These nine updates from Georgetown-area businesses and organizations include those that have recently filed permits with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, and those that are relocating, have new management or are marking an anniversary.
What’s next (Permits filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation)
1. Hopdoddy Burger Bar
Construction of the restaurant was slated to begin in early January and last until late June as part of the Gateway 29 development. The Austin-based company offers specialty burgers, fries, milkshakes, salads, fried chicken and alcoholic beverages, according to its website.
2. Blast Swim Academy
The swim school provides water safety, swim lessons and stroke development for children starting at 3 months of age, its website states. Construction on the upcoming facility, which is slated to include an above-ground pool, is scheduled to last through November.
3. Master Yang’s World Class Tae Kwon Do
The business teaches martial arts classes to children ages 4 and up as well as adults and families. The studio has existing locations in Cedar Park and Round Rock. Construction on the new location is expected to last throughout 2026.
4. Hotworx
The membership-based fitness studio offers infrared sauna workouts with virtual instructors as well as some equipment for training exercises and routines. Members have 24/7 access to classes such as hot Pilates, hot yoga and high intensity interval training. There are two other locations in Georgetown, including an existing studio on West University Avenue and a Parmer Ranch location, which is expected to open next month.
Relocations
5. Auer’s RV Service Center
The business is building a new facility and plans to relocate from its current location at 5070 E. Hwy. 29, Georgetown. Locally owned by Michael Auer, the company provides repairs to all makes and models of RVs as well as custom work and upgrades.
In the news
6. Touchmark at Georgetown
Touchmark, a senior living facility owner and operator, acquired The Hacienda at Georgetown on Dec. 17. The full-service active adult community is now known as Touchmark at Georgetown, but will retain its staff and executive director Annika DiNovi.
7. Georgetown Nursing and Transitional Care
Formerly known as Wesleyan Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, the skilled nursing facility joined the Wellsential Health network and began operating under its new name in mid-September. Georgetown Nursing and Transitional Care offers both short- and long-term care.
8. Georgetown Visitors Center
The center’s location on the square closed temporarily starting in December for renovations. During the closure, which is set to last 12-18 months, guests can find Visitors Center services at the new Downtown Development and Special Events office in the city-owned parking garage at 502 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown.
Daughters of the American Revolution Daniel Coleman chapter
The local chapter of Texas Society Daughters of the American Revolution celebrated its 100th anniversary Dec. 14. The DAR is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of American history, promotion of patriotism and public education. The Daniel Coleman chapter, named after an express courier in the American Revolutionary War, meets regularly in Georgetown.