Timothy Visa Xayyaraj was arrested on August 29 for “attempting to take a weapon from an officer," but was later released. Shortly after, police were called to The Square about a disturbance. Xayyaraj confronted police, who fatally shot him after he attempted to grab an officer’s gun out of its holster, according to Georgetown Police.

Timothy Visa Xayyaraj was arrested on August 29 for “attempting to take a weapon from an officer," but was later released. Shortly after, police were called to The Square about a disturbance. Xayyaraj confronted police, who fatally shot him after he attempted to grab an officer’s gun out of its holster, according to Georgetown Police.

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Georgetown releases name of subject who was shot by police on the Square Saturday

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, August 31, 2026
The Georgetown Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting that took place...
Thrall ISD Interim Superintendent Blake Schneider, Thrall Elementary School principal Sherri Maruska, and students Bree Guajardo, left, and Prestly Pehl, celebrate the school’s third “A” state rating at lunch. A marquee touts the great news. Photo by Katherine Hamilton

Thrall ISD Interim Superintendent Blake Schneider, Thrall Elementary School principal Sherri Maruska, and students Bree Guajardo, left, and Prestly Pehl, celebrate the school’s third “A” state rating at lunch. A marquee touts the great news. Photo by Katherine Hamilton

Thrall ISD earns ‘A’ State rating for third consecutive year

Katherine Hamilton
Friday, August 28, 2026
With the determination of the Little Engine That Could, Thrall ISD in East Williamson County earned...
The proposed West Oaks MUD is off Ranch to Market Road 2338 and east of County Road 248.

The proposed West Oaks MUD is off Ranch to Market Road 2338 and east of County Road 248.

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Council raises questions about proposed 179-acre West Georgetown subdivision

Monday, August 31, 2026

Georgetown City Council had concerns about the density of a proposed 179.4-acre development from KB Home, called West Oaks, that would bring 625 units to the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction off Ranch to Market Road 2338, north of Ronald Reagan Boulevard.
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Georgetown VFW Post 8587 Commander and Navy veteran John McCleskey presents Gift of Time Executive Director Becky Folta-May with a $2,000 check Aug. 25. Navy veteran John Gulling, a musician with Fond Memories, is kneeling. Pictured in the back row are Activities Director Jeanette Workman, respite participant and Air Force veteran Rusty Lowe, Fond Memories musician Terry Aynes, visitor and Coast Guard veteran John Bowen, Fond Memories musician Ty Choate and Gift of Time Board President Mary Odom.

Georgetown VFW Post 8587 Commander and Navy veteran John McCleskey presents Gift of Time Executive Director Becky Folta-May with a $2,000 check Aug. 25. Navy veteran John Gulling, a musician with Fond Memories, is kneeling. Pictured in the back row are Activities Director Jeanette Workman, respite participant and Air Force veteran Rusty Lowe, Fond Memories musician Terry Aynes, visitor and Coast Guard veteran John Bowen, Fond Memories musician Ty Choate and Gift of Time Board President Mary Odom.

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Georgetown VFW donates $2,000 to A Gift of Time

Brad Stutzman
Monday, August 31, 2026
Georgetown is home to a significant number of military veterans.
Newly installed officers of Post 174 after their installation on August 13th 2026. From left to right: District 10 Commander Tim Moore, Post Judge Advocate Michael Tischer, Post Member Sara Vasso (née Tischer), Post Historian Andy Tischer, Post Commander Amery Vasso. Courtesy Abe Harrison Post

Newly installed officers of Post 174 after their installation on August 13th 2026. From left to right: District 10 Commander Tim Moore, Post Judge Advocate Michael Tischer, Post Member Sara Vasso (née Tischer), Post Historian Andy Tischer, Post Commander Amery Vasso. Courtesy Abe Harrison Post

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American Legion Abe Harrison Post 174 installs officers, recognizes members

News Staff
Saturday, August 29, 2026
American Legion members of Abe Harrison Post 174 in Georgetown held an installation of officers and...
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6-year-old Camden Velez happily settles into his kindergarten classroom on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, the first day of classes at George Washington Carver Elementary School.

6-year-old Camden Velez happily settles into his kindergarten classroom on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, the first day of classes at George Washington Carver Elementary School.

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Photos: Georgetown ISD students head back to school

Andy Sharp
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Georgetown families lined up for the first day of classes at George Washington Carver Elementary...
Sol Arce, left, hugs her freshman grandson Jonas Aguiar of San Antonio as he moves into Jessie Daniel Ames Hall on Saturday, August 15, 2026 during freshmen move-in day at Southwestern University. Jessie Daniel Ames Hall opened to students in January. The approximately 1400 students will begin their classes on August 24th. Photo by Andy Sharp

Sol Arce, left, hugs her freshman grandson Jonas Aguiar of San Antonio as he moves into Jessie Daniel Ames Hall on Saturday, August 15, 2026 during freshmen move-in day at Southwestern University. Jessie Daniel Ames Hall opened to students in January. The approximately 1400 students will begin their classes on August 24th. Photo by Andy Sharp

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Southwestern students move into Jessie Daniel Ames Hall

Andy Sharp
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Southwestern University students moved into Jessie Daniel Ames Hall on Saturday, August 15, 2026,...
Ed Denison of Hockley, Texas, who will be 80 in October introduces his horse called Hombre to his grandson, 8-year-old Levi Bentley and family friend McKenna Degarmo, 17, (sitting on Hombre) during the Texas Senior Pro Rodeo Association’s Rodeo held Sunday, August 16, 2026 at the Williamson County Expo Center. Denison has been competing in rodeos for decades. Texas Senior Rodeo Association competitors must be at least 40-years-old to compete. Many are in their 70s and 80s. Photo by Andy Sharp

Ed Denison of Hockley, Texas, who will be 80 in October introduces his horse called Hombre to his grandson, 8-year-old Levi Bentley and family friend McKenna Degarmo, 17, (sitting on Hombre) during the Texas Senior Pro Rodeo Association’s Rodeo held Sunday, August 16, 2026 at the Williamson County Expo Center. Denison has been competing in rodeos for decades. Texas Senior Rodeo Association competitors must be at least 40-years-old to compete. Many are in their 70s and 80s. Photo by Andy Sharp

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Senior rodeo passes down traditions

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The Texas Senior Pro Rodeo Association’s Rodeo was held last weekend, August 15 and 16, at the...
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