Georgetown

The City of Georgetown's electric utility will spend over $330 million over the next five fiscal years to keep up with demand from new customers.

The City of Georgetown's electric utility will spend over $330 million over the next five fiscal years to keep up with demand from new customers.

Georgetown electric utility to spend $331 million through FY31

During the next five years, the city’s electric utility will spend more than $330 million on capital projects to accommodate new customers, and to replace fleet vehicles and utility poles.
This map shows which parts of the water territory would be sold to NUI, which parts would be sold to surrounding cities, and which parts the City of Georgetown would keep. (Map Courtesy City of Georgetown)

This map shows which parts of the water territory would be sold to NUI, which parts would be sold to surrounding cities, and which parts the City of Georgetown would keep. (Map Courtesy City of Georgetown)

Diving into specifics of Georgetown’s proposed water territory sale

A reader submitted a letter to the editor last week with questions about the city’s May election proposition.

Yesteryears: 1901 Fireman’s Picnic sparks big plans and bigger prizes

140 Years Ago (April 22, 1886)The Sun enters its tenth volumeWith this issue, the Sun begins its tenth volume, and with high appreciation of the support which it has heretofore received from subscribers and advertisers, and with deep gratification on account of the measure of prosperity which has...
The Williamson County Commissioners Court approves the mid-year creation of a new position for the Elections Department, April 21. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson County Commissioners Court approves the mid-year creation of a new position for the Elections Department, April 21. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Elections Office adds new position to handle rise in public Information requests

The Williamson County Elections Department is falling behind on completing public information requests, and will hire a new coordinator to help address the increased number of requests made in recent years.
An initial plan for the NOVA mixed-use project — which spans two tracts of land — shows C3 commercial zoning along Shell Road, as well as high- and low-density multi-family. However, the commercial zoning was changed to C1 and the residential was changed to all low-density multi-family with a maximum of 10 units per acre after a city council vote April 14. This plan shows tract one. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

An initial plan for the NOVA mixed-use project — which spans two tracts of land — shows C3 commercial zoning along Shell Road, as well as high- and low-density multi-family. However, the commercial zoning was changed to C1 and the residential was changed to all low-density multi-family with a maximum of 10 units per acre after a city council vote April 14. This plan shows tract one. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

After trial and error, city council approves Shell Road development

After three years of planning and proposals submitted to city council and Planning & Zoning, developer NOVA 368 earned Georgetown City Council approval on April 14 for a 43.13 acre development located at 2200 Shell Road and Shell Spur near Grace Bible Church.
Georgetown ISD trustees recognized Jack Frost March Citizens of the Month on April 20.

Georgetown ISD trustees recognized Jack Frost March Citizens of the Month on April 20.

Georgetown ISD names Jack Frost Citizens for April

Georgetown ISD trustees recognized Jack Frost March Citizens of the Month on April 20. The monthly award is given to outstanding high school seniors who demonstrate service, leadership and scholarship.
Drew Nichols will be the next principal of Richarte High School starting in July.

Drew Nichols will be the next principal of Richarte High School starting in July.

Georgetown ISD names new Richarte High School principal

Georgetown ISD trustees on April 20 named Drew Nichols as the next principal of Richarte High School, the district’s alternative high school of choice. He will assume his role at Richarte in July.Mr.
 S.C. Marshall was the founder and principal of the Georgetown Colored High School in 1913. 

S.C. Marshall was the founder and principal of the Georgetown Colored High School in 1913. 

GISD names new middle school to honor segregation-era African American educator

Georgetown ISD’s new middle school will be named S.C. Marshall Middle, after the founder and principal of the Georgetown Colored High School in 1913. GISD’s new Marshall Middle School, located on Patriot Way, is under construction and will open in 2027. Trustees approved the name April 20.
The 27th annual Red Poppy Festival takes place across downtown Georgetown April 24-26, with music, food, vendors, parades and fun.

The 27th annual Red Poppy Festival takes place across downtown Georgetown April 24-26, with music, food, vendors, parades and fun.

Plan ahead for Georgetown’s Red Poppy Festival

The 27th annual Red Poppy Festival takes place across downtown Georgetown April 24-26, with music, food, vendors, parades and fun.
Artist Jan Frazier works on a painting of Grace Heritage Center along Main Street during the City of Georgetown’s Arts and Culture Program's Art Stroll on Friday, April 17, 2026.   Photo by  Andy Sharp.

Artist Jan Frazier works on a painting of Grace Heritage Center along Main Street during the City of Georgetown’s Arts and Culture Program's Art Stroll on Friday, April 17, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Artists stroll the Square

The Spring Art Stroll, hosted by the City of Georgetown’s Arts and Culture Program, was help last Friday, April 17, around the Square.