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OoLaLa gift and clothing shop now open on Georgetown's Square
Salado-based gift shop and clothing boutique OoLaLa opened a location Nov. 2, 2018, at 714 S. Austin, Ave., Georgetown, on the Square.
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Salado-based gift shop and clothing boutique OoLaLa opened a location Nov. 2 at 714 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown, on the Square. The business, which is owned by Lisa Jackens, took over a retail location that was formerly home to Accents on the Square, which closed in September. 512-688-5707
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