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Catch up on the latest government news from Georgetown, Williamson County

Over the last month, news out of the city of Georgetown and Williamson County includes personnel changes, and water and wastewater system updates.

1. City water system maintenance to begin Aug. 3

2. New assistant city manager hired

3. Georgetown package plant to support wastewater flow at Pecan Branch site

4. WilCo to appoint new tax assessor-collector

 
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Dollar Tree planned for Cedar Breaks West shopping center in Georgetown

A Dollar Tree location is planned for off Williams Drive in Georgetown, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

The specifics: The filing states construction on the 10,000-square-foot store began in May and will last until February.

The Cedar Breaks West shopping center is home to recently opened stores, including Marshalls and HomeGoods.

Dollar Tree carries a selection of household supplies, decor, health and beauty products, and groceries. There's one existing Georgetown Dollar Tree location off Austin Avenue.

  • 4640 Williams Drive, Ste. 103, Georgetown

 
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Hopdoddy Burger Bar acquired by New York-based restaurant group

Austin-based restaurant Hopdoddy Burger Bar has been acquired by by Founders Table Restaurant Group.

What's happening: Hopdoddy CEO Jeff Chandler will transition to an advisory role. Hopdoddy Vice President of Operations Kenny Jett will assume the role of president.

"I've had the privilege of seeing firsthand what makes this brand so special—from our incredible team members to the loyal guests who support us every day," Jett said in a news release. "I'm honored to step into this role and excited to build on the strong foundation we've created as we continue growing the brand."

The background: Hopdoddy was founded in Austin in 2010 and has 47 locations today, including in Houston, Dallas and San Antonio.

Founders Table was founded in 2020. The brand's portfolio includes Chopt Creative Salad Company, Dos Toros Taqueria and Protein Bar & Kitchen.

 
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Outlet mall news, Austin homelessness efforts, sports park: Check out 6 trending Austin-area stories

1. Luxury Italian apparel brand to open first Texas outlet location in San Marcos

2. 35 sheltered, 334 tons of debris cleared in first month of Austin's renewed homeless encampment response

3. ‘Years in the making’: 150-acre Zipp Family Sports Park opens in New Braunfels

4. Frozen Flamingo announces 2026 will be its final summer

5. $1.2M retail center planned along SH 71 in Cedar Creek

6. Lagoon-anchored Leander Springs development advances to Leander City Council

 

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