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Museum Reveals "Women of Williamson County" Exhibit
The Williamson Museum
unveiled its latest new exhibit March 1—a photo array of some of the most influential and groundbreaking ladies who helped build our County into the productive and prosperous place we know it to be today. Museum Executive Director Mickie Ross says, "The saying goes 'Behind every great man there is a great woman. In Williamson County the women stand in front.'" The photography exhibit features 16 women who have made a difference in Williamson County, past and present. These women taught our children, shared the history of the county, sang and danced and were public servants in the political arena and the non-profit world. From the first white woman up the Chisholm Trail to the founding of Wag-A-Bag, visitors will be greeted by images and stories about the women who have positively impacted our area. One such lady is Jessie Daniel Ames (1883-1972). Ms. Ames graduated Southwestern University in 1902, when few women were
even allowed to attend universities. When her husband passed away in 1916, she returned to Georgetown, and in 1919 organized the Georgetown Equal Suffrage League and the Texas League of Women Voters. She later became the Director of the Commission on Interracial Cooperation's Women's Committee and founded the Association of Southern Women for the Prevention of Lynching. She continued to work on racial equality issues until her death in Georgetown in 1972. The museum will continue its efforts during 2019 and programming will be announced to highlight the accomplishments of these and other women of Williamson County. The Museum is free and open to the public Wednesday to Friday: 12pm5pm and Saturday, 10am-5pm.
From top, L-R: Museum Director Mickie Ross at the opening reception • Jennifer Harris, Julia Cooper and Diane Thomas frame Jennifer's exhibit • Paulette Taylor and her exhibit from the Shotgun House • Books and collateral collected by museum staff highlight the struggles and successes of Williamson Women • Yolanda Sanchez, founder of the Round Rock Ballet Folklorico, poses near the exhibit entrance.
America's Polo Match Coming to Georgetown
On March 22-
23, the Victory Cup—known as “America’s Polo Match” is coming to Garey Park in Georgetown for a day of green grass, majestic horses, heart pounding polo, food partners, and— weather permitting—hot air balloons. Founder and owner Greg Ball (above) played polo when he was an Air Force officer and has kept the sport in his life ever since. He began scheduling matches in the Washington DC area, and is now working out of Fredericksburg, Texas. He and his partner Joe Bachmeier have worked seven days a week to take the event to a national level, and today, they are proud to sponsor more than 30 annual events. "It is a very intense sport played in a beautiful environment," he says. "I created the Victory Cup as a business, and although we are a 9
for-profit organization, we give back to Purple Heart Homes on an annual basis. We hope to raise $100,000 this year to rehab a home in Texas for a wounded veteran." From their start in 2016, the Victory Cup has grown to be one of the largest equestrian events in the United States. Ball says polo is not at all the exclusive kind of event people see in movies; "I am so excited to create these great outings for a national audience because these are really great athletes—humans and horses alike—it's an impressive thing to see. Although we do have the ceremonial stomping of the divets people remember from the movie 'Pretty Woman,' it is definitely fun for everyone; we are kid- and pet-friendly so we hope people will bring the entire family." The Georgetown event begins Friday
with a Hot Air Balloon Glow and Tethered Rides 4pm-9pm (weather permitting). Saturday balloons start at day break. Polo will begin at 11am and continue until about 4pm. Ball and Bachmeier are working hard to build awareness. "We chose Georgetown because Garey Park is perfect for this event; it has a flexible space that is horse-friendly, flat and safe for the athletes. We are looking forward to establishing a
long-term relationship to build a following and make this a signature event in Texas." Ball says guests will feel right at home whether they are come-as-you-are or decide to dress up and have a fun time. Just don't forget your stomping shoes. In any case, tickets are going fast and are available now at www.VictoryCup/BestOfTexas. There are weekend passes, VIP Golden Mallet packages and sponsorships, as well as balloon and kids passes. CityInsiderTX.com9
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Wolf Crossing and Wolf Lakes: Retail & Corporate Offices
by Dale Ross
Two major development
projects announced last year will bring big changes to two corners of the Interstate 35 and Highway 29 intersection—the Wolf crossing retail center on the southeast corner and Wolf Lakes Village on the northwest corner. Both projects will be built on land acquired by Jay Wolf and developed by his children. David Wolf is the developer and land owner for Wolf Crossing and Iva Wolf McLachlan with her husband, Donald McLachlan, are the land owners and lead developers for Wolf Lakes Village.
