Georgetown

Georgetown Police Chief Cory Tchida presented an annual report on the department to Georgetown City Council during the February 10 City Council workshop. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Georgetown Police Chief Cory Tchida presented an annual report on the department to Georgetown City Council during the February 10 City Council workshop. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Georgetown Police Department sees more calls for service

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Despite the total calls for service from the Georgetown Police Department going up 4.25 percent in 2025, the total number of Group A offenses — which include murder, rape, assault, robbery, theft, fraud and drug charges – were down 7.
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Williamson County Chief Executive Officer Marissa Austin, left, and Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center Chief Executive Officer Kerrie Stannell, right, during the first Destination Hope gala at Kalahari Resorts & Convention Center five years ago. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center

Court Appointed Special Advocates of Williamson County Chief Executive Officer Marissa Austin, left, and Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center Chief Executive Officer Kerrie Stannell, right, during the first Destination Hope gala at Kalahari Resorts & Convention Center five years ago. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center

Destination Hope gala marks fifth anniversary March 7

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Destination Hope — a gala that benefits both the Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center and Court Appointed Special Advocates of Williamson County — is celebrating its fifth birthday. And organizers say this year’s gala will be one for the books.
East View’s Cameron Sanford jumps up for a layup near the basket. He had 19 points in the game.

East View’s Cameron Sanford jumps up for a layup near the basket. He had 19 points in the game.

East View High School advances to basketball playoffs after win vs. Georgetown

News Staff
Thursday, February 19, 2026
East View’s varsity basketball team closed out its 2026 regular season with a win over in-town rivals Georgetown High School 58-48 Tuesday night, bringing the team’s record to 24-9 on the year. Georgetown’s record fell to 11-23.The win sends East View to the playoffs this season.
Georgetown law enforcement officers steer Austin Avenue traffic away from Georgetown High School Wednesday morning during a school lockdown. Photo by Katherine Hamilton

Georgetown law enforcement officers steer Austin Avenue traffic away from Georgetown High School Wednesday morning during a school lockdown. Photo by Katherine Hamilton

Georgetown High School students evacuated Wednesday morning due to bomb threat

Katherine Hamilton
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Update: Georgetown Police Department confirmed that a voicemail bomb threat led to Georgetown High School being locked down Wednesday morning. "Due to the nature of the threat, GISD made a decision to evacuate the school.
Bryan Burrough gave a talk at the Georgetown Public Library on February 12. Photo by Abbey Archer

Bryan Burrough gave a talk at the Georgetown Public Library on February 12. Photo by Abbey Archer

Guns, Texas history explored at library author talk

Abbey Archer
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
The Hill Country Author Series hosted Texas Monthly Editor at Large Bryan Burrough at the Georgetown Public Library to discuss his most recent book The Gunfighters: How Texas Made the West Wild. The non-fiction book covers the history of gun fighting in Texas between 1865 to 1901. Mr.

May race set for Georgetown City Council

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder will serve a third term leading the city after Friday’s candidate filing deadline passed without drawing any interest from possible challengers. “My third term officially started at 5 p.m. today,” Mayor Schroeder said online Friday afternoon.
Craig Cavileer, co-founder of Forth Worth based company Delightful Development, LLC, acquired the Historic Jail in Georgetown and will be developing it into a mixed-use property. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Craig Cavileer, co-founder of Forth Worth based company Delightful Development, LLC, acquired the Historic Jail in Georgetown and will be developing it into a mixed-use property. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Off the market: Historic Jail changes hands

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Something new is coming to one of Georgetown’s historic downtown sites. The Williamson County commissioners on February 10 sold the Main Street property that houses the county’s 137-year old Historic Jail during the February 10 meeting.
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