Last Updated December 13th, 2019
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“You take the guess work out of all that’s happening. Thank you for this publication and keeping us in the know.” ~Maryanne Denison
With the massive amount of growth we are experiencing here, we continue to see new businesses coming to town on a regular basis.
If you are opening a new business send us an email and tell us a little bit about your business and where you will be located and we’ll include your business in the list below.
Uptown Social Closes – Added 12/13/19
501 South Austin Avenue
We learned this week that the Uptown Social closed it’s doors permanently during the Christmas Stroll. They say that several issues made closing the best decision.
From their Facebook Page – “8 years ago we brought the final bits of equipment up that slow elevator to open The Uptown Social. Now, 8 years later, with a heavy heart, I must announce that our doors have closed for good.
“My apologies for the short notice, but due to a litany of issues, the decision to close had to be made rather quickly and Christmas Stroll Saturday was our last day of business…”
Phoever Diner – Updated 12/13/19
5721 Williams Drive, Suite 110
Randall’s Center
We went by the new Phoever Diner yesterday and got a picture of the new sign and one of the inside. We also learned they are planning to open before Christmas!
Tap either image for a larger view.
9/24/19 – There’s a new restaurant coming to the Randall’s Shopping Center, it’s called Phoever Diner and its going to be located between Artsy Nails and Great Clips.
Pet Paradise Resort – 12/13/19 Update
We went by the future location of Pet Paradise Resort and found a building behind all that paper!
Here’s a picture we got for you. Tap for a larger view.
8/31/19 Update – We went by to check on the progress at Pet Paradise Resort and we found this great looking wrap around the site. So, we took a couple of images to share, we also got a shot of what’s happening behind the paper. See the gallery here.
And from the Williamson County Sun – The Georgetown Location will offer 20,000 sq ft of space and 30 to 40 full time employees.
6/23/19 – We found this online about Pet Paradise Resort;
“…We offer the ultimate pet boarding and pet daycare experience for your dog or cat. Our attentive staff is passionate about pets and will go the extra mile to ensure that your pet has a safe and enjoyable time with us.
“…Whether it’s making a splash in our signature bone-shaped pool or relaxing at storytime, Pet Paradise promises to create a memorable stay for your pet.
“In addition, our four-legged guests can indulge in a day of excitement and adventure at day camp or have a spa day and receive a fresh, new look by one of our professional groomers.”
Target completion date is July 2020.
Barking Armadillo 12/12/19 – Tap image for larger view.
Barking Armadillo Brewing – Updated 12/13/19
507 River Bend Drive
We went by the new Barking Armadillo and found the sign being painted. This sign is facing the parking lot to the northwest.
Here’s picture we took for you. Tap for a larger view.
We also took a few pics of the inside, you can see them here.
8/31/19 – The new location is looking so much better with the coat of blue paint and the A to Z Rental signs down! It really does seem like a great location for a Brewery.
7/29/19 – Looks like we will be getting a new BrewPub! They will feature a variety of beer styles from all over the world plus their own beer on tap and wine from surrounding areas.
The taproom will have TV’s inside, an assortment of games inside and outside, food trucks, and different events.
“Think of us as your friendly, local neighborhood brewpub.”
Heritage Court 12/12/19 – Tap image for larger view.
Heritage Court – Downtown Development – Updated 12/13/19
12/13/19 – We’ve spoken with the developer of Heritage Court and we have some updates for you.
We learned that there is quite a lot of interest in the lower space from possible restaurants and other tenants. And, that the lower space will accommodate as many as three new restaurants, but all kinds of retail business will be considered.
The plan for the upper space is for offices, with one or two tenants.
There will be 13 parking spaces on the premises.
We have also learned that the target is to have the building completed and ready for occupancy by March 1st, 2020.
Here’s a new pic that shows the building from a two sided perspective. Tap for a larger view.
Heritage Court – We understand this is the name of the development at the old Eats On 8th Location; corner of 8th and Church, across the street from 600 Degrees Pizza. The new space will have Retail and Restaurant on the first floor and office space on the second floor.
12/28/18 – There’s a really big sign at the corner of 8th and Church Street. It’s the old location of Eats On 8th.
For the newbies – On December 17th 2016 Eats on 8th was the site of a fire after an issue with faulty water heaters, the restaurant never re-opened and was torn down.
We’ll keep you posted. More info, Images and Map Here.
9Round Fitness Kick Boxing – Updated 12/13/19
950 West University Ste 203
2 doors down from Jimmy John’s
9Round Fitness Kick Boxing is Open in Georgetown Texas! Tell them we sent you.
9/15/19 – Description from their website, “9Round offers a kickboxing themed fitness program that incorporates a functional, interval, cardiovascular, and circuit training regimens. The programs consist of a proprietary system of nine challenging workout stations developed by a World Champion Kickboxer.”
First Watch Daytime Cafe – Updated 12/11/19
Wolf Crossing
First Watch is coming along and the inside of the building is really pretty. They have announced an opening date of Monday January 13th!
Here’s a new image of the inside. Tap for a larger view.
The location in Wolf Crossing is at the very end of the largest building along IH-35. Just across from St. David’s CareNow.
1/1/19 – Description – Breakfast and lunch restaurant. From their website; “We start bright and early each morning preparing exceptional ingredients to deliver a Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch experience that feels good and tastes even better.”
Learn More about First Watch Here
Aspen Dental – Updated 12/11/19
Aspen Dental is Open in Wolf Crossing!
Visit Aspen Dental Georgetown Online Here.
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Costco – Updated 12/11/19
34 acres at the northwest corner of Lake-way and IH-35, just south of Holt Cat.
The City of Georgetown has approved all the documents for Costco, including the rezoning, reimbursements for public roads and sales tax, plus funding for the natural gas infrastructure needed. You can see the entire press release and a lot more info here.
From the City Docs, On 11/12/2019 the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing and made a recommendation to the City Council to approve the PUD for the development of a Costco Wholesale membership warehouse facility including a Fuel Center, Tire Sales, Liquor Sales, Pharmacy and other components of a typical Costco Wholesale membership warehouse.
11/6/19 – Costco was on the agenda at the Planning and Zoning Meeting on 11/5/2019.
From Costco’s Documents for the Meeting – “Costco upon approval will develop a member’s only retail warehouse with approximately ±157,931 SF along with an attached tire center and both a liquor sales pod and Optical Exam pod area.
…In addition, a free standing 24 fueling position fueling facility will be developed on the Project Site. The Costco warehouse and fuel facility would employ approximately 200 to 250 people both full and part time.
…Currently the proposed PUD site plan consists of the proposed Costco Warehouse parcel as well as seven (7) outlots, two detention areas and two new roadways.”
We found some images showing the location of the property, the location of the building on the property, a Future Land Use Map, and an artists rendering of the completed store front.
See all the images and more details here.
Jason’s Deli – Updated 12/11/19
Jason’s Deli has a tentative opening date of January 6th. And they are hiring.
11/23/19 – Jason’s Deli is coming along! They are working on the inside now and it looks like we will be having their Soups, Sandwiches and Salad Bar before long!
We went by last night and got some pictures of the inside. Wolf Crossing has beautiful Holiday Lights outlining the tops of many of the buildings, you’ll see that in the photos.
Added 1/15/19 – The popular restaurant will be located along Hwy35 according to the developers rendering and news announcements.
Goddard School – Updated 12/11/19
3740 Williams Drive
The Goddard School will be opening on January 2nd, 2020.
