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The World’s Oldest Skydiver Is From Texas
WWII veteran Alfred Blaschke, 106, from Georgetown, TX, became the holder of the Guinness World Record for oldest person to tandem skydive... twice. Let me explain. Back in 2020, old Al decided he wanted to skydive to show his support for his grandchildren graduating college. Well, at 103, there were...
Whataburger and H-E-B Have Come Together for the Ultimate Texas Combo
If I asked you to name the Holy Trinity of Texas, I bet you could get it right on the first try - Buc-ee's, Whataburger, H-E-B. We love Buc-ee's for their fun t-shirts, Beaver Nuggets, restrooms you can dine in and, oh yeah, gas. Forget the golden arches, Texans want to eat a Whataburger under a Flying W. You'll find some of the freshest groceries and great tasting store brand items at H-E-B, just not in East Texas. But what if I told you that in Hutto, Texas, there is a combo of H-E-B and Whataburger? There is and its not the only town to have one.
Berry Springs Park and Preserve in Georgetown temporarily closes for renovations
Berry Springs Park and Preserve offers visitors a 300-acre greenspace to explore. (Courtesy Williamson County Parks & Recreation) Beginning on May 20, Williamson County’s Berry Springs Park and Preserve, located at 1801 CR 152, Georgetown, will be temporarily closed due to construction on the park’s main entrance road, according to a county news release.
Pflugerville librarian: Reading challenges among highlights of summer programming
The Pflugerville Public Library Summer Programming encourages everyone to read, make and explore. We have a full summer of events and reading challenges for the entire family. Our popular summer reading challenges are back. The library uses Beanstack, an online reading tracker, for all our reading challenges. Beanstack allows you to track the books or minutes you read over the summer, log activitie, and more. The library’s Beanstack site is live! This year’s Summer Reading Challenges will be available June 1. When you log in for the first time, you will need to create an account to participate.
Dutch Bros Coffee opens in south Georgetown
Operating in 17 states, Dutch Bros Coffee serves a variety beverages. (Courtesy Dutch Bros Coffee) Dutch Bros Coffee opened its second Georgetown location in mid-May. The drive-thru chain is known for hot and iced coffees, cold brew and freezes. Dutch Bros also sells energy drinks, shakes, iced teas, smoothies, lemonade, sparkling soda, chai and Dutch cocoa.
Heads Up, Georgetown! Berry Springs Park Closure for Enhancements Begins May 20
Berry Springs Park and Preserve in Georgetown, Texas, will temporarily close starting May 20, 2024, for construction. The park, located at 1801 C.R. 152, is expected to reopen after three weeks. The closure will allow for road improvements at the main entrance.
Pflugerville Animal Hospital moving to new location
Pflugerville Animal Hospital offers preventative care, surgery, dental care, boarding and emergency care. (Courtesy Pflugerville Animal Clinic) Pflugerville Animal Hospital will be moving into a new space beginning in early 2025. The clinic has been operating in Pflugerville since 2003, providing routine and emergency veterinary services and is open seven...
Drive-thru coffee shop Mojo Coffee to open in Georgetown
The drive-thru coffee shop serves lattes, breves, mochas, frappes and cold brew. (Courtesy Mojo Coffee) Mojo Coffee, a drive-thru coffee shop, is slated to open in Georgetown later this year. The Central Texas-based chain serves specialty coffee drinks, cold brew, frappes, shakes, energy drinks, tea, lemonade and pastries. The family-owned...
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