Caitlin Perrone

Single-stream recycling

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 10:00:00 GMT

he City of Georgetown will begin single-stream recycling services through Texas Disposal Systems on Nov. 1. The program, approved by City Council on Aug. 14, will allow residents to recycle a wider range of objects.

Cleanint

Fri, 10 Aug 2012 10:02:00 GMT

There are 49 germs per square inch on a public toilet seat, while the average pen hosts 2,400 germs per square inch, according to a study done by Arizona microbiologist Dr. Charles P. Gerba in 2002.

Central Texas Powersports

Fri, 10 Aug 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Central Texas Powersports is one of the few powersports stores in the country to offer a wide range of motor vehicles spanning from motorcycles to watercraft and bicycles, according to its owner.

Home Slice Pizza's outdoor live music venue permit upheld

Fri, 03 Aug 2012 15:03:00 GMT

Austin City Council denied an appeal to an outdoor music venue permit for Home Slice Pizza at its Aug. 2 meeting. The permit, which was granted to the restaurant in March, was upheld by a 4-2 vote.

Austin Shoe Hospital

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Austin Shoe Hospital has 10 Austin locations focused on repairing and improving the longevity of leather items such as shoes, purses and belts.

SpectraLight Technologies

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 10:02:00 GMT

Dan Lee, the CEO of SpectraLight Technologies, grew up swimming in an average residential pool that was cleaned with the typical cleaning product: chlorine. He kept the tradition alive in his family, raising his daughter with a pool in his backyard.

Family Eldercare hosts summer fan drive

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 14:44:48 GMT

The nonprofit organization Family Eldercare has launched its 2012 Summer Fan Drive with the Georgetown Fire Department to collect fans for low-income Georgetown residents including seniors, people with disabilities and families with children.

Austin to welcome home, honor Iraq War veterans

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 14:43:00 GMT

The City of Austin will hold a parade and job resource fair to welcome home Iraq War veterans and provide them with job opportunities and services July 7.

Austin History Center exhibit celebrates early days of area film venues

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 16:40:00 GMT

The Austin History Center’s exhibit, "The First Picture Shows: Historic Austin Movie Houses," highlights the history of Austin’s film venues, from those that played the first picture screening in 1896 to the rise of multiplex theaters.

Georgetown electric bills lowered due to power cost adjustment reduction

Thu, 31 May 2012 19:17:00 GMT

City of Georgetown electric customers will see a slight reduction in their energy bills due to a power cost adjustment that will take effect in June.

Georgetown Chamber of Commerce hosts Business is Blooming on May 31

Tue, 29 May 2012 19:34:00 GMT

The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce will hold Business is Blooming, its annual business showcase, May 31 from 5–7 p.m. The event is free to the public.

Hwy. 95, Johnson Drive to CR 365

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 05:00:00 GMT

This section of Hwy. 95 is home to a wide variety of locally owned businesses as well as H-E-B and Walmart.

A+ Teach Smart

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 05:00:00 GMT

When the Texas Legislature slashed billions in pubic school funding during the first half of the year, A+ Teach Smart in Round Rock, a teacher supply store devoted to teacher materials and supplemental workbooks for students, felt it all the same.

Round Rock Premium Outlets

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Round Rock Premium Outlets offers many designer stores that allow shoppers savings of 25 percent to 65 percent. The outlet center is home to some of the world’s most famous designers and brands including: Adidas, Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers, Cal