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Gabe Cox watching a shelf cloud in Buffalo, South Dakota— 70mph winds were moving toward him— on June 6, 2020. Photo courtesy of Gabe Cox

Gabe Cox watching a shelf cloud in Buffalo, South Dakota— 70mph winds were moving toward him— on June 6, 2020. Photo courtesy of Gabe Cox

Storm chaser calls Georgetown home

Abbey Archer
Friday, February 13, 2026
“I've never been scared looking at a tornado,” stormchaser Gabe Cox said. “It's kind of like atmospheric performance art, if I could say it that way. [...] It’s only when they intersect with humanity that it becomes potentially tragic.” Mr.
Gabe Cox watching a shelf cloud in Buffalo, South Dakota— 70mph winds were moving toward him— on June 6, 2020. Courtesy of Gabe Cox

Gabe Cox watching a shelf cloud in Buffalo, South Dakota— 70mph winds were moving toward him— on June 6, 2020. Courtesy of Gabe Cox

Storm chaser calls Georgetown home

Abbey Archer
Friday, February 13, 2026
“I've never been scared looking at a tornado,” stormchaser Gabe Cox said. “It's kind of like atmospheric performance art, if I could say it that way. [...] It’s only when they intersect with humanity that it becomes potentially tragic.” Mr.
Bruce Clements, director of emergency management for Wilco, explains the flood resource grant from the Texas Water Development Board during the February 10 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Bruce Clements, director of emergency management for Wilco, explains the flood resource grant from the Texas Water Development Board during the February 10 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Flood funding: Williamson County to add new flood warning systems

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, February 13, 2026
The Williamson County Commissioners Court entered into an agreement with the Texas Water Development Board for flood warning systems, with the opportunity to apply for a $1 million grant.

Central Texas blood bank expanding services

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, February 13, 2026
We Are Blood — a regional nonprofit blood center that organizes donation drives throughout Central Texas — this month announced the launch of Every Drop Counts, a multi-year plan designed to support and grow patient care to meet the challenges of the region through 2030.
This year’s GHS Gym Rat Challenge finishers included from left to right: Mollie Miller, McKinley Kincheloe, Ally Miller, Landree Miller, Pyper Hill, Lydia Garcia, Ainsley Covington,standing with Varsity Coach Nicole Zavala. Not pictured is Olivia Dee.

This year’s GHS Gym Rat Challenge finishers included from left to right: Mollie Miller, McKinley Kincheloe, Ally Miller, Landree Miller, Pyper Hill, Lydia Garcia, Ainsley Covington,standing with Varsity Coach Nicole Zavala. Not pictured is Olivia Dee.

School Notes: Georgetown High School Lady Eagles salute Gym Rat Challenge finishers

Katherine Hamilton
Friday, February 13, 2026
The Georgetown High School Lady Eagles Basketball Program recently recognized several young athletes for completing its annual Gym Rat Challenge.This off-season skills program is offered following the annual Lady Eagles Summer Basketball Camp.
Matt Matthews, with real estate developer Freehold Capital Management, told council about the other developments the company has done in the area and what the Yearwood development could look like once finished. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Matt Matthews, with real estate developer Freehold Capital Management, told council about the other developments the company has done in the area and what the Yearwood development could look like once finished. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Quarry site north of Sun City could be converted to 1,894-home development

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, February 12, 2026
A new in-city Municipal Utility District in north Georgetown off Ronald Reagan and Rattlesnake Road could bring a maximum of 1,894 single-family homes, duplexes and townhomes to about 730 acres, which are currently being used as a quarry.
During the February 10 Georgetown City Council meeting, council members approved a vote for a special election on May 2 for the sale of portions of Georgetown’s water service territory, called the Certificate of Convenience and Necessity.

During the February 10 Georgetown City Council meeting, council members approved a vote for a special election on May 2 for the sale of portions of Georgetown’s water service territory, called the Certificate of Convenience and Necessity.

Georgetown City Council sets election for water territory sale

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Georgetown City Council has called a special election on May 2 to approve a sale of part of the city’s water territory to National Utility Infrastructure for $60 million.
From left: Liviu Reynolds, FLAG; Todd Glanville, City of Georgetown; Daniel Hernandez, City of Georgetown; Lua Saluone, City of Georgetown; Dave Jones, RPS; Kate Wilder, HNTB; Commissioner Russ Boles, Precinct 4; Oscar Salazar-Bueno, HNTB; John Russell, HNTB; Andrew Batten, Joe Bland Construction; Will Byerly, Joe Bland Construction; and Steven Shull, HNTB at the groundbreaking for County Road 110 North. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

From left: Liviu Reynolds, FLAG; Todd Glanville, City of Georgetown; Daniel Hernandez, City of Georgetown; Lua Saluone, City of Georgetown; Dave Jones, RPS; Kate Wilder, HNTB; Commissioner Russ Boles, Precinct 4; Oscar Salazar-Bueno, HNTB; John Russell, HNTB; Andrew Batten, Joe Bland Construction; Will Byerly, Joe Bland Construction; and Steven Shull, HNTB at the groundbreaking for County Road 110 North. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Williamson County increases intercity connection with County Road 110 North

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
The County Road 110 North project broke ground Thursday, February 5, as part of an initiative to extend the road to Rockride Lane to connect with Patriot Way and Sam Houston Avenue.
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