Georgetown / Hutto / Taylor Impacts - June 2009

Georgetown / Hutto / Taylor Impacts - June 2009

Friday, 12 June 2009

1. Interior design

Annarella retail and design store became Annarella Home, 800 S. Austin Ave., in February to focus on interior design services. Owner Pamela Skross helps clients select furniture, blinds and window treatments for homes and select businesses. Call 818-6026 or visit www.annarellaonline.com.

2. Chopsticks not required

The fourth Asian-cuisine restaurant in Wolf Ranch shopping center opened in June. Genghis Grill, 1015 W. University Ave., Ste. 700, offers Mongolian-style food where guests select stir-fry ingredients and watch chefs cook on a circular grill. Call 930-5401 or visit www.genghisgrill.com.

3. Habitat’s habitat

Habitat for Humanity of Williamson County expects to move to 2108 N. Austin Ave. by July 1. The new site includes the administrative offices, the ReStore area and a 24,000 sq. ft. construction warehouse. Volunteers are needed to help move during June. Call 863-4344 or visit www.williamsonhabitat.org.

4. Sweet wins

Dan Marek, owner of Georgetown Winery at 715 S. Main St., earned top recognition for three wines in May. The winery’s Sweet Peach and Chocolate Cherry Port won silver medals, and Sweet Blueberry won the bronze medal in California’s Pacific Rim International Wine Competition. Call 869-8600 or visit www.georgetownwinery.com.

5. Recreate

The recreation center at 1003 Austin Ave. opened the Teen & Senior Center May 23. Amenities include a kitchen, game room with Wii and PlayStation, pool tables, table tennis and outdoor courts for volleyball and basketball. Recreation Center members receive access to the center with their memberships. Call 930-3595 or visit www.parks.georgetown.org.

6. Give me a sign

Tier 1 Signs & Design moved to 40206 Industrial Park Circle, Ste. 103 in April. The relocation almost doubles the store’s space to 3,000 sq. ft. Services include the creation of yard and commercial signs, car wraps, banners and large format printing. Call 868-1452 or visit www.tier1signs.com.

7. Window shopping

The commercial and residential design store, Fabric Bin, 7100 W. Hwy. 29, now carries the Hunter Douglas line of window treatments. Owners Wayne and Carolyn Wueste transformed 1,500 sq. ft. of their 15-year-old business into a gallery to display window fashions from the national dealer. Call 930-9553 or visit www.fabricbin.net.

8. Beauty treatment

Medical esthetician Mary Bauer opened Laser Lounge Med Spa with her business partner, Kathi Mezger, at 901 S. IH 35 Ste.102, inside Salons of the Town. Services include laser hair removal, age spot removal, facials and rejuvenation, chemical peels and Botox. A medical director oversees all medical procedures and performs injections. Walk-ins are accepted Monday through Friday and appointments are scheduled on Saturdays. Call 868-8450 or visit www.laserloungemedspa.com.

9. Skate park open

After being closed for almost a month, the Georgetown Skate Park in San Gabriel Park, 449 E. Morrow St., reopened in early June. The park had been closed for repairs because of vandalism. Call 930-3595 or visit www.parks.georgetown.org.

10. Digital resources

The National Institute for Technology and Liberal Education’s executive director will office from Southwestern University as the college manages the nonprofit’s funds. W. Joseph King, a Southwestern University graduate, accepted the head position May 18. The organization provides digital information resources to 130 liberal arts colleges around the world. Visit www.nitle.org or www.southwestern.edu.

11. Warm welcome

Through the Red Poppy Endeavor, Realtors at Century 21 HSK & Associates, 950 W. University Ave., Ste. 201, are working with the Texas Department of Transportation to plant red poppies along IH 35 between Round Rock and Georgetown. Organizers are accepting $25 donations to help buy the 540 pounds of poppy seeds required. Call 876-5216 or visit www.sheilaerealty.com.