3/29/19 – There’s a beautiful building going up along Williams Drive. This is a description we got from their website; “Think about all the times you pretended to be a doctor, a chef, a parent or a pro athlete when you were a child.
“As you enjoyed exploring that role, you were figuring out how different people behave and learning through play. A play-based curriculum allows children the freedom to have fun while discovering and exploring the world and their interests.”
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Aurora Medical Spa – Updated 12/9/19
1013 West University Ave. Suite 195
Wolf Ranch Town Center next to Just Love Coffee
Aurora Med Spa is Open in Wolf Ranch and they are having their Grand Opening December 9th thru 14th.
Call for details 512-359-8349. Please tell them we sent you!
Description – Aurora Medical Spa is a state-of-the art medical spa offering today’s most advanced and effective skin rejuvenation procedures. Offering anti-aging treatments such as Botox and Dermal Fillers plus chemical peels, Hydrafacials, medical grade skincare, coolscuplting, laser and more.
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Ace Hardware Under New Ownership – Updated 12/8/19
We went by the location of the Ace Hardware to check on the progress recently and found a lot is going on! It looks like they are removing the old building that was behind and they are putting up a new outer wall and entrance.
They were also working on the area under the sign and the big structure that has plants under it is getting a remake too.
It looks like the place is going to look pretty sharp when the new owners are done.
We were able to get a few new shots of the outside area, tap here for our gallery.
11/7/19 – The Sale is over and Ace Hardware is Closed Now For Renovations.
9/27/19 – Ace Hardware is under new ownership and they have decided to liquidate, remodel and reopen with entirely new merchandise.
Everything will be sold including store fixtures and equipment.
The pre-sale starts Thursday September 26th.
More Details, Hours and Gallery Here
10 New Restaurants Coming to Wolf Crossing – Updated 12/8/19
Lots has been happening at Wolf Crossing! We have updates on 6 of the 10 Restaurant. Some are open and some have set Opening Dates.
11/15/19 – We’ve put them all together in one article for convenience, including a brief description, location in the center and opening info.
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2020 Market, Scratch Kitchen & Bar – Updated 12/8/19
The Summit at Rivery Park
1500 Rivery Blvd.
The interior of the new 2020 Market, Scratch Kitchen & Bar is looking quite beautiful!
With permission, we are delighted to share some beautiful images.
Tap here for entire new gallery.
We have learned that the new 2020 Market plans to open early in January 2020.
8/4/19 – Description From the announcement, “..It will be a new Farm to Table, Locally Sourced, Dining Experience for Georgetown.”
“This new Joint Venture brings the Dining & Operations expertise of Manuel Martinez and Joey Delgadillo (formerly of Blue Corn Harvest) together with the Construction Expertise of Bill Paetznick, Morgan McLaughlin of Novak Commercial Construction and Jeff Novak of Novak Brothers.
“Together our new partnership hopes to create your favorite local hangout where you can enjoy some great food, drinks and fun with the family at our open courtyard.”
We can expect construction to start in the next few weeks and the target opening is early 2020.
Red Bird Mercantile – Added 12/8/19
109 West 7th
Georgetown Square, between Cianfrani’s and the Visitor’s Center
The Red Bird Mercantile is Open!
11/23 – We’ve learned that the owners of The Exchange will be opening the Red Bird Mercantile with similar merchandise.
Willie’s Grill and Ice House – Updated 12/8/19
Wolf Crossing Development
South East Corner of IH 35 and University Ave.
We finally have an opening date from Willie’s, it’s Monday January 20th!
We were invited inside Willie’s and we got some great shots! Here’s a pic from the inside. Tap for a larger view. And here’s the link for the entire new gallery.
The building is right next to and north of the Olive Garden.
Description – They started with a burger joint in Houston in 1993. Their modern stores specialize in ‘down-home Texas eats, with fun stuff like garage doors that open, troughs filled with ice cold beer, lively music, patios, unique and custom made fixtures, hand painted murals, plus a sandbox and arcade for the kiddos.
Image Courtesy Tiff’s Treats. Tap for larger view.
Tiff’s Treats – Updated 12/7/19
Wolf Crossing Development
Tiff’s Treats is Open in Georgetown! Tap here for hours, map and more.
We have learned that Tiff’s Treats will be having a Grand Opening Charity Event at the new Georgetown store in Wolf Crossing, on Saturday December 7th, 2019!
4/2/19 – The Georgetown location is planned for the new Wolf Crossing Development that is slated for completion late 2019.
Tiff’s Treats specializes in Baked Cookies delivered to order.
We can call or use their app and they will bake up some cookies and deliver them hot and fresh.
PoK-e-Jo’s Texas BBQ – Updated 12/7/19
610 N Austin Avenue
Behind McDonalds
PoK-e-Jo’s is Open in Georgetown Texas!
We were invited to a private event at PoK-e-Jo’s. The food was delicious! The stand-outs for us were the ribs, baked potato casserole and the Back-Yard Rita!
We learned that this store has a different concept than any of the other PoK-e-Jo’s around the Austin area.
This store has a station for ordering, and then table service. They have a full blown bar and the Georgetown store has it’s own Menu.
Here are some shots of the menu boards. You can tap either image for a larger more readable view.
“PoK-e-Jo’s has been serving Austin unbelievable BBQ since 1979. We know tender, melt-in-your-mouth BBQ, fresh sides, and Texas hospitality…and that’s exactly what we deliver.”
Olive Garden – Updated 12/7/19
Wolf Ranch Crossing
Olive Garden is Open in Georgetown!
10/5/19 -Here’s a new pic we took today for you. Tap for larger view.
Added 12/28/18 – The Olive Garden is in the works for Georgetown Texas. And it won’t be that long now.
Learn More Here Including Hours and Phone Number
Pink Poppy Interior
Pink Poppy Artisans Boutique is Moving – Added 12/7/19
New Location
1500 Rivery Blvd. suite 2165
The Summit at Rivery Park
Next to Woops! and across from Spa Luxe.
Kay Briggs’ Popular Women’s Clothing Boutique & Gift Store, Pink Poppy will be moving off the Georgetown Square next month. The new location will be in The Summit at Rivery Park.
Kay says “the new shop will be a New Look for everyone; similar but with upgrades.”
HTeaO – Updated 11/30/19
3010 Williams Drive, Williamsburg Shopping Center
Same shopping center with Mas Fajitas and Arthur Murray Dance Center.
We are glad to have an update on the opening of the new HTeaO!
It seems there’s a specifically required storm drain that has to be custom made. They are expecting delivery in December and then on to the permits with the city and the health department.
But, the good news is we will be getting some wonderful tea pretty soon.
Follow HTeaO on Facebook here – https://www.facebook.com/hteaogeorgetown/.
10/12/19 – HTeaO has put up their drive-thru menu. Tap image for larger view.
10/2/19 -We have heard from the owners and they say they will be announcing their Grand Opening in a week or so.
9/23/19 – HTeaO is hiring. Call at 806-676-9346 to set up an interview.
This cute little store is taking shape fast these days. The landscaping is in and they have signs on the building.
HTeaO will include a custom tea bar with 22 flavors of sweet and unsweet iced tea. They will also feature a full line of YETI merchandise and healthy snack options featuring Project7, Clif Bars, Clint & Sons Beef Jerky and many others.
You can see our full post here.
