Georgetown

Assistant city managers, front, from left, Nick Woolery and Wayne Nero along with Assistant Finance Director Nathan Parras present budget propositions to city council with Assistant City Manager Laurie Brewer (not pictured). (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Assistant city managers, front, from left, Nick Woolery and Wayne Nero along with Assistant Finance Director Nathan Parras present budget propositions to city council with Assistant City Manager Laurie Brewer (not pictured). (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Georgetown tax rate to stay the same in FY 2025

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, July 15, 2024
Average Georgetown homeowners should see a decrease in the city portion of their property tax bills next year. The City of Georgetown is building its budget for the next fiscal year based on this year’s current city tax rate.
5-year-old Myra Shahi admires the bicycle given to her by Georgetown Free Bikes, a non-profit that provides bicycles free of charge to those who need one (www.georgetownfreebikes.org) as she prepares to ride in the Hometown Parade in San Gabriel Park on Thursday, July 4, 2024. The Georgetown Sertoma Club sponsors the 4th of July Freedom Festival each year in San Gabriel Park. Photo by Andy Sharp.

5-year-old Myra Shahi admires the bicycle given to her by Georgetown Free Bikes, a non-profit that provides bicycles free of charge to those who need one (www.georgetownfreebikes.org) as she prepares to ride in the Hometown Parade in San Gabriel Park on Thursday, July 4, 2024. The Georgetown Sertoma Club sponsors the 4th of July Freedom Festival each year in San Gabriel Park. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Sertoma July 4 celebration in Georgetown

Andy Sharp
Friday, July 12, 2024
President of the World Trade Council of Central Texas Ben Ramirez, front, accompanied by Dave Porter from the Williamson County Economic Development Corporation Partnership explains the Memorandum of Understanding of a Sister City Agreement during the July 2 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

President of the World Trade Council of Central Texas Ben Ramirez, front, accompanied by Dave Porter from the Williamson County Economic Development Corporation Partnership explains the Memorandum of Understanding of a Sister City Agreement during the July 2 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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County Briefs: Williamson County, South Korean city now united

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Williamson County officials entered a Sister City Agreement with Yong-in City, South Korea, during the July 2 commissioners court meeting.

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New city programs encourage saving electricity

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Georgetown will be implementing a new energy efficiency and conservation program for electric utility customers starting October 1. The program will promote customer education and offer chances for residents to manage bills and energy usage, according to the city.

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City reevaluates approval process

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Development code standards and infill development processes will see some changes in Georgetown’s historic neighborhoods as the city continues to update its Unified Development Code.
Texas counties reporting mosquito virus activity, week 26 of the 2024 season. Illustration courtesy of the Texas Department of Human Health Services.

Texas counties reporting mosquito virus activity, week 26 of the 2024 season. Illustration courtesy of the Texas Department of Human Health Services.

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West Nile mosquitoes detected in Williamson County

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, July 8, 2024
The Williamson County Cities and Health District has notified the City of Georgetown and Taylor that mosquito trap samples have tested positive for West Nile Virus.
Engineer Paul Hahn, right, speaks to residents about the details of business access and lane closures during a Meet the Contractor event on June 27. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Engineer Paul Hahn, right, speaks to residents about the details of business access and lane closures during a Meet the Contractor event on June 27. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Contractors detail future bridge work and traffic impacts

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Construction on the two Austin Avenue vehicular bridges over the San Gabriel River will start this summer, and residents can expect lane closures and traffic detours as the bridge undergoes a bond-approved rehabilitation. Construction is expected to end in fall 2025.
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