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Georgetown Police Department K9 Sergeant Matt Turowski stands with his police dog Raido, who he has had for four years. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Georgetown Police Department K9 Sergeant Matt Turowski stands with his police dog Raido, who he has had for four years. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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GPD brings furry new youngster to the K9 team

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, October 2, 2026
After a long journey of being selected from a batch of dogs from Poland and multiple weeks of training, a new police dog will join the Georgetown Police Department’s K9 unit to help apprehend drugs, suspects and track down missing persons or those on the run.The dog, whose name will be selected by...
Marissa Austin, left, wipes her tears as audience members donate to Court Appointed Special Advocates of Williamson County during its Wine, Women and Shoes fundraiser, September 26. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Marissa Austin, left, wipes her tears as audience members donate to Court Appointed Special Advocates of Williamson County during its Wine, Women and Shoes fundraiser, September 26. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

CASA’s Lega-sea: Wine, Women and Shoes fundraiser raises more than $340,000 for CASA Wilco

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, October 2, 2026
Embracing a nautical theme, the third annual Wine, Women and Shoes fundraiser generated more than $340,000 for Court Appointed Special Advocates of Williamson County, proving it’s all-waves ferry fun when supporters are out and a-boat.
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 Commissioners Court canceled the unissued bond from Somerset Hills Road Districts 3 and 4.During the September 29 Commissioners Court meeting, officials lowered the debt capacity from the original $70 million...
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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Best seat in the house

Photos By Andy Sharp
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Georgetown City Hall

Georgetown City Hall

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City considers changes to rideGTX to reduce program costs

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Users of the City of Georgetown’s rideGTX program could soon see ride fares increase from $4 to $5 and the removal of voucher-sponsored rides from the hours of midnight to 6 a.m. Wheelchair Access Vehicle rides could also be limited to 25 trips per month.The city is taking on these changes in order...
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 attached to the city’s second downtown public parking garage.
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 phase for a park redesign, with a slightly reduced project scope and a construction estimate of $7 million. A Blue Hole Master Plan was finalized last fall.
Eric Hanke welcomes supporters during a campaign kickoff for County Tax Assessor-Collector at the Light and Water Works District on September 12. Photos courtesy of Eric Hanke

Eric Hanke welcomes supporters during a campaign kickoff for County Tax Assessor-Collector at the Light and Water Works District on September 12. Photos courtesy of Eric Hanke

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November candidate: Hanke kicks off campaign for tax assessor-collector

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, September 28, 2026
Eric Hanke officially joined the campaign trail as the Democratic candidate for the Williamson County Tax Assessor-Collector.He will face Republican opponent Catherine Totty in the November election.The afternoon began with a meet-and-greet at Lark and Owl Booksellers on September 12 from 2-4 p.m....
County Manager Rebecca Clemons (front) proposes three draft plans for future use of county facilities to county officials during the September 22 Commissioners Court. Photo by Nalani Nuylan

County Manager Rebecca Clemons (front) proposes three draft plans for future use of county facilities to county officials during the September 22 Commissioners Court. Photo by Nalani Nuylan

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Williamson County facilities update: Officials plan IT move to downtown Georgetown

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, September 28, 2026
County officials are considering a series of moves to make better use of its existing facilities, including relocating most of the county’s Information Technology staff to the former Georgetown Tax Office on Main Street.County Manager Rebecca Clemons proposed the latest plan to use county buildings...
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