Lone Star Car Wash – Updated 11/30/19
Along the IH-35 Frontage Road
Just south of Burger King
At the intersection of River Oaks Cove
Well, now there is a new sign at the location that formerly had a Cool Waves Sign. Now it seems we are getting a Lone Star Car Wash! Here’s a pic of the new sign. Tap the image for a larger view.
10/19/19 – The sign is gone but the construction has started on the new Cool Waves Car Wash!
We went by today and got a few images for you. We’ll keep you posted.
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Sedro Crossing Business Park – Updated 11/30/19
Williams Drive
There’s been a lot of work done on the streets and they have 1 building up.
We’ve spoken with one of the builders at Sedro Crossing and we have a time line on their progress.
Their first building will be completed late in December 2019 and will have tenants moving in during January. The second building, now in the foundation stage, will be ready in February and the third in March. They will be starting a new building every 30 days.
The 19 acre park will offer Medical Service in the front area and Professional and some Medical in the back portion of the complex.
We went by and got some shots for you. Tap image for a larger view or slide show. See the full new gallery here.
9/25/19 – Sedro Crossing has the beginnings of their first building. We were by there yesterday and got this pic of the foundation work.
3/29/19 – They’ve broken ground on the a new Medical & Office Complex, Sedro Crossing Business Park.
From their website: “Our hope is to provide easy accessibility to the residents of Sun City and Surrounding area. Let us know if you need a ride to your appointment.”
Jersey Mike’s Subs – Updated 11/30/19
We have been wondering how long it would be before Jersey Mike’s opens. Their sign has been up for weeks and they are working on the inside.
Well, good news! We have heard from Jersey Mike’s and they say the Georgetown store is set to open on Wednesday December 18th!
Jersey Mile’s Subs will be located in the building facing the new Goodwill at Wolf Crossing. Other businesses in that building will be Aspen Dental, Huntington Learning Center and Mahana Fresh.
2/3/19 – Jersey Mike’s Subs is slated to open late 2019 in the now under construction development, Wolf Crossing. We looked them up and they sound good!
They make their own bread, slice their meats and cheeses fresh for each sandwich, cook their roast beef in-house, daily hand prep the veggies and use a special vinegar and oil blend for flavor…
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ALDI Grocery Store – Updated 11/30/19
It’s been a while since our last update about ALDI coming to Georgetown. That’s because not much has changed.
We can still see them on the Developer’s Site Map; it’s been updated a few times and ALDI keeps hanging in there.
We have heard repeatedly that ALDI and LIDL don’t announce their plans for an area until they are ready to open. It’s about competition knowing their plans.
The proposed location is in Wolf Crossing, not too far from the HEB on University and IH-35. There’s a construction trailer at the location now. It is along University right next the the Power Yard. The whole area seems to be in phase two, that’s where Gold’s Gym is slated to come in too.
The image shows the proposed location.
More Here including description & picture gallery.
We’ll keep you posted!
P. Terry’s Burger Stand – Updated 11/30/19
The P. Terry’s Building is looking pretty space age (and fun) as they build it out in Wolf Crossing. Here’s a recent image. Tap for a larger view.
P. Terry’s says they will be opening in March of 2020.
10/31/19 It’s only been a few days since our last update, so we were surprised to see a building there when we went by today. It looks to us like a modular building.
10/19/19 – P. Terry’s has started construction on their new location in Wolf Crossing. It will be located along the IH-35 Service Road between Olive Garden and Firestone.
1/15/19 – The popular burger chain, P. Terry’s is coming to the new Development, Wolf Crossing located in the south east corner of IH35 and University Ave.
New Downtown Parking Garage – Updated 11/23/19
Located behind the Municipal Court Building at Main and 7th Streets
If you took the survey about the new parking garage you’ll recognize the images to the right. The city has created this info-graphic with some details about the information they gathered in the survey.
We also have some info from the city’s docs about how the new parking garage would impact 6th street:
“The City of Georgetown is in the process of designing a parking garage, to be located at the southwest corner of 6th and Main Street.
“The alignment of the site and design of the garage are such that up to 12.67 feet of the garage will encroach into the right of way. This will create future conflicts with the garage and use of the right of way, including potential utility conflicts.
“This item would approve abandonment of that portion of the right of way necessary for construction of the garage to the City. This abandonment will cause a portion of 6th Street to consist of a smaller profile than is provided in the Downtown Master Plan.
“However, the garage will continue to benefit the public by providing public parking, which is one of the purposes outlined for right of way in the Downtown Master Plan.
“Additionally, the other components of the right of way to which the abandoned space would be utilized, street landscaping and sidewalks, will have sufficient space to be constructed after the abandonment per the site engineering completed to date. Utilities currently exist with the area to be abandoned, and will be relocated as part of the garage’s construction.”
And we have learned that the garage would begin construction in 2020 and be completed late 2021.
8/26/19 – We have learned from the Williamson County Sun that there has been a Committee created by the city (May 2019) to guide the design of the new Parking Garage.
Some considerations from the committee are that the 4 story design originally proposed is too high and that we need the new garage to be a canvas for art.
The new parking garage is expected to be completed in 2020 and the projected cost will be $5 Million.
We’ll keep you posted.
1/26/19 – This past Tuesday the City Council was presented with plans for a new parking garage and parking lot.
At a cost of $5,000,000, the proposed 4 story Parking Garage would include approx 200 parking spaces, an elevator and two staircases; and it would be just under 44 feet tall.
The new garage would be located on the lot that now has 47 parking spaces. The new parking garage would offer 200 parking spaces.
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Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa – Updated 11/23/19
1225 S IH 35, Suite 115
Wolf Crossing Center
We have an update from owner Darrell Aubrey, a soon-to-be-retired Army veteran, who is opening his first Hand & Stone.
They have just installed the sign. The opening is planned for the weekend of December 28th.
5/18/19 -Offering facials and skin therapies plus several different types of massages.
More Here https://handandstone.com
Wolf Crossing Development – Updated 11/23/19
Southeast Intersection of IH-35 and University Avenue
The new Wolf Crossing Center is moving right along. There have been quite a few developments since we last updated. We have a few new opening dates:
Olive Garden – Opening December 2nd
Tiff’s Treats – Opening December 7th
St. David’s CareNow – Now Open
P. Terry’s Burger Stand – Opening March 2020
Hand & Stone – Opening Weekend of December 28th
Jason’s Deli – Opening February 2020
New additions include The Yard Milkshake Bar, Palmera’s Tex Mex and Huntington Learning Center.
You can see our list of all the New Restaurants Coming to Wolf Crossing Here.
Here are a few pics from this update. Tap any image for larger view. Tap here to see full update and full gallery.
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- End Building near the San Gabriel River, Aspen Dental and Mahana Fresh, Jersey Mikes,
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- Large Building Close to HI-35, First Watch, Verizon, Hand & Stone, Club Pilates and Tiff’s Treats
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- P. Terry’s modular building is in progress.
10/19/19 – The new center is looking really pretty with all kinds of finishes. We are starting to be able to see what the finished product will look like. The first business to open was the new Goodwill, it officially opened on 10/10/19.
9/15/19 – An article in the Williamson County Sun included a list of businesses that will be here by late this year, early next year or late next year.
