The city of Georgetown has installed or planned for several new traffic signals at intersections throughout the city.

The need for these 11 signals was identified through a safety evaluation metric.

The details: The following signals are now in operation:

• FM 1460 and LaConterra Boulevard
• FM 1460 and Quail Valley Drive
• Wolf Ranch Parkway and Southwest Bypass
• Temporary signal at Wolf Ranch Parkway and Legacy Drive
• Temporary signal at Wolf Ranch Parkway and Rivery Driveway
• Temporary signal at Sam Houston Avenue and Rockride Lane

• Temporary signal at Williams Drive and CR 245, expected by late 2025
• Ronald Reagan Boulevard and CR 245, expected by early 2026
• Ronald Reagan Boulevard and FM 3405, expected by mid-2027

Miniso, a China-based retailer, hosted a grand opening for its new location in Georgetown's Wolf Ranch Town Center on Nov. 29.

The store is known for affordable household goods, ranging from stationery to plush toys.

• 1015 W. University Ave., Georgetown

Ross Black, a retired Georgetown firefighter, launched First Responding Home Inspections to offer comprehensive home inspections, elevation measurements, sewer scope inspections and irrigation/sprinkler evaluations, according to a news release. Black worked at the Georgetown Fire Department for 12 years and has lived in Central Texas for most of his life.

Dig deeper: First Responding Home Inspections is based in Round Rock and serves cities in both Travis and Williamson counties, including Austin, Pflugerville, Georgetown, Cedar Park and more, according to the website. 

The first official inspection was completed Sept. 27, according to Cheryl Black, business operations manager. 

Learn more: Types of inspections include the Buyer’s Home Inspection, which is the most popular service, according to the website. The inspection includes checking foundation, roofing, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, insulation and interior spaces with a starting price of $395.

• Started operations in September

As the month of December begins, here's a roundup of the five most-read Community Impact Georgetown area stories published in November.

1. Officials break ground on 60,000-square-foot entertainment complex in Georgetown

2. Here's what's new and coming soon in downtown Georgetown

3. Miniso to celebrate grand opening in Georgetown

4. Georgetown Palace Theatre Playhouse to close at the end of 2025

5. Georgetown scraps Berry Creek Trail project due to resident feedback

Central Texas residents can support their favorite local nonprofits on Giving Tuesday on Dec. 2.

How it works: Giving Tuesday is celebrated on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving and is focused on showing radical generosity. People are encouraged to engage with, volunteer or donate to a local cause they care about. 

Get involved: For the ninth consecutive year, I Live Here I Give Here will accept donations on Giving Tuesday for various nonprofits in the Central Texas area through its Amplify ATX website. The online platform allows Central Texans to explore giving opportunities, learn about their impact and donate to organizations where they live.

Funds may be directed to a specific nonprofit or donated to the Amplify Fund, which helps support all participating nonprofits in Austin and Central Texas, according to I Live Here I Give Here.

The background: Giving Tuesday was started by a New York-area nonprofit in 2012 and has since spread to over 150 countries, with 34 million people participating globally last year.