Georgetown
The new Ascension Medical Group facility in Georgetown opened next door to the new H-E-B in town. (Photo by Nicholas Cicale)
Ascension expands presence in Georgetown
Kaitlyn Wilkes
On August 21, Ascension opened its new special care facility in the Wolf Ranch area that will provide services for dermatology, surgery and orthopedics.
Ascension expands their presence in the Georgetown area with this newest facility.
Thursday, August 31, 2023
Council Member Amanda Parr and Georgetown residents examine a map of Williams Drive presented to the city council on August 22. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)
Making Williams Drive an easy, seamless artery
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Georgetown will try once again to tame traffic turmoil on one of its most congested roadways by managing curb cuts and turn lanes on Williams Drive.
Thursday, August 31, 2023
Arts and Culture Program to expand into Georgetown Art Center
Kaitlyn Wilkes
As Georgetown continues to expand its public art offerings and programs, the Georgetown Arts and Culture Program is looking to move more of its programming and operations into the Georgetown Art Center space on the Square.
Thursday, August 31, 2023
eorgetown artist Diane Sandlin and Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Ann Kaiser visit with photographer and Arts and Culture Board Member David Valdez at the Georgetown Art Works 10th anniversary reception at the Georgetown Art Center Saturday, August 19. Photo courtesy Georgetown Art Works
Georgetown Art Center celebrates 10 years
Abbey Archer
Located in an old firehouse on the Square, the Georgetown Art Center is celebrating 10 years of providing classes and art exhibits to the Georgetown community this fall.
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Map of the most recent drought conditions in Texas, which has reached the “exceptional” level in Williamson County — the worst possible. Courtesy of U.S. Drought Monitor.
County bakes, literally, in worst possible drought conditions
Nalani Nuylan
With the end of summer approaching, Williamson County is experiencing a record drought. The worst drought previously was in August 2011, which lasted five months. The county returned to Moderate Drought in May 2012.
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Senior Jacob Weishiemer catches the ball at the first home game of the season against Copperas Cove on Friday, August 25. Photo by Annabelle Bruesewitz, senior at Georgetown High School.
Georgetown Eagles start football season strong
News Staff
Article was written by Mary Shoales and Amy Fangman, sophomores at Georgetown High School.
Kicking off the football season with a western-themed game, the Georgetown Eagles pulled out a 37-7 win over Copperas Cove last Friday.
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Williamson County, Georgetown observe Labor Day
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Williamson County and Georgetown offices will be closed on Monday, September 4, in observance of Labor Day. Offices will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, September 5, according to the press release.
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Photos of “angels” who lost their lives to fentanyl poisoning line the county courtroom during an August 15 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
Killing painkiller
Nalani Nuylan
Two weeks ago, a group of families took their seats in the pews of Williamson County’s commissioners courtroom in downtown Georgetown.
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
New 1916 Building
Jarrell ISD's 1916 Building rises from rubble
Katherine Hamilton
Bricks salvaged from Jarrell ISD’s 1916 Building are getting a second life as workers began installing them last week on the outside of the district’s new community space, designed as a replica of the original school building.
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
64 acres released from Georgetown ETJ
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Approximately 64 acres were released from the southeastern part of Georgetown’s extraterritorial jurisdiction on Tuesday.
Properties in the ETJ are outside of the city limits and do not pay city taxes, but are subject to some city regulations and may receive city services when available.
Monday, August 28, 2023