Georgetown
Georgetown hires new legislative liaison, asks community members to join upcoming legislative task force
News Staff
By ISIS AIDE REYESThe next Texas legislative session is still a year away, but the City of Georgetown is already seeking community members to join its legislative task force, which will help develop official city priorities for proposed legislation. A new face will be leading the effort this year.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
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Pets of the Week: Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter
News Staff
Sonny is a sweet, gentle soul who truly loves being around people — especially kids! He has a calm, more passive personality and has peacefully coexisted with a pack of four other dogs, making him a wonderful candidate for a multi-dog home.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Manufacturing for data center infrastructure comes to Georgetown
Kaitlyn Wilkes
National real estate developer Jackson-Shaw announced a new tenant for the CrossPoint Business District located between I-35 and State Highway 195 south of County Road 143 in Georgetown.
Monday, February 9, 2026
Amber Kurkowski, co-owner of Kilwins in Georgetown, holds a chocolate heart box. Customers have the option of filling the edible chocolate boxes with truffles of their choosing. Photo by Abbey Archer
Kilwins wins heart this Valentine's season
Abbey Archer
“Valentine’s Day at Kilwins is the most fun circus you could ever go to,” said Teresa Bostick, Team Lead at the Kilwins chocolate shop on the Square.
Friday, February 6, 2026
Sonya Jensen is a licensed marriage and family therapist who works with high-conflict couples in Georgetown. She is also a certified sex therapist with both a AASECT license and Gottman Method Certified Couples and Sex Therapist certification— making her one of six hundred therapists worldwide with such a distinction.
Couples counselor, sex therapist offers relationship advice for Valentine’s Day
Abbey Archer
Special occasions like Valentine's Day or an anniversary can put a lot of pressure on a couple. “When you put pressure on something, that’s usually the opposite of arousal, said Sonya Jensen, a Georgetown couples counselor and sex therapist.
Friday, February 6, 2026
Guest Essay: A long-term fiscally conservative and responsible decision
Letters to the Editor
By DEVIN PADAVILI am writing to you, as shareholders in Georgetown ISD, to explain the decision to defer the opening of the district’s new elementary and middle school in Southeast Georgetown until 2027.
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Georgetown's Red Poppy Festival 2026 