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Georgetown City Council is now pursuing the design for the Austin Avenue pedestrian bridge that includes spires as opposed to the cheaper option it previously considered. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

Georgetown City Council is now pursuing the design for the Austin Avenue pedestrian bridge that includes spires as opposed to the cheaper option it previously considered. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

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City council backtracks, changes design choice for Austin Avenue pedestrian bridge

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, April 1, 2024
After choosing to move forward with a simplified Austin Avenue pedestrian bridge due to budget constraints, Georgetown City Council changed their decision March 26 to move forward with a more dramatic and expensive bridge option that was well-liked by the majority of the council.
Maximum allowed building heights on downtown blocks outside of the nine-block Square will increase from 40 feet. The current proposal of 52 feet would meet the bottom of the courthouse balustrade, as marked here. To the far right is Tamiro Plaza, which stands at 44 feet as a reference. (Photos by Nicolas Cicale)

Maximum allowed building heights on downtown blocks outside of the nine-block Square will increase from 40 feet. The current proposal of 52 feet would meet the bottom of the courthouse balustrade, as marked here. To the far right is Tamiro Plaza, which stands at 44 feet as a reference. (Photos by Nicolas Cicale)

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Residents raise voices against rising building heights downtown

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Georgetown City Council will be raising the maximum allowable building heights for parts of downtown Georgetown. However, debates on how much those heights will be raised to — from the existing 40-foot limits to either 52 or 57.5 feet — continued during a workshop March 26.

Cities see revenues in recent sales tax report

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Cities across the county saw overall gains in sales tax yields according to the March report by the Texas Comptroller. When comparing the numbers, seven of the 12 reported cities gained earnings compared to 2023 data.
Chayton Hoskins, left, and Joseph Nava perform traditional Native American songs during a gathering to talk about the history of Native Americans in the Georgetown area on Sunday, March 24. Photos by Andy Sharp

Chayton Hoskins, left, and Joseph Nava perform traditional Native American songs during a gathering to talk about the history of Native Americans in the Georgetown area on Sunday, March 24. Photos by Andy Sharp

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Native American roots along the San Gabriel River go back more than 10,000 years

Katherine Hamilton
Thursday, March 28, 2024
The long history of Native Americans in Williamson County came to life March 24 during a walk-and-learn along the San Gabriel River. The tour guide was Georgetown resident and historian Helen Cordes. About 70 history buffs joined the tour in morning and afternoon sessions.

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GISD to host 2024 bond info sessions

Katherine Hamilton
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Georgetown ISD will host three information meetings about its $649.5 million May 4 School Bond Meetings will be held at:   Wagner Middle School 1621 Rockride Lane April 3, 6 p.m.   East View High School Spanish 4490 E. University Avenue April 9, 6 p.m.
Southwestern University aerial photo

Southwestern University aerial photo

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Southwestern ponders future development of 560 acres

Katherine Hamilton
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Southwestern University is soliciting community input on how to develop 560 vacant acres lying east and northeast of its campus. “We are in a visionary phase right now,” Chief Marketing Officer Dinah Ritchie told a group composed of Georgetown’s nonprofit sector representatives on March 22.

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Williamson County closed for Good Friday

News Staff
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
illiamson County offices will be closed on Friday, March 29, in observance of Good Friday.    County offices will be closed, however, residents may utilize online services that are offered in various departments, according to a news release from the county.
A day of on and off rain left many drops of nourishing moisture on red poppies at Edwards Park in Georgetown on Saturday, March 16. (Photo by Andy Sharp)

A day of on and off rain left many drops of nourishing moisture on red poppies at Edwards Park in Georgetown on Saturday, March 16. (Photo by Andy Sharp)

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Everything to know ahead of Georgetown’s Red Poppy Festival

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, March 25, 2024
The Red Poppy Capital of Texas will celebrate its 25th annual Red Poppy Festival during April 26-28, with vendors, food, activities and stage acts for the entire family congregating in downtown Georgetown.
The Williamson County Commissioners Court deliberates about bond allocations during the March 19 meeting at the county courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson County Commissioners Court deliberates about bond allocations during the March 19 meeting at the county courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County attracts new investors in bond sales

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, March 25, 2024
The Williamson County Commissioners Court heard an update on recent bond sales during the March 19 meeting.    About $141 million was sold for road bonds to fund $160 million worth of projects. Additionally, $152 million in tax notes were sold to fund $167 million in projects.
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