Georgetown
Katherine Hamilton
Georgetown ISD Superintendent Devin Padavil announced December 19 that the district closed last week on the purchase of a 64.82-acre property in the southeast quadrant of the district.
Monday, December 25, 2023
GISD purchases tract for future southeast elementary, middle schools
Katherine Hamilton
Georgetown ISD Superintendent Devin Padavil announced December 19 that the district closed last week on the purchase of a 64.82-acre property in the southeast quadrant of the district.
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Bill Zito is the new Senior Director of Emergency Services for Williamson County. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.
County chooses new emergency services director
Nalani Nuylan
Bill Zito will serve as the county’s senior director of emergency services. He was appointed to the position by the Williamson County Commissioners Court on December 12.
Thursday, December 21, 2023
From left to right, Raymond Gronross, Matty Monis, Justin Crow, Jeremy McCarroll, John Scalo, Edward Garza and Joel Moreno, not pictured, make up the Jeremy McCarroll band. (Photo courtesy Jeremy McCarroll)
Local band to release album a decade in the making
Kaitlyn Wilkes
After 10 years of making music, writing songs and performing at local hotspots, the Jeremy McCarroll Band is releasing their debut album.
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Williamson County Homelessness Coalition counts current population, volunteers needed
Nalani Nuylan
The Williamson County Homelessness Coalition needs volunteers for their fourth annual Point in Time Count happening in late January 2024.
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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
Kaitlyn Wilkes
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.
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Groundwater Agreement discussion continues at Georgetown City Council
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Earlier this year, Georgetown City Council worked to reserve future groundwater supply from the Carrizo-Wilcox aquifer through an agreement with international company EPCOR, and the city heard an update about the agreement during a December 12 workshop.
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
City continues alternative transportation talks
Kaitlyn Wilkes
As the community continues to grow, Georgetown and CapMetro are working to address current and future transportation needs.
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Williamson appoints new elections administrator
Nalani Nuylan
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.
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Georgetown, Wilco enter into two interlocal agreements
Kaitlyn Wilkes
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.
Monday, December 18, 2023