Here’s the confirmed list with dates given;
St. David’s CareNow Urgent Care – Late 2019
Willie’s Grille and Ice House – Late 2019
Olive Garden – Late 2019
P. Terry’s – Late 2019
Firestone – Late 2019
Hand and Stone – Late 2019
Club Pilates – Late 2019
Jersey Mike’s Subs – Late 2019
Mahana Fresh – Late 2019
Jason’s Deli – Late 2019
Verizon – Late 2019
Austin Regional Clinic – Late 2019
Tiff’s Treats – January
Marriott Fairfield Inn and Suite – January
First Watch Café – Late 2020
Salons by JC – Late 2020
We’ve taken a bunch of new pics. There are too many to include here.
Learn More Here Including Full Updated Gallery
New Office Park Coming on Williams – Added 11/15/19
Williams Drive just west of Rivery Blvd.
Keister Properties LLC is developing a 3 acre office complex with 3 Buildings consisting of Professional Office Space.
Pre-Leasing will begin early 2020.
Texas Speed and Performance to Build 200,000 sq ft of Commercial Space – Added 11/15/19
157 acres next to the Georgetown Municipal Airport
Georgetown-based Texas Speed and Performance, a high-performance aftermarket automotive parts retailer, is expanding its operations in Georgetown. Founders Trevor Doelling and Jason Mangum have plans to construct two buildings through their real estate company Motion Commercial Properties LLC.
Historic Post Office, Steakhouse and Ballroom – Updated 11/9/19
Across from 600 Degrees Pizza, corner of 8th and Church Streets
This downtown Steakhouse and Ballroom is one step closer to a reality. Planning and Zoning has approved the Special Use Permit, now onto the City Council on Tuesday November 26th. The public may comment during these meetings at 510 West Ninth Street. Source the Williamson County Sun.
See Floor Plans and description below.
5/25/19 – The Historic Post Office in downtown Georgetown will be getting a whole new life when architect Gary Wang’s visions are completed. We attended the Breakfast Links at the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce this week.
The area downstairs will be a steak house with an oyster bar and the upstairs will be a ballroom with a dance floor.
There was a question about how they plan to use the basement in this building. Mr. Wang wouldn’t say, but it seems there’s more news coming about that.
Here are the plans for the first and second floors. Tap either image for larger view.
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- First Floor
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- Second Floor
New Senior Living Campus at Williams and Del Webb – Updated 11/8/19
We’ve found a sign for the new Georgetown Senior Living Center planned to go in at Williams and Del Webb.
The sign is hard to see, it’s behind and to the west of the Walgreens and it faces east.
Here’s a couple of images that show the readable sign and the land behind it. Tap for larger view.
Construction is set to start early 2020 and open late in 2021.
7/2/19 – We have learned about a new Retirement Community coming to Georgetown.
The new campus, located on 13.15 acres. The studio, one and two bedroom units will be leased on a monthly rental basis.
Amenities at the community will include valet and concierge services, several dining experiences (a full-service restaurant, a fine dining venue, and a bistro), a bar and other entertainment areas, a wellness center with salon and spa, multiple activity venues,…
…a state-of-the-art fitness center, club rooms, a theater, a meditation garden, and a courtyard that is interconnected with a resort-caliber pool that offers al fresco dining.
Construction is expected to begin January 2020 with the opening planned for Summer 2021.
Phase II will add 90 independent living residences to the project, bringing the total unit count to 315.
Vanguard Truck Center – Added 11/7/19
North bound HI-35 service road, just north of the North East Inner Loop intersection.
You may have noticed the really big building going up north of town on the service road. It’s a new Truck Center, offering retail truck sales and two service bays.
Here’s a pic we took today of the building, tap for larger view.
Berry Creek Highlands Development – Added 11/7/19
Along State Highway 195
The plan for the 314 acre development includes up to 1,500 residential units, commercial areas, sites for public facilities, a fire station, park and Jarrell ISD Elementary School.
Georgetown City Council approved the rezoning and the creation of a MUD for the Development. It seems the developer has agreed to contribute money for wastewater line extensions, elevated water storage tank and improvements on Shell Rd and SH 195.
Tap image for larger view.
Bluebonnet Plaza – Update 11/7/19
A lot has happened in the Bluebonnet Plaza since our last update. The Academy opened in October and the structure of the development is in. There’s lots of green grass and the roads are in. Some are gravel and some are concrete.
We have heard that Bed Bath and Beyond may be on hold and that Torchy’s Tacos is planning to come in at the corner of Wolf Ranch Parkway and Hwy 29.
We also now know that Tuesday Morning is moving into the Rivery. As for the other proposed businesses, we will need to wait and see.
We drove thru this week and took pictures, as you can see from the images, there’s no ground work being done for more buildings, at this time. See new gallery here.
Added – 10/11/18 – This development, located across from Natural Grocers at the corner of Wolf Ranch Parkway and Hwy 29, will offer over 600,000 sf of rental space. The developers are expecting Party City, Five Below and Academy Sports plus a daycare, grocery store, fitness and medical.
More Information, Gallery and Proposed Business List Here
Grand Living at Georgetown – Updated 11/6/19
1330 W University Ave.
They’ve broken ground on the new development just east of Bluebonnet Plaza.
3/23/19 – Offering Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care Services. Featuring well-appointed residences, a variety of dining venues,a performance theater and an engaging wellness center and spa.
Plus a Library and Grand Lounge, Chapel and Meditation Center, Meandering Gardens, Pet Grooming Center & Piano and Instrumental Practice Rooms.
New Parking Lot Downtown – Updated 11/2/19
8th and Forest Streets
We see some progressive looking activity on the new parking lot the city is working on downtown. Maybe it will be ready for the Lighting of the Square later this month.
Here’s a new images we took this week. Tap image for a larger view.
7/10/19 – If you’ve been downtown lately, you may have noticed the demolition of some buildings along Forest between 7th and 8th Streets. The project is located catty corner of the Library.
This is the location of the new parking lot that will offer 76 additional parking spaces to the downtown area.
More pictures here plus locaton map and other details.
New 7-Eleven Coming – Added 10/30/19
Corner of Jim Hogg Rd and Williams Drive across from Randall’s.
The are doing the dirt work now. Here’s an images of the site we took this week.
We will keep you posted.
Palmeras Tex-Mex Con Sabor – Added 10/30/19
Wolf Crossing
We’ve just learned about a new Tex-Mex Restaurant proposed for Georgetown, it may be a while before it opens.
The reason we say that is Palmeras Tex Mex Con Sabor is proposed/marked for Wolf Crossing in the building along the back of the center that hasn’t been constructed yet.
We found a Palmeras Tex-Mex in Harker Heights. Here’s a description from Palmeras website..
“Presenting the finest in contemporary tex-mex cuisine in Harker Heights, TX, our restaurant specializes in savory enchiladas, tacos, and fajitas, along with mouth-watering appetizers, soups and salads – all with a contemporary spin.”
Image Coming With Sake Spelling Corrected.
Haji Moto Ramen & Sake Bar Downtown – Updated 10/30/19
New Heritage Court at Church and 8th
We have spoken to one of the owners, Mark Thompson, and we have details for you..
The new restaurant will feature an authentic Japanese Menu from Chef Jerry Thompson, Izayka – Japanese Pub with Appetizers, a full bar and Saki bar and a very lively and authentic dining experience.
The opening is expected mid 2020
Here’s the logo, tap for larger image.
Sleep Number Beds – Added 10/30/19
Wolf Crossing
We’ve spoken with the folks at the store in Wolf Ranch and learned they will be moving to Wolf Crossing.
The move is scheduled for January 2020.
Visit Sleep Number Online Here.
The Yard Milkshake Bar – Added 10/25/19
Wolf Crossing, in the large building along IH-35 with First Watch and others.
