Georgetown

Bluebonnets adorn the spaces at St. Peter Lutheran Church Cemetery on  Sunday, March 15, 2026. The cemetery, with burials reaching back into the19th Century, is along F.M. 972.   Photo by  Andy Sharp.

Bluebonnets adorn the spaces at St. Peter Lutheran Church Cemetery on Sunday, March 15, 2026. The cemetery, with burials reaching back into the19th Century, is along F.M. 972. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Bluebonnets at St. Peter Lutheran Church

Bluebonnets adorn the spaces at St. Peter Lutheran Church Cemetery on Sunday, March 15, 2026. The cemetery, with burials reaching back into the19th century, is along Farm to Market Road 972 in Walburg.Photo by  Andy Sharp. 
Gift of Time Executive Director Becky Folta-May and Activities Coordinator Jeanette Workman review seating arrangements before the start of the F7 Group Foundation’s March 5 gala that drew more than 320 people to the Sun City Ballroom.

Gift of Time Executive Director Becky Folta-May and Activities Coordinator Jeanette Workman review seating arrangements before the start of the F7 Group Foundation’s March 5 gala that drew more than 320 people to the Sun City Ballroom.

A night of memories: Sun City gala raises more than $20,000 for A Gift of Time

A Gift of Time’s “Night of Classic Memories” fundraising gala lived up to its name March 5. More than 320 people attended the event, raising more than $20,000 for the nonprofit.F7 Group Foundation sponsored and organized the gala on A Gift of Time’s behalf.
From left, Georgetown City Manager David Morgan, Precinct 3 County Commissioner Valerie Covey and County Judge Steve Snell cut the ribbon connecting Southwestern Boulevard to SE Inner Loop. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

From left, Georgetown City Manager David Morgan, Precinct 3 County Commissioner Valerie Covey and County Judge Steve Snell cut the ribbon connecting Southwestern Boulevard to SE Inner Loop. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Georgetown, Williamson County finishes work on new Southwestern Boulevard section

A new half-mile segment of Southwestern Boulevard, from Raintree Drive to SE Inner Loop, was opened to traffic after a ribbon cutting ceremony on March 18. The project added two lanes with a center turn lane, right turn lanes at intersections and underground stormwater drainage pipes and curbs.
Frankie’s Pizza and Pasta Manager Jeff Metalia holds a fresh pie in his renovated restaurant.

Frankie’s Pizza and Pasta Manager Jeff Metalia holds a fresh pie in his renovated restaurant.

Beloved Georgetown pizza joint Frankie's reopens after fire

Frankie’s Pizza and Pasta — specializing in New York style pasta and pizza — was a popular Georgetown restaurant off of Williams Drive at Interstate 35. For 10 years, Frankie’s built its reputation with delicious food and good service at a fair price.
The Big Pink Bus team, from left to right: Alaina Weaver, Penny Howard, Ginza Lopez, Wendy Cordero, Domenica Cambron, Elida Gomez, Roberto Hernandez and Rebecca Sorensen celebrate The Big Pink Bus performing 10,000 mammograms for women in Central Texas. Photo courtesy of Lone Star Circle of Care.

The Big Pink Bus team, from left to right: Alaina Weaver, Penny Howard, Ginza Lopez, Wendy Cordero, Domenica Cambron, Elida Gomez, Roberto Hernandez and Rebecca Sorensen celebrate The Big Pink Bus performing 10,000 mammograms for women in Central Texas. Photo courtesy of Lone Star Circle of Care.

Big Pink Bus reaches 10,000 mammogram milestone

The Big Pink Bus, along with Lone Star Circle of Care, is celebrating 10,000 mammogram screenings for women across Central Texas.
City of Georgetown Planning Director Edgar Garcia, right, speaks to residents about the planning department’s latest projects, including updating the city’s Unified Development Code which dictates how development happens around the city. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

City of Georgetown Planning Director Edgar Garcia, right, speaks to residents about the planning department’s latest projects, including updating the city’s Unified Development Code which dictates how development happens around the city. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Georgetown invests in roads, water, public safety

Georgetown’s annual State of Our City event March 12 gave residents a glimpse into the city’s latest efforts through a talk about projects coming in 2026, water, public safety, transportation and more.
A Flock camera sits on a pole under a solar panel. The company Flock Safety sells and operates License Plate Readers, video cameras, audio detector, first responder and security drones, and multiple software programs, and contracts with police departments and other organizations to help with investigations. Georgetown Police Department will use Flock cameras to capture images of a vehicle’s license plate, color, make and type.

A Flock camera sits on a pole under a solar panel. The company Flock Safety sells and operates License Plate Readers, video cameras, audio detector, first responder and security drones, and multiple software programs, and contracts with police departments and other organizations to help with investigations. Georgetown Police Department will use Flock cameras to capture images of a vehicle’s license plate, color, make and type.

Georgetown PD to use Flock cameras for license plate readers

During the March 11 city council meeting, Georgetown City Council unanimously approved a four year contract with Flock Safety to install and maintain 10 license plate readers in high traffic areas in an amount not to exceed $29,954.10 for the first year and $28,710 in subsequent years.