Wolf Crossing
The Wolf Crossing retail center started construction in October last year. You can see site work happening along I-35 and on University Avenue to prepare for the 250,000-square-foot retail center. The project is being developed by CSW
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Development with leasing by JLL, and is expected to open later this year. Wolf Crossing will include new restaurants such as Olive Garden, Jersey Mike’s, Jason's Deli, First Watch Café, and Austin’s Pizza, as well as Tiff's Treats and Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt. The center also will be home to the first P. Terry’s Burger Stand outside the city of Austin. Additional key Wolf Crossing tenants include an Aldi grocery store and a Marriott Fairfield Inn and Suites with a scenic site along the South San Gabriel River. Other tenants include Verizon, Salons by JC, Austin Regional Clinic, Firestone, and CareNow Urgent Care. As you can see from the businesses that will be located at Wolf Crossing, the center will provide needed services and amenities for our residents and workforce. The project is an indication of our strong
local economy and the response from local retailers and services who want to be in our city. Wolf Crossing supports the 2016 Georgetown
Merchandising Strategy that was developed by our economic development team by providing space for retailers that fill the identified gaps, predominately
across multiple restaurant categories. Wolf Crossing will serve not only the residents of Georgetown, but our primary trade area of more than 130,000 people. That will bring customers from outside of Georgetown and help to strengthen our economic vitality.
Wolf Lakes Village
Diagonally on the corner opposite Wolf Crossing will be Wolf Lakes Village, a mixed-use, master-planned 164-acre development. Initial plans for the project, which were approved the City Council last year, include office, retail,
entertainment, hotels, and 2,400 housing units totaling 5.3 million square feet of development phased over several years. The town center concept for Wolf Lakes Village features a walkable neighborhood with an amphitheater, open-air pavilion, plaza square, pocket parks, playgrounds, trails, and lakes. The project is projected to begin construction later this year. Wolf Lakes Village is designed to include a regional employment center with more than 725,000 square feet of corporate office space that would be home to 4,500 employees. The developer estimates the complete development to be valued at $1.7 billion by 2050, versus $460 million if developed as a traditional shopping center. The amount of corporate office space and public areas that will be part of Wolf Lakes Village will make it a unique development in Georgetown. The City of Georgetown is working with developers, Williamson County, and Texas Department of Transportation to proactively plan capital improvements to improve traffic flow in conjunction with development in the area. The Wolf Lakes Village and Wolf Crossing developments represent significant milestones for Georgetown. We can thank the Wolf family for their foresight in bringing these quality projects to our city.
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NEWS FOR PAWS & CLAWS Preventive Care for Dogs and Cats
By Dr. Nathan Carlton
Most pet owners know
that dogs and cats get shots, but many people are not familiar with which shots are necessary and which are not; how often vaccines need to be given; and if there are other preventive measures that should be done for their pet. I want to help local pet owners understand the health threats that are endemic to this area and how to avoid them. Heartworm disease is what it sounds like—a worm makes its home in your pets’ heart. While I practiced at Fort Hood we encountered at least one dog a week with heartworm disease. Heartworms are primarily a disease for dogs, although recent research suggests that heartworms may be just as common in cats. Dogs should be tested every year and receive heartworm prevention monthly. There is a shot that lasts six months that protects your dog from heartworm disease as well. Cats should be protected from heartworm infection, but testing for infection is not as easy as it is for dogs. There is a topical product that prevents heartworm disease. It is applied to the skin and lasts one month.