From their website – “The Yard Milkshake Bar, of course, specializes in Milkshakes! But we also have amazing flavors of ice cream available in bowls and cones, specialty sundaes, floats, and specialty cones. The Yard also has 9 flavors of edible cookie dough. This is a one stop shop for some amazing desserts.
“Each of their specialty shakes is handcrafted and served in a souvenir mason jar. Or, you can build your own shake to get the perfect combination of ice-cream and add-ins.”
Learn More About The Yard Here
Huntington Learning Center – Added 10/25/19
Wolf Crossing, in the building across from the new Goodwill.
They offer tutoring and test prep. This from their website, “We tutor all grades, kindergarten through grade 12, plus adults, in study skills, reading, phonics, spelling, vocabulary, elementary through advanced math, and science, and more. We prep for the SAT, ACT, GED, ASVAB, PARCC, HSPT, ISEE, state exams, and more.”
Wolf Lakes Village Italian Style Development – Updated 10/25/19
It seems this project is still in the planning stages for this year. We understand from a recent release from the Community Impact that the developer is not ready to break ground in 2019, citing the reason as ‘still in the planning stages’.
4/16/19 – We have now learned, from the City, that this project is expected to break ground for utilities sometime in 2019.
12/18 – From the City…”Initial plans for….Wolf Lakes Village were approved by the Georgetown City Council at their meeting last night 12/11. The project includes office, retail, entertainment, hotels, and 2,400 housing units totaling 5.3 million square feet of development phased over several years. Continue reading the update from the city.
Earlier in 2018 – This development is underway. With many city approvals including the Phasing Plan, Architectural Site Plan, Planned Unit Development and more. To be built out within 10 years.
The development would include 4 million square feet of space for corporate campuses, a cathedral, bell tower, apartments, homes and retail. Ms. Wolf McLachlan described a place where people could live, work, shop and play.
Located at Interstate 35 and Texas Hwy 29; the community would include a wedding chapel, three lakes, a plaza and arched bridges, a cinema, cathedral and 3500-seat amphitheater.
Learn More Including Detailed description, updates and video.
Tap for larger view of all Three Phases.
Hidden Oaks at Berry Creek – Added 10/25/19
Located on a portion of the historic Shell Ranch, a working cattle ranch in Georgetown, Texas dating back to the 1800s. The land has existed in the same state for hundreds of years and has never been cleared or cultivated.
Therefore, ancient Live Oak trees have grown to be over 400 years old, some over 50 inches in diameter.
Residential lots have been carefully laid out to preserve the beauty of the natural landscape and to protect the Heritage Oaks that cover the property.
Phase 1 of the development will feature 114 home sites consisting of 46 Estate Lots and 68 Garden Homes. Home sites are currently available for purchase and will be ready for new home construction in February 2020.
There are an additional two phases planned.
Image Courtesy City of Georgetown – Tap for larger view.
Parkside on the River Subdivision – Added 10/25/19
Located west if IH-35, between Hwy 29 and Leander Road
The new Subdivision that will front the south fork of the San Gabriel River has been approved by the City Council.
The decision will allow for the creation of 2,500 single family houses in the next 15 years. The new development, located in Georgetown’s extraterritorial jurisdiction, consists of 1,148.
Home prices will start in the low $300,000 range and construction start is planned for 2020. The plans include a future elementary school on the east side of the development.
Thanks to the Williamson County Sun.
More Here
Office Condos – Added 10/23/19
Directly in front of Gabriel’s Overlook on Hwy 29
We’ve learned about a new set of office condos that are coming to Georgetown. There will be a State Farm Insurance office located there and other units available for rent.
Expected completion is Summer 2020.
Woodsprings Suites Extended Stay Hotel – Added 10/19/19
904 Rockmoor Drive
We’ve just learned about the Woodsprings Suites Extended Stay Hotel being built just south of Lenader Road & IH 35, behind Caliber Collision. Their plans are to be open early 2020.
Here’s an image of the property we took today. Tap for larger view.
More Here Including Map and Gallery
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Mahana Fresh – Added 10/19/19
Wolf Crossing Development
Building facing Goodwill
Mahana Fresh will be coming to Georgetown and we understand it will be opening later this year.
Here’s a pic we took of the building this week. We understand that the suite located at the back of the building, along the San Gabriel River, will be their new home.
This image shows where Mahana Fresh will be located in the building.
Description
-Guests can choose between poke bowls or rolls.
-Value-driven, fast-casual concept, centered on providing fresh, healthy, delicious choices. Offering a variety of fresh options that can accommodate a wide range of dietary needs: from keto, to vegan, to everything in between. Using absolutely no high-fructose corn syrup, and many ingredients are gluten-free and dairy-free.
-The menu consists of Bases, Veggies, Proteins, Sauces and Extras.
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Greek Gyros Restaurant – Updated 10/19/19
1211 Leaner Road, the former location of Paisano’s
10/15/19 – We’ve been by the soon-to-open Greek Gyros Restaurant! It’s looking really pretty and they told us they hope to be open in two weeks! We got some new pics of the inside and found out they are hiring.
To apply call 347-353-6263, or stop by.
9/7/19 – We found a new Greek Restaurant and after speaking with the owners…we feel this will be the real thing.
We found the family, Dad, Mom and Son, busy getting the new store ready for us and they said they will be serving Authentic Greek food, including Gyros, Pizza, Salads and a lot more.
This will be store number 3 for the family and they tell us they expect to open sometime in October.
Learn More, Gallery and Map Here
Fairfield Inn by Mariott – Added 10/13/19
Wolf Crossing Development
We can see Fairfield Inn on the developers brochure. It’s proposed location will be along the back of the development kind of behind the Goodwill. We understand from what seems like a reliable source that it will be opening in January 2020.
Here’s a pic showing the soon-to-be location. Tap for larger view.
You can see the Developers Brochure Here.
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New Fire Station No. 7 – Updated 10/5/19
The new Fire Station is coming along. Here’s a new image we took recently.
8/10/19 – Georgetown is getting a new Fire Station, and Medical Department! Construction is underway.
The location is across the street from St. Helen Catholic Church on Hwy 29 (University Avenue) east of town. And the sign says “Coming March 2020.”
Dragonfly Sage Treasures & Tales Closing – Added 10/02/19
The downtown store will be closing at the end of December 2019. “Our building was sold and our rent is being raised to levels that are unsustainable, so we can no longer retain the space we are in.
“We have looked at other locations, but as of yet, we have not found a new space that meets our accessibility and budget requirements…”
Torchy’s Tacos – Added 10/2/19
Bluebonnet Plaza
We are hearing rumors that Torchy’s Tacos is working to come to Georgetown. And that the location will be in Bluebonnet Plaza.
We will keep you posted!
Lost Quarry Subdivision – Added 9/27/19
Leander Rd
It’s located along Leander Rd, west of the new Southwest Bypass (maybe a couple of miles) on the north side of the road.
They have a cool new sign up and the streets are in. We took a ride though the soon to be neighborhood and took a few pic for you.
We still haven’t been able to find any more details. But it sure is pretty. The streets wind and there are lots of trees.
Firestone Tires – Updated 9/24/19
Wolf Crossing Development
We’ve been wondering how they would treat the new building and it looks like they are covering the metal and getting ready for some sort of attractive facade and they are working on towers on either end.
Location – It’s the building on the far south lot of the development.
Here’s a pic we took yesterday. Tap the image for a larger view.
