Georgetown

The proposition for the 70 foot Right of Way promenade north of Eighth Street would require gaining control of county property to the west of Rock Street. (Rendering courtesy City of Georgetown)

The proposition for the 70 foot Right of Way promenade north of Eighth Street would require gaining control of county property to the west of Rock Street. (Rendering courtesy City of Georgetown)

Rock Street promenade takes shape

As part of Georgetown’s ongoing discussions about the Downtown Master Plan, Georgetown City Council heard updates about a plan to create a Rock Street promenade that would include a large public walkway.
Bridgette Escobedo. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Bridgette Escobedo. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Williamson appoints new elections administrator

The Williamson County Elections Commission named Bridgette Escobedo as the county’s new elections administrator during a December 14 meeting at the Williamson County Courthouse.    “I am honored and thrilled to join Williamson County as your new elections administrator,” she said in a statement.

Georgetown, Wilco enter into two interlocal agreements

Two interlocal agreements between Georgetown and Williamson County were approved by the City Council during the December 12 meeting.  The first agreement is related to design and construction for water line improvements along Ronald Reagan Boulevard. The city will take on 40.
Dakota Cabins can attach to cars, are classified as vehicles and can move wherever needed. (Photo courtesy Dakota Cabins)

Dakota Cabins can attach to cars, are classified as vehicles and can move wherever needed. (Photo courtesy Dakota Cabins)

Dakota Cabins brings a new style of living to Williamson County

Officer Aaron Thompson has lived in the area since the late 1990s, with the goal to one day live in Georgetown. When Dakota Cabins was looking for a place to expand in Texas, the company looked at the growing tiny home community in Austin. After Mr.

Taking care of common Christmas plants

During the winter months, plants can add some extra festivities to the holiday season. The most popular of which include poinsettias and Christmas trees.  Taking care of winter plants, as all other plants, can at times be difficult. To take care of poinsettias and Chrstmas trees.

City of Georgetown closures for holiday season

The City of Georgetown is closing certain offices for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.  The facilities and offices that will be closed December 25-26 and January 1 include: • City Hall, 808 Martin Luther King Jr.

Two Step Inn now accepting vendors for 2024 festival

Food and Market vendor applications for the 2024 Two Step Inn festival are open through January 19.  There are separate applications for food and market vendors. According to the applications, filling out the form does not guarantee acceptance to be a food or market vendor for the festival.
Augustine Dafe Ikolo. Photo courtesy of Williamson County District Attorney’s Office.

Augustine Dafe Ikolo. Photo courtesy of Williamson County District Attorney’s Office.

Sexual assault convict on the run

The Williamson County District Attorney’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a fugitive who failed to appear for his sentencing hearing on December 14.