. On Thursdays, it is open from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Call 365-2225.

15. Senior center activity

The United Seniors of Taylor will open the Taylor Resource Center Sept. 1. Meals on Wheels and a food pantry for needy families will also be located at the 10,000-sq. ft. facility at 410 W. Seventh St. in the old middle school cafeteria. The center will offer lunch and wellness session activities and will be open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Interagency Council of East Williamson County, which will manage the center, also has been given space in the Williamson County Annex, 403 Vance St., for group therapy and one-on-one psychiatric sessions for school-age children and their families. Call 352-9898 or visit www.interagencyeast.org.

Photo courtesy The Vineyard at Florence

Georgetown Acupuncture and Herbs owner Kenichi Nishiya

Photo courtesy Georgetown Acupuncture and Herbs

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