ATX-GEO: Impact 10/21/2025

This October-December, Georgetown locals can find live entertainment, hazardous waste clean up events and ways to celebrate the holiday season. Upcoming events include the Williamson County Fair and the Lighting of the Square.

U.S. Marine Band Concert
The United States Marine Band will perform a free concert at the Klett Performing Arts Center as part of the band's tour. Community members can reserve up to four free tickets per request.

• Oct. 27, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 2211 N. Austin Ave., Georgetown

• Nov. 15, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 6550 FM 1105, Georgetown

Owner Beth Dauzat officially opened Intensity Gymnastics on Oct. 11 which hosts classes, camps, parties and open gym. The new facility is located near Santa Rita Ranch in Georgetown. 

What they offer: The gym offers classes for babies, preschoolers, homeschoolers and more, with options for students starting at a year old. 

Intensity Gymnastics also has a competitive team, as well as a variety of offerings for adults including adult open gym time slots in the evenings. 

To-do list: In addition to camps, the space will also have events, including a Spooktacular Friday Parents Night out on Oct. 24 from 6-9 p.m. Children ages four and older are encouraged to come and enjoy games, candy, a costume contest and a spooky maze. Families can register online or at the door. 

The context: Dauzat previously operated Intensity Gymnastics in Louisiana and formerly coached gymnastics in Central Texas, according to previous Community Impact reporting. 

• Opened Oct. 11
• 4701 FM 3405, Georgetown

Across the state of Texas, families brave overwhelming medical situations in which they often have no options but to stay in hospital rooms while supporting their children needing care. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas has worked since 1985 to ease these experiences with comfortable sleeping spaces, food services and more.

The history: Since its launch, the nonprofit has expanded with family rooms available at Dell Children’s Medical Center, Dell Children’s Medical Center North Campus, Seton Medical Center Austin, St. David’s Medical Center and St. David’s North Austin Medical Center.

Each family room contains a living room, a kitchen and dining area, sleeping rooms, shower and laundry facilities, a quiet room and snacks and beverages.

“No family ever dreams of having a child in a hospital,” COO Kristin Coulter said. “The certainty when they’re told that their child has a diagnosis or is critically ill to have a resource like Ronald McDonald House come alongside them and walk along that journey with them is very comforting.”

• 1315 Barbara Jordan Blvd., Ste. 1/2, Austin

As water restrictions and shortages become more common in Texas communities, state lawmakers are asking voters to approve $20 billion to fund new water supply projects and improve existing systems over the next 20 years.

The overview: If voters approve State Proposition 4, which is on the November ballot, the state will create a dedicated funding stream to help local utilities access more water and upgrade their infrastructure. Without the new funding, Texas’ water crisis could deepen, experts say.

“We’ve got 1,500+ people moving to Texas every day, and not one of them is bringing a single drop of water with them,” Dean Sharp, who leads the management division of the Texas American Water Works Association, said Oct. 16.

Key takeaway: Despite the $1 billion annual price tag, Proposition 4 would not create any new state taxes or increase costs for Texans, lawmakers and experts said. Beginning in 2027, the money would come from existing sales tax revenue and be deposited in the Texas Water Fund, a state account that voters approved in 2023.