This product also protects your cat from fleas, and will de-worm your cat from two intestinal parasites. Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that is endemic in this area. It is transmitted when wild animals like skunks and raccoons urinate in your yard. Dogs and cats consume the bacteria where it replicates within your pet, and then is spread in their urine. Leptospirosis is a disease people can get as well. Some animals with leptospirosis will suffer kidney and/or liver failure. There is a vaccine against leptospirosis for dogs and they should receive this vaccine every year; there is no vaccine available for cats. Every dog, cat, and horse should receive rabies vaccinations every one to three years. Rabies is a viral disease that is not treatable and causes death in people and pets. This is the only vaccine required by law. There are many different manufacturers of rabies vaccines and some are good for up to three years. Dogs should also be vaccinated against distemper and parvovirus every one to three years, depending on the vaccine. Cats should be vaccinated regularly to protect against rhinotracheitis, calicivirus and panleukopenia. There are vaccines labeled to protect against these three diseases, and they can last one to three years depending on the manufacturer. There are now many vaccinations available that protect against rattlesnake envenomation, influenza, Bordetella and Lyme disease, but not every dog
truly needs these in their lifetime. The most important component in keeping your pet healthy and free from preventable diseases is your veterinarian. He or she can help make sure your pet gets the right vaccines, deworming, flea, tick and heartworm preventives at the right time, and make sure this plan fits your lifestyle. After graduating from Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Carlton served four years in the United States Army as a Veterinary Corps Officer. Stationed at Fort Hood, his patients included the Military Working Dogs of Air Force Security Forces, Army Military Police, Army Rangers, Special Forces, and the Marines. While serving as an Army veterinarian, he also was the vet for the horses of 1st Cavalry Division. He honed his clinical skill set working on these unique animal populations, and now brings that special knowledge to the community at Jarrell Animal Hospital. Dr. Carlton is a member of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners, American Association of Equine Practitioners, Texas Veterinary Medical Association, and he continues to serve in the United States Army Reserve. Jarrell Animal Hospital 191 Town Center Blvd. Jarrell JarrellAnimalHospital.com and Facebook Dr. Carlton will share news and views for your pets and animal friends as a regular writer for City Insider. Send your questions to info@fpgtx. com
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WHAT JARRELL'S GOT • CALUMET Jarrell is growing again
and by end of June, the Calumet development will have its first ten new homes ready for a walk-through. Blue Rock Construction and Carothers Homes are building Calumet on 220 lots in Jarrell, which will include duplexes and single family homes. Blue Rock's Mark Allen is very excited to have the opportunity to expand in Jarrell, "I've been in this area for 25 years and Jarrell's growth is as outstanding as it is obvious. Our homes are less than a minute from I-35, we have amazing access to Austin, Killeen and Temple, plus we are proud to introduce fiber optic Internet to the area. These are perfect starter homes for young families or for anyone looking to downsize but still enjoy upgrades." Allen says although unusually rainy weather held them up last Fall, he credits Adam's Excavation
and Lone Star Paving for keeping things on track and on schedule. He also was glad to be working with Steve Wadsworth, who provided base material for roads in the development. "All of these companies are fantastic to work with," Allen says, "and we can't thank them enough." Jason Carothers Builders have purchased more than 50 percent of the lots on the property. Jason is a fourth generation builder and has homes from Troy to Leander. They feature several different series of homes in the spec sector and have been successful in the $200,000 to $1M price range. Jared Bryan at Carothers says the homes' prices will be much like the Sonterra area but they are located in Jarrell, rather than a MUD, so the city will benefit. "Our homes have a lot of custom features and we have an in-house interior designer to bring clients
something more than what they are used to. We believe that what others consider an upgrade, we call standard. These are nice options for folks who are looking to move to Jarrell or move to a new home here." Right now, there are duplexes for sale on the outer area of the property and as the City signs off on the permits, there will ten single family homes on the interior ready for a look. Some are available for rent but Bryan says they are designed for homeownership to ensure continuity and pride in ownership.
Living in Calumet
Residents will notice right away that the development has a decidedly equine theme. The name Calumet is from a 762-acre thoroughbred breeding and training farm established in 1924 in Lexington, Kentucky. Allen is quite proud of his own family's history and reputation in the horse racing world. "My family owned the winner of the first Breeders' Cup held in Lexington, in 1984. It was the greatest field of horses ever assembled; there were champion 2, 3, and 4 year
olds and our horse, 'Wild Again' wasn't nominated to the race. The family had to pay a lot of money to enter and he was the winner at 31:1 odds. Our horse took the whole field and went on to be one of the most successful stallions in the world." Allen is still taking risks and achieving great success. To honor that racing history, the entrance sign is adorned with Secretariat, at full gallop, and all of the streets in Calumet are named for Triple Crown winners.
Allen says he loves Jarrell because of the location. "We are smack dab in the middle of where we build in Central Texas. We send people by this area every day and when the opportunity presented itself—to be a part of what is going on here—we jumped on it. We know a lot of people are moving north from Austin and many are wanting to move South from the growth in Temple and Belton and this is a good fit for that as well." Bryan says he expects the first homes to be move-in ready by the end of June or mid-July. He says it is a great place to live and also welcomes inquires and feedback on the project at www.Carrotherstx.com.
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