North Austin Avenue is home to a variety of businesses ranging from pet care to automobile repair. Georgetown High School and the Georgetown ISD athletic complex including Birckelbach Field are also located on North Austin Avenue.
Business
1. Cathy Murphy has owned Purr-fect Pets pet grooming for six years. The shop, 1911 N. Austin Ave., offers dog and cat grooming. Purr-fect Pets also boards smaller dogs, manager Donna Bair said. 819-9154, www.mypurrfectpets.com
2. Nancy Moehring and her son, Mark, opened Aerie Awards and Signs Inc. more than 20 years ago. The shop began in Moehring's garage and now offer services such as engraving, laser engraving, sandblasting, shirt printing, banners and awards at their location, 2328 N. Austin Ave. They fill small shirt orders of one to 50 units and offer direct-to-garment printing. 863-5982, www.aerieawards.com
3. The Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 2108 N. Austin Ave., offers donated building materials, fixtures, appliances, lighting and other home improvement items for sale to members of the public. Individuals can also donate items to the store, and proceeds from the store are used directly for Habitat for Humanity homes in Williamson County, said Executive Director Debbie Hoffman. 863-4344, www.williamsonhabitat.org
4. Kristi and Steve Simank are expecting to expand Guns Plus, 2302 N. Austin Ave., in April. The family-owned and -operated store offers a one-stop shop for firearms and accessories, as well as firearms instruction including Concealed Handgun License courses. Along with selling a variety of guns and ammunition, Steve Simank also utilizes his 23 years of expertise in the field as a Texas peace officer to provide gun safety and knowledge for the community. 547-4867
5. Central Texas Powersports opened in 2000 and moved to its current location at 2534 N. Austin Ave. in 2008. The store offers motorcylces, bicycles, ATVs, utility vehicles and watercraft, as well as parts, service and accessories. 948-9922, www.ctpowersports.com.
Education
6. Construction at Georgetown High School, 2211 N. Austin Ave., to expand the school's cafeteria and library, add science labs and classroom space, and reconfigure the school's hexagonal hallway known as the Hex is expected to be completed by August 2013. A new fire alarm and security system will also be added throughout the school, as well as a new entrance to the building.
Transportation
7. The Texas Department of Transportation began construction on a new Lakeway Drive Bridge spanning I-35 in December. The bridge will be constructed to the south of the existing bridge and will have six lanes including a left-turn lane in each direction. There will also be a 14-foot-wide outer lane for bicycle traffic and sidewalks for pedestrians. Construction is expected to be completed by spring 2013.
This is a sample of businesses and organizations in the area. The list is not comprehensive.
