Williamson County Commissioner Valerie Covey of Precinct 3 explains the resolution to lower the debt cap for the Somerset Hills Road Districts 3 and 4 during the Road District Commissioners Court meeting, September 29. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Commissioner Valerie Covey of Precinct 3 explains the resolution to lower the debt cap for the Somerset Hills Road Districts 3 and 4 during the Road District Commissioners Court meeting, September 29. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Somerset Hills Road District: Williamson County cuts road district debt capacity to $53 million

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, October 1, 2026
After three months of pushback from a group of Sun City residents, the Williamson County...
Morgan Taylor Myers, Director of Production at the Georgetown Palace, is surrounded by the new seating area at the historic theater on Tuesday, September 29. A late-January ice storm and flood decimated the seating area. After a few months the Springer Stage reopened, but with the old seats. The new seats await attendees for the Palace’s production of Oklahoma, which opens Friday, October 2, continuing through November 1.

Morgan Taylor Myers, Director of Production at the Georgetown Palace, is surrounded by the new seating area at the historic theater on Tuesday, September 29. A late-January ice storm and flood decimated the seating area. After a few months the Springer Stage reopened, but with the old seats. The new seats await attendees for the Palace’s production of Oklahoma, which opens Friday, October 2, continuing through November 1.

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Thursday, October 1, 2026

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The retail shops attached to the City of Georgetown’s second parking garage, being built in a partnership with the Texas Municipal League, will be located on Ninth and Main Streets. (Rendering courtesy City of Georgetown)

The retail shops attached to the City of Georgetown’s second parking garage, being built in a partnership with the Texas Municipal League, will be located on Ninth and Main Streets. (Rendering courtesy City of Georgetown)

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City seeks partners for future parking garage retail space

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
The City of Georgetown is preparing to seek a development partner for the retail space that will be...
The 30% Blue Hole Park design update from city staff shows changes from the master plan design in the parking lot and the green spaces near the river. (Map courtesy City of Georgetown)

The 30% Blue Hole Park design update from city staff shows changes from the master plan design in the parking lot and the green spaces near the river. (Map courtesy City of Georgetown)

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Blue Hole Park renovations scaled down in update

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Changes to Blue Hole Park’s master plan are taking shape as the city moves through the 30% design...
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A Texas Longhorn rests on a hill in the Beyersville community east of Coupland on Tuesday evening, September 8, 2026.

A Texas Longhorn rests on a hill in the Beyersville community east of Coupland on Tuesday evening, September 8, 2026.

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Longhorn on a hill

Andy Sharp
Monday, September 14, 2026
A Texas Longhorn rests on a hill in the Beyersville community east of Coupland  on Tuesday evening,...
An American flag that flew on the Georgetown Fire Department’s Engine 2 on 9/11/2001 was again flying during this year’s Memorial Stair Climb at Birkelbach Field on Friday, September 11, 2026, the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Photo by Andy Sharp.

An American flag that flew on the Georgetown Fire Department’s Engine 2 on 9/11/2001 was again flying during this year’s Memorial Stair Climb at Birkelbach Field on Friday, September 11, 2026, the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Photo by Andy Sharp.

On 25th anniversary, Georgetown stair climb honors victims of 9/11

Andy Sharp
Saturday, September 12, 2026
The Georgetown Fire and Police departments on Friday continued their tradition of honoring the...
A crew prepares smoked meats for meals during the Fall Bazaar held at Saints Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church on Sunday, September 6, 2026.

A crew prepares smoked meats for meals during the Fall Bazaar held at Saints Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church on Sunday, September 6, 2026.

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Fall Bazaar held at Saints Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
The Fall Bazaar was held at Saints Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church on Sunday, September 6, 2026.
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Travis Stroud reaches for a downfield catch before a big gain. Photos by Lawson Richter

Travis Stroud reaches for a downfield catch before a big gain. Photos by Lawson Richter

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Eagles Football: Georgetown wins 61-7 on homecoming night

Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Georgetown turned homecoming night into a game of explosive offense and defensive playmaking,...
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Obituaries 

Marian Overmyer Pierson

Marian Overmyer Pierson

Marian Overmyer Pierson

News Staff
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Marian Overmyer Pierson, age 91, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2026 in Georgetown, Texas...
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