3/13/19 – Firestone Complete Auto Care is one of the stores slated for the Wolf Crossing Development. We spoke with a manager at the Round Rock store and learned that they are planning to open a store in Georgetown. The services they offer will include tires, brakes and oil changes.
New Convenience Store – Updated 9/24/19
Hwy 29 Just West of Water Oaks Entrance
The folks west of town along Hwy 29, will have a new option for a gas and convenience store soon.
Tap image for larger view.
Retail, Restaurant and Office Coming on West Hwy 29 – Added 9/22/19
We have just learned about a new center coming in along Hwy 29 West of town.
We understand the project will include 40,000 sq ft of retail and restaurant space and 150,000 sq ft of office condos.
The location is near the entrance to the Water Oak Development and the timing is this year.
More details coming soon.
Membership Pharmacy – Added 9/21/19
Ochna Health Direct Primary Care, LLC
Ochna Health Pharmacy is a 100% membership-supported Pharmacy. By keeping the costs low and purchasing from wholesalers they can offer an affordable membership cost to those who need it most.
Prescriptions are dispensed at cost, with no markup of any kind.
Coming December.
QuikTrip – Added 9/21/19
3921 Shell Road
There’s a new QuikTrip Convenience Store and Gas Station in the works for Georgetown and the location this time is Shell Road.
Tap image for larger view.
Doug Smith Performance Center – Updated 9/21/19
2nd and Rock Streets
We went by the Doug Smith Performance Center today and got some new pics for you.
It’s looking more and more like the artists rendering.
5/25/19 – They have broken ground on the new 14,000 square foot Doug Smith Performance Center. This center will offer the Palace Theater a location for their arts education program for youth.
This new 3 story building will allow growth in a space designed and built especially as a Children’s Theater.
The new building will offer:
-200+ seat performance space
-Dance studio with a professional dance floor
-7 class rooms
-Rehearsal Space
-8 bathrooms across 3 floors
-Outdoor terrace for events and special classes
-Teacher’s Lounge
-Storage/wardrobe spaces
-Elevator and 2 staircases
Georgetown Development Pipeline Map – Added 9/12/19
We found this Georgetown Development Pipeline Map PDF when we were doing some research.
It is dated September of 2018, but it has some very interesting information about what’s coming to Georgetown.
Americas Best Contacts & Eyeglasses – Added 9/8/19
Wolf Ranch Center next to Fish City Grill
We found a new business coming to Wolf Ranch Town Center. The suite number is 1020.
The opening date is October 4th, 2019.
Here are a couple of pics we took yesterday. Tap either image for a larger view.
From their Website, it looks like they have great prices. Learn More Here.
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Wolf Ranch Development – Added 9/7/19
Just west of DB Wood on the south side of Hwy 29
If you’ve been down Hwy 29 west of Georgetown you may have noticed a very large section of property that’s been cleared.
We understand that this is a development by Wolf Ranch featuring single family homes and mixed use properties. The info we have says there will be development on both sides of the South West Bypass.
We’ve been told the name of the development is Wolf Ranch West. We’ll keep you posted.
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WagHeaven – Updated 9/7/19
2 New Georgetown Locations
The First Wag Heaven on Williams Drive is Open! We will have info on the second on by the Monument Cafe as soon as it’s available.
5/25/19 – Recently Ken and I had the pleasure of meeting with the owners of the soon coming Wag Heaven. We learned they will be offering hypo-allergenic pet products with no soy, corn or wheat, at affordable prices.
There are 2 Wag Heaven locations coming to Georgetown this year:
-By the Monument Cafe near Lark & Owl Booksellers – The partners hope to open this location late 2019.
-In the Mas Fajitas Shopping center by Cyclewerx – This store is Open!
Concept 1 of 2. Tap image for larger view.
Downtown Building Gets New Concept & Distillery – Updated 8/31/19
Corner of 7th and Main Streets
We understand that the Distillery is still in the works for the building at the corner of 7th and Main.
The restaurant group that was slated for the space has backed out, but we also understand there will still be some sort of a food concept at that location.
And the Owners have settled on a name for the distillery! It’s Hitch Hall Spirits!
Construction is slated to start early 2020 and we should be able to enjoy a brew by late summer 2020.
5/18/19 – You may have noticed the signs on the windows of the former City Council Chambers Building, they are planning to do quite a bit to the existing building.
The location is at the corner of 7th and Main Streets. We know that one of the new spaces will be holding a Brewery but the new design will create spaces for a lot of new stores.
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Mango Tango Asian Restaurant – Added 8/31/19
Corner of Main and E. 7th Streets, downtown
Downtown Georgetown will be getting a new Asian Restaurant. Mango Tango will specialize in Cambodian Food and Japanese bubble tea and will offer a full bar.
We went by the location and got a couple of shots. This is how it looks now. There’s a really big window facing Church street and we understand the building’s owner will be doing some improvements to the outside of the building.
Opening target date is January 2020.
The Watkins Building – Updated 8/31/19
815 South Main
The new downtown Watkins Building is coming along. The brick work is finally complete and they have been installing windows. Here are few new images we took this week. Tap any image for slideshow and gallery.
We have learned from the architect that this building will feature a park on the side between the new building and Grace Heritage. There will be out door tables and garage doors that open to the building.
2/20/19 – It’s the new 2 story home of the Watkins Insurance Group and tenants.
The new building is located right next to Grace Heritage Center and behind Sweet Lemon Kitchen, in what used to be a parking lot.
Construction began on the 9,600 sq. ft. building last July (2018) and is scheduled for completion summer 2019.
More Here Including Map and Pics.
River Place Development – Updated 8/24/19
8/22/19 Update – The River Place Development looks to be moving along. The billboards that used to be on the North side of the bridge and across from El Monumento are no more.
We took a picture of the workers as they were removing the large signs.
Developers Sam and Rebecca Pfister have big plans for the block located along South Austin Avenue, across from El Monumento Restaurant.
Plans for Phase I of the development include a three story building with covered parking and office Space on the first floor, office space on the second floor and apartments on the third floor.
Tap image for larger view.
Salado Glassworks – Updated 8/24/19
205 West 6th Street
8/22/19 – Salado Glass Works was planning to open their new Georgetown location in early September.
They tell us they are experiencing construction delays and they say it will be after January before they can move to Georgetown. We will keep you posted.
7/13/19 – We have spoken to the folks at Salado Glassworks and they are Coming to Downtown Georgetown! Their new location will be next to The Monument Cafe in the building with Lark and Owl Booksellers and Wag Heaven.
Gordmans Department Store – Added 8/24/18
1103 Rivery Blvd
We have confirmation that we will be getting a Gordmans Department Store. It’s called an Every Day Off Store with everyday low prices and no sales or coupons; like a TJ Maxx.
Gordmans is owned by Stage, the same company that owns Bealls. Gordmans will be replacing Bealls at their current location in The Rivery.
HOLT® CAT – Updated 8/15/19
2101 Airport Rd
www.holtcat.com
We have learned that Holt Cat is having a Job Fair on Saturday September 7th. The Hours will be 8am to 1pm.
8/7/19 – This really huge project has come a long way, they have more buildings now and a sign along IH 35.
We went by and took some pics this week. Tap any image for a larger view and slideshow.
Holt Cat broke ground on their 85,000 ft facility January 30th, 2018. The 75 acres where Holt Cat will be is located along Airport Road and is tagged for small-scale industry and commercial use. The city is expecting to see more growth in this area.
