Georgetown

Dave and Jill Gaulden

Dave and Jill Gaulden

Sun City couple thanks educators with $100 cash gifts

Katherine Hamilton
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
A Teacher Appreciation Week assembly at Jarrell Elementary School turned into a cash bonanza Friday, when Sun Citians Dave and Jill Gaulden presented a $100 bill to each teacher and staff member at the school. “This is a small, small token recognizing the important work you do for students,” Mr.
County Commissioners Cynthia Long, Valerie Covey, County Judge Bill Gravell, Terry Cook and Russ Boles pose at the site of the new county headquarters.

County Commissioners Cynthia Long, Valerie Covey, County Judge Bill Gravell, Terry Cook and Russ Boles pose at the site of the new county headquarters.

New county headquarters coming

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Photos by Nalani Nuylan.   Williamson County Commissioners broke ground on the county’s new headquarters Tuesday afternoon.
Contractors stand on the Jonah Bridge Tuesday, May 14, as machinery underneath prepares the area for demolition. The about 100-year-old bridge was part of Old Highway 29 and took vehicles over a creek. Photo by Nick Cicale.

Contractors stand on the Jonah Bridge Tuesday, May 14, as machinery underneath prepares the area for demolition. The about 100-year-old bridge was part of Old Highway 29 and took vehicles over a creek. Photo by Nick Cicale.

Old Jonah bridge comes down

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
A collection of Jonah residents expressed concern and frustration about the impending demolition of the Old Highway 29 vehicular bridge during the May 24 Commissioners Court meeting.
East View High student Lux Adcock finishes a race during the Georgetown Independent School District's annual Special Olympics, held Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at the district sports complex behind Georgetown High School. Photo by Andy Sharp.

East View High student Lux Adcock finishes a race during the Georgetown Independent School District's annual Special Olympics, held Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at the district sports complex behind Georgetown High School. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Athletes compete at Georgetown ISD Special Olympics

Andy Sharp
Friday, May 10, 2024
A breakdown of the total market value of properties in Georgetown shows that the city is prominently a residential community. However, the value of Georgetown’s commercial market saw the biggest increase from 2023 to 2024, with an increase of $600 million in value. The multi-family housing market saw an increase of only $200 million because, according to WCAD, there were no new multi-family units on the market in Georgetown from 2023 and 2024.

A breakdown of the total market value of properties in Georgetown shows that the city is prominently a residential community. However, the value of Georgetown’s commercial market saw the biggest increase from 2023 to 2024, with an increase of $600 million in value. The multi-family housing market saw an increase of only $200 million because, according to WCAD, there were no new multi-family units on the market in Georgetown from 2023 and 2024.

Georgetown sees taxable value boost

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, May 6, 2024
In the last five years, the total market value of properties in Georgetown has gone up $11.72 billion, and the value of commercial properties has nearly tripled, from a value of $1.39 billion in 2019 to $3.3 billion in 2024.
From left, Standard Industries Co-CEO David Winter, Mayor Josh Schroeder, Ralph Robinett and Martin DeBono from GAF Energy, and Standard Industries Co-CEO David Millstone cut the ribbon signifying the opening of the manufacturing facility. (Kaitlyn Wilkes)

From left, Standard Industries Co-CEO David Winter, Mayor Josh Schroeder, Ralph Robinett and Martin DeBono from GAF Energy, and Standard Industries Co-CEO David Millstone cut the ribbon signifying the opening of the manufacturing facility. (Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Solar roof manufacturing plant opens in Georgetown

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, May 6, 2024
Georgetown is now home to a solar roof manufacturing facility from GAF Energy. The company had the ribbon cutting ceremony for their 450,000-square-foot solar roof manufacturing facility on Wednesday, May 1.
Tecovas, an Austin-based apparel chain specializing in boots and Western wear, will renovate and move into the space that the Williamson County Sun used for its printing press until last summer, 709 Main Street.

Tecovas, an Austin-based apparel chain specializing in boots and Western wear, will renovate and move into the space that the Williamson County Sun used for its printing press until last summer, 709 Main Street.

Georgetown to welcome new Tecovas store on the Square, Tim Hortons location

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, May 6, 2024
The most recent Georgetown-based filings with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation are related to a Tim Hortons coffee shop, a Tecovas on the Square and an Einstein Bros bagel shop on Williams Drive.
GISD trustee Jen Mauldin thanks supporters for her election night victory. Photo by Katherine Anthony

GISD trustee Jen Mauldin thanks supporters for her election night victory. Photo by Katherine Anthony

Georgetown ISD trustee Jen Mauldin wins board seat for second term

Katherine Hamilton
Sunday, May 5, 2024
Georgetown ISD voters gave school trustee Jen Mauldin a second three-year term in the May 4 trustee election. She defeated challenger Aaron Smith for Place 6, garnering 70 percent of the vote. Also elected was Stacy McLaughlin who ran unopposed for Place 7.
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