Local talent recognized

Georgetown High School student Andrew McCourt was the overall winner of the 2009 Congressional Art Competition, sponsored by the Round Rock Area Arts Council and U.S. Rep. John Carter, R-District 31. McCourt’s piece was one of 31 works submitted by students from Carter’s district. Southwest Airlines will fly McCourt to Washington, D.C. where his art will be on display at the Cannon House Tunnel for one year. Visit www.house.gov.

Live music

The Downtown Georgetown Association launched Friday Music on The Square in May. The informal summer concerts feature local artists and are held weekly from 6 to 8 p.m. on alternating corners of the Square. Call 868-8675 or visit www.thegeorgetownsquare.com.

Financial report card

Financial evaluation firm Standard & Poor’s increased the City of Georgetown’s bond rating from AA to AA+ April 23. The higher rating allows the city to issue bonds without insurance and at a lower interest rate. Call 930-3676 or visit www.georgetown.org

12. Office space

Round Rock Development Group broke ground on construction of the Old Town Professional Building at 210 E. Hwy. 79 April 29. The eight, 1,000 sq. ft. offices are Hutto’s first Class A office spaces. The developer expects to open in November and is looking for tenants. Call 799-3075.

13. Church relocates

Straight Gate Fellowship International moved March 8 to 409 W. Front St., Ste. 206, between Dollar General and City Hall. The Rev. James McGilveary offers services at 11 a.m. Sundays and 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Call 673-8392 or visit www.insidethegate.org.

14. New dentist

Dr. Teri L. Marek is expected to join Hutto Premier Dentistry, 123 Ed Schmidt Blvd., Ste. 100, June 22. Call 846-2646 or visit www.huttopremierdentistry.com.

15. Job fair

The Hutto Baptist Church, 6655 Hwy. 79, and the Hutto Economic Development Corporation will host the Career Resource Fair June 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Workforce Solutions will offer workshops, including job search techniques, resume tips and interview guidelines. Call 608-1590 or visit www.huttobaptist.org.

Trails unite

Hutto will receive a federal stimulus grant to complete the Cottonwood Creek Trail expansion. The $545,000 of federal funds, combined with local money, will be used to construct a 10 foot wide concrete trail between Fritz and Creekside parks. The city expects to advertise for contractors’ bids in July. Call 759-4000 or visit www.huttotx.gov.

New fire chief

Hutto Fire Rescue hired the department’s first full-time chief, Scott Kerwood, June 1. Before relocating to Hutto, Kerwood served as fire chief of Orange County, Texas and brings 31 years firefighting experience. Call 759-2616 or visit www.huttofirerescue.org.

Guided growth

The city earned recognition from Envision Central Texas, which honored Hutto with the Community Stewardship Award for the city’s downtown Master Plan and SmartCode May 8. Call 759-4022 or visit www.huttotx.gov.

16. Insurance options

Independent insurance agent Julio Rosado will open Rosado Insurance Agency, 117 W. Fourth St., July 13. Rosado offers insurance for automobiles, residential and commercial property and coverage for vehicles traveling to Mexico. Call 352-7400.

17. Dual kitchen

Taylor Made Pizza joined Bar None Grill, 3200 N. Main St., in mid-April to serve pizza and chicken wings. Guests can create their own pizzas. Wing flavors include mild, hot, spicy or honey barbeque and lemon pepper. Call 352-6676.

18. Printing plus

Centex Business Center moved from 108 E. Second St. to 813 W. Second St. in mid-May. In addition to printing, copying and mass mailing, owner Larry Lauderdale now stocks office supplies, including paper, pens, pencils and nametags. Call 365-1022 or visit www.centexbusinesscenter.com.

Zoes, 109 E. Seventh St., Georgetown

Regiment Board Shop, 600 N. Austin Ave., Georgetown

Taylor Boot & Shoe, 417 N. Main St., Taylor

Pakmail, 1500 N. Main St., Taylor

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