1. New transit station
Construction of a new Capital Area Rural Transportation System transit station is underway at 3620 S. Austin Ave., just north of SE Inner Loop. The CARTS station, which is expected to be complete by fall 2009, will serve as a stop for regional buses, freight vehicles and private carriers such as Greyhound. A new park-and-ride lot will also be available. Visit www.ridecarts.com.
2. Awarding experience
GTX Awards and Engraving, offering personalized engraved items for sports teams and businesses, opened under its new name Jan. 1 at 1915 N. Austin Ave. Formerly Yours For Keeps, the store was purchased by Ty and Crystal Gipson, owners of Minuteman Press, and Georgetown Sporting Goods owners Brian and Cindy Burkhart. Call 868-5881 or visit www.gtxawards.com.
3. Same digs, new treasures
The owners of His and Her Treasures, 112 W. Eighth St., have added a walk-in cigar humidor to the shop’s selection of Mexican pottery, Willow Tree Angels and other custom-made crafts. Call 868-3288 or visit www.hisandhertreasuresgeorgetown.com.
4. Chantal’s is back
Chantal’s Bistro, 204 E. Eighth St., celebrated a grand re-opening Feb. 5. The restaurant is now open for dinner Thursday to Saturday 4:30 p.m. to closing and Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for brunch. Call 535-6143 or visit www.chantalsbistro.com.
5. Rest insured
The Square is now home to the new office of Nationwide Insurance/The Dollar Agency, which opened at 109 W. Seventh St. Jan. 12. The agency specializes in home, auto, life, boat and motorcycle insurance. Call 869-2211.
6. Georgetown sounds
Aspiring musicians have a new venue in which to sharpen their skills. Georgetown Music Studio opened Jan. 12 and is now signing up students of all ages for lessons in piano, guitar, drums, violin, fiddle and accordion. The studio, 2544 Shell Road, Ste. A, currently employs six instructors who teach private and group sessions. Call 868-2255 or visit www.georgetownmusicstudio.org.
7. Start the presses
Work was completed in January on an expansion project at Minuteman Press, 1011 Leander Road. Incorporating the space formerly occupied by Budget Optical, the new floor plan allows the business to include large-format sign making. Call 931-2211 or visit www.mmptx.com.
8. Through the grapevine
Georgetown Winery, formerly known as D’Vine Wine of Georgetown, will relocate to 715 Main St. in February. In addition to selling locally made wine and gifts, the business also hosts winemaking classes and private events. Call 869-8600 or visit www.georgetownwinery.com.
Spur of the moment
After the City of Georgetown took over maintenance of Austin Avenue/Business 35 from Leander Road to Williams Drive, the Texas Department of Transportation renamed its portions of the road. The section from SE Inner Loop north to Leander Road became Spur 26, and from Williams Drive north to NE Inner Loop became Spur 158.
Downtown Wi-Fi
Visitors to the Square will be able to access the internet wirelessly with the launch of a free city network unveiled Feb. 10. In development since the summer, the Wi-Fi system covers the Square with signals from four access points. Laptop owners who connect to the network will be automatically redirected to a website with log-on instructions. Call 930-3652 or visit www.georgetown.org.
Fite fire with fire
Robert Fite has been selected to serve as the new chief of the Georgetown Fire Department. Fite last worked as a battalion chief in Richardson, Texas. He fills the position vacated when former chief Anthony Lincoln retired in May. For more information, call 930-3723 or visit www.georgetown.org/departments/fire.
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