GISD program to ‘grow their own’ future educators kicks off

With a plan to create a consistent pipeline of potential teachers, Georgetown ISD has kicked off a new program to transform classroom aides into degreed, State-certified teachers.

Downtown Master Plan approved

After more than a year and a half of planning, Georgetown City Council approved the first reading of its updated Downtown Master Plan on Tuesday, May 14.

City looks at capital improvements

The City of Georgetown has “minimal capacity” to take on new capital improvement projects, and over the next four years will prioritize finishing already-approved work to open up both financial and planning capacity in the future.

Mauldin, McLaughlin take GISD board seats

  Two trustees — one returning, one new — were sworn into office during the Monday, May 20, Georgetown ISD board meeting.  Jen Mauldin and Stacy McLaughlin filled Places 6 and 7, respectively. The two were selected by voters in the May 4 election. Ms.

Georgetown offers rideshares as public transit option

Later this year, the City of Georgetown will launch a transportation program that will allow residents to take rides with UberX that will be partially paid for by the city. This is part of the city’s effort to create a public transportation system for residents.

Williamson County releases updated floodplain findings

Williamson County announced the update of the new Atlas 14 floodplain study during the May 21 Commissioners Court meeting at the historic courthouse.

New website details Georgetown projects

Residents can now find details on Georgetown roads, parks and utility projects on a new website that displays project locations, costs, status updates and timelines.

Eden Supportive Living to open in Georgetown

Eden Supportive Living is opening a housing community in Georgetown for those with disabilities.Doors will open this fall at 2001 Scenic Drive, which was previously The Wesleyan.The community will include 143 private and ADA-compliant studio units.

Williamson County Court program receives grant over $25,000

The Williamson County Court at Law No. 2 DWI/Drug Court Program received a $27,215 grant from the Texas Bar Foundation. The money will provide inhouse, evidence-based Moral Reconation Therapy Groups, alcohol/drug use monitoring and individual and family mental health treatment.

Georgetown Palace Theatre extends season

The Georgetown Palace Theatre has extended its theatrical season to last the full calendar year, and is adding four additional shows to its 2023-2024 season. The new additions include Sweeney Todd, Misery, White Christmas and Dickens’ Christmas Carol.