Their original expected completion date is summer 2019.
Proposed Streets and Future Land Use – Added 8/9/19
We have learned of a map from the city showing the proposed streets and future land use for Georgetown Texas.
“This is the general plan the Council is using to develop resource allocation strategies and make decisions on road bonds, zoning, water and wastewater infrastructure and other issues pertaining to managing “growth”, ~Council Person Steve Fought.
Find Image of the Map and Legend Here
New Convenience Store and Retail in SE Georgetown – Added 8/4/19
We’ve been watching the development along Westinghouse just east of Mays Street for a while now and they are starting to build a pretty large building on a really large lot.
The sign says it will be a 5000 sq ft Convenience Store with Branded Gasoline. It also says there will be 9200 sq ft of retail space.
Here are the signs, one tells the story and one shows the finished product. You can see that it’s going to be a pretty big building when it’s completed.
Tap either image for larger view.
We’ll keep you posted
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New Purple Heart Community For Severely Injured Vets – Added 8/1/19
We have learned that Georgetown is going to be the home of The Purple Heart Integrated Project. This community will be the first of it’s kind in the nation.
The completed community will include 80 homes and an 8,000 sq. ft. facility offering high-tech training, co-working space, computer lab and a health clinic.
Plus the campus will also feature a small banquet facility with a commercial kitchen, a swimming pool, a recreation center, raised gardens and a rainwater collection system.
It will be a residential occupational training facility for physically disabled veterans where the veteran and their families will live in ADA “green” homes. The Purple Heart Vets will be offered training to facilitate development of life skills in preparation for independent living.
The residents will include Purple Heart recipients as well as other severely injured veterans.
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Planet Fitness – Added 7/13/19
Georgetown Texas
It’s our understanding, from a very reliable source, that Georgetown will be getting a Planet Fitness. And it will be the new style like the one they just finished building at Parmer and MoPac.
We don’t know the location yet, but the plan is to open in 2020. We’ve looked on the artist renderings and developers brochures for Wolf Crossing and for Bluebonnet Plaza and we don’t see Planet Fitness. We’ll keep you posted.
New Convenience Store Gas and Retail – Updated 7/9/19
2090 Westinghouse Road/at 1460
The new convenience, gas and retails location is coming along. Now they have the cover up and a lot of workers on the scene.
Here’s a new pic we took, tap for larger view..
5/19 – The building is pretty massive looking from the road and it has three separate doors for retail.
No way to tell when construction will be complete, we’ll keep you posted.
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Atlas Senior Living – Added 7/9/19
Georgetown Texas
We have learned about a new Senior Living Community that will be coming to Georgetown.
Birmingham based, Atlas Senior Living will begin construction on their new Georgetown location, and their New Braunfels location, during the first quarter of 2020.
The communities will each have 231 units: 175 independent living, 40 assisted living and 16 memory care units. Atlas expects to hire over 100 people full-time for each community.
We do not know the location of this Community at the time of this posting.
We’ll keep you posted.
600 Degrees Market – Updated 6/29/19
114 E. Seventh Street Suite 115
The opening has been updated to Summer 2019.
They are doing some really cool things, here’s a new pic, this image is in the courtyard.
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Here’s a recent image of the new tile floor, the new wood ceiling and the future mural on the north wall of the patio. Tap either image for larger view.
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4/13 – The new 600 Degrees Market is shaping up with some added features like wooden planter boxes in front, and a new ceiling for their courtyard.
3/5/19 – We’ve spoken with the owners about the new 600 Degrees Market! And we have some exciting details for you…
The new production kitchen will allow for less waiting at both locations and will feature a state-of-the-art brick oven.
When you visit you can enjoy open case artisan and craft beer, seating in their new covered courtyard and inside seating.
There’s a location map at the link below with both locations shown.
Learn More Pictures and Map showing both locations.
Image Courtesy The Wish Well House
Wish Well House Event Venue – Added 6/9/19
511 South Main
This venue will offer an indoor entertaining space that can seat up to 300 people with a dance floor and interior cocktail space. Combining the two indoor areas is an outdoor courtyard perfect for wedding ceremonies or outdoor dining.
Scheduled to be completed in 2020.
A bit of history from their website – “1920 was the date. And Sheriff Lee O. Allen was the man behind the building, constructing the then, 8 room home, into a refuge for his growing family.
“Sheriff Allen, one of the counties first, was in the midst of helping the future Governor of Texas, Dan Moody, investigate the Ku Klux Klan in what would eventually help bring the downfall of the Klan in the State of Texas.”
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Westinghouse Road Corporate Center – Updated 6/9/19
1200 Block between FM 1460 and Mays Street.
We have some more details about this project, here’s an image of what is proposed.
Westinghouse Road Corporate Center is a 15.93-acre mixed-use development offering offering office, medical office, flex, and retail buildings when fully built out.
Sites are available for sale or build to suit. Buildings are scheduled for competion the third quarter of 2019.
10/10/18 – The Georgetown City Council approved an economic development agreement that paves the way for the construction of a 98,000-square-foot business park on Westinghouse Road.
The Westinghouse Business Center will provide speculative space for a variety of commercial uses, such as medical, technology and professional services, as well as retail space. Continue Reading
New Gated Condos – Updated 5/29/19
Maybe 6660 Hwy 29
We have learned from a reader that the land is for sale, once someone buys that land they will develop 27 condo units. She said the cost may be in the mid-$500,000.
27 Condos in a Gated Community are coming.
We found this ribbon today along Hwy 29 east of Georgetown.
We will keep you posted.
Tuesday Morning – Updated 5/18/19
The Rivery
There are a bunch of signs on the building where Tuesday Morning will be coming. They are taking quite a bit of space and more than one space.
Here’s an official poster from the former Cherry Berry Yogurt and there are similar signs in the former windows of ABC Scrubs and Cici’s Pizza locations.
5/11/19 – The Tuesday Morning located along the IH-35 Service Road near HEB will be moving. We first thought they would be moving to Wolf Crossing, but now we understand that they are moving to the Rivery Town Crossing where Cherry Berry Yogurt and Cici’s Pizza were located.
More Here as Available
New City Plaza – Added 5/11/19
West of Downtown
There’s a new City Plaza under consideration at this time. This would be an area around the City Buildings that would be a small event venue and connect the city buildings.
Wildflower House of Tea – Updated 5/11/19
Location to be determined
From the Williamson County Sun – Plans are to open Wildflower Ranch – Wild-flower House of Tea, a destination location with cottage-style accommodations, a tasting room, a wildflower farm and community event venue in Georgetown.
The owner’s goal is for the venue to be within a 15 to 20-minute drive from the Square. Construction is expected to start in summer 2020.
We will keep you posted.
Find them at Second Saturday Market Days.
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Wildflower House of Tea is a curated collection of specialty tea for the free-spirited, independent thinkers, and perpetual daydreamers. Learn More Here
Party City – Added 4/6/19
Bluebonnet Plaza across from Natural Grocers
Party City is slated to be one of the tenants in the soon-to-be-built Bluebonnet Plaza located along Hwy 29 across from Natural Grocers.
The publicly traded retail chain sells Party Supplies, Birthday Party Supplies, Halloween Costumes, helium tanks, candy, pinatas, decorations, baking supplies, gifts, personalized products, custom invitations and banners and a lot more.
New KFC near Sun City – Added 4/1/19
We have heard that there will be a brand new store near Sun City. We are working to confirm.
More info here as available.
HEB on Hwy 29 and IH-35 – Added 3/29/19
There’s a lot of work going on behind the HEB store on University Ave, we thought it might be the beginning of the ‘new’ store.
So, we went inside and spoke with the store manager and she said they are not getting a new store. The work going on behind is working on the pipes.
I explained that a new store appears in plans we’ve seen and she said they were told “no new store”, that’s why they have been upgrading the current store.
Tap for larger view.
New Development Along Shell Road – Added 3/24/19
Just north of Williams Drive
There’s a new development being proposed along Shell Road, just north of Williams Drive.
According to our sources the city has begun the process of approval.
The developer is proposing 1,047 single-family homes, 246 town homes, and 220 multi-family units, 13 acres of commercial/retail/office, 28 acres of public parkland, two amenity centers, an internal trail with the ability to connect with a future trail to West Side Park, and additional open space.
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Kork Wine Bar – Updated 3/23/19
815 S Main Street
First Floor of the, now under Construction, Watkins Building
We took a picture at the construction site today, it shows their cool logo.
New wine bar planning to open Fall 2019
Parmer Ranch Development – Added 3/6/19
Williams Drive and Ronald Reagan Blvd.
Parmer Ranch is a new development approved by the City Council at their meeting last week.
The total development is 454 acres. At build-out, the proposal allows for a maximum of 1,170 single-family homes, multi-family development, a neighborhood amenity center, an elementary school, 47 acres of open space, for trails, parks, storm water management and water quality features, and 70 acres for office, retail, and medical uses.
LIDL Grocery Store – Updated 3/3/19
Williams Drive West of HEB
Here’s a map (from a reader) of the location. Click the image for a larger view.
Pronounced lee-duhl. Here are some of the ways LIDL is different from other grocery stores in the US:
-Lower prices
-Smaller stores featuring in-house brands
-More Efficient displays and practices
-Rotation of “in and out specials” that are released every Monday and Thursday
-Inexpensive Award Winning Wines
LIDL is a German chain with many US Stores.
Express Car Wash and Detail Center and Dog Wash – Added 2/11/19
Williams Drive West of Merritt Heritage.
Here’s an image of the sign located along Williams Drive. Sounds interesting!
Click the image for larger view.
More here as available.
Five Below – Added 1/30/19
Bluebonnet Plaza
West University
Five Below is one of the new stores slated for the Bluebonnet Shopping Center; located across from Natural Grocers on West University Blvd.
Here’s the description we found on their Facebook Page; “Five Below is a store of unlimited possibilities where tweens, teens, and beyond let go & have fun while finding the coolest stuff for $5 or less in over 700 stores and online.”
Projected opening is 2020.
Bed Bath & Beyond – Added 1/30/19
Bluebonnet Plaza
West University
Here’s another large retailer coming to Georgetown TX! It’s Bed Bath & Beyond and they are going to be located in the new Bluebonnet Plaza across from Natural Grocers on Hwy 29.
The projected opening is 2020.
Petco – Added 1/27/19
Bluebonnet Plaza
The new Petco will be located across from Natural Grocers on Hwy 29.
The new store is slated for completion sometime in 2020.
Remember, if you are opening a new business send us an email and tell us a little bit about your business and where you will be located and we’ll include your business in the list above.
Would Love to see a Trader Joe’s in Georgetown.
Would LOVE to have a Trader Joe’s here as well!
I believe you need to check out Holt Cat . From I35 you can see their concrete building & their driveway off i35 access rd. They have made a lot of progress.
Hi Margo, good idea! We will do that next week, thank you. And thank you for reading too.. -Anne
Is a Lowe’s coming to Georgetown soon?
Is Costco coming to Georgetown?
Costco told me that the way to get one nearer is to request it to Costco
That is how they decide where they will build next. By direct consumer demand.
It would be great to have a “Big Lots” in Georgetown.
They’re supposed to be building a new gold’s gym on highway 29 by hwy 183. We’re moving to the area and the manager at gold’s gym on Whitestone boulevard told me that they just broke ground on hwy 29 by 183. This gold’s gym would be very close to where we’re living. If someone could give me an address to something nearby I would like to drive by and take a look to see how far it is going to be from my house. Thankyou
Hi Adam, We only have Georgetown Businesses… We have Crunch Fitness Coming into the Bluebonnet Plaza at Hwy 29 and Wolf Ranch Parkway in the Bluebonnet Plaza. And we have Gold’s Gym coming in at IH35 and University at Wolf Crossing..
Hi do we know when the Gold’s gym is scheduled to open?
Hi LaTonya, That’s on the list for Wolf Crossing so it might open late this year or early next year. No signs are up yet. We will add it to the Coming Soon Page as soon as we know something. We appreciate you reading! ~Anne
Is Louisiana Crab Shack about to open in Georgetown?
Yes, we’ve added what we know. Thanks for reading Trudy!
What about a central market in georgetown
Hi Jessica, we have not heard a word about a Central Market coming, yet. 🙂 Thanks for reading..
Hi, could you add me to your distribution list to receive updates?
Thank you!
You bet Carrie, you are added and we are very glad to have you with us! ~Anne
It would be nice to have some larger restaurants here in addition to Olive Garden instead or in addition to all the fast food restaurants.
Yes, georgetown needs good full service restaurants. Have enough pizza and tex mex and other fast foods
What is being built on williams drive almost to riverary.
Hi Donna, the only thing we can think of that’s going on around there is the Rivery Road Extension. Can you send us a picture to havingfun@hellogeorgetown.com?
Thanks for reading!
Praying for a Half Price Books!
Trader Joe’s employees keep encouraging people to request new TJ’s on the company’s website. Supposedly, the more inquiries they get the more interested they will be in our area.
I would love to see Einstein Bagel 🥯
We need a Barnes and Noble in Georgetown
Need a Cracker Barrel
Does anyone have any information on the projected Cedar Lake West development buy HEB on Williams and Wildwood? If so, do we know what potential businesses are going in?
Hi Natalie, we don’t have any confirmed info for that development. We have heard speculation that a bank and Chick-fil-A will be going in there, but nothing definite and no time frame. If you learn something we would love to know. Thanks for reading, Anne
Please bring a Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, J Crew and more upscale stores!
When will the carnival for the fall be coming to town ??
Hi Nikia, we are told they will be having a carnival this fall, but the dates have not been worked out yet. We are on it and will update our post and share it asap. Thanks for reading, Anne
I just want to piggy back on all the other requests for a Trader Joe’s! A Home Goods would be fantastic also.
How about a Cracker Barrel in Georgetown? The one in Round Rock is always full.
Would love to have a Bruegger’s Bagels here in Georgetown since driving to the only location in our area for a real New York style is on Bee Cave Road in Austin. Beats Einstein Bros. Bagels in my humble option.
We need a grocery store on the north east side of Georgetown. Any plans for that?
Hi Patty, no, not at this time. We have heard rumors that there could be one going in at 1461 and the Southeast Inner Loop. But that’s not definite and not on the north side. We’ll keep our eyes open! Thanks for reading, ~Anne
A Freddie’s burger place and a Torchies Taco place would make the fast food choices here…complete. Then we could build more sit down restaurants…I LOVE what is going on in Georgetown Texas. I hope our roads can keep up ! Thank you for these updates….extremely informative!!!!!
Hi Melissa, you’re very welcome. Thank you for reading! ~Anne
Great Job?
Thank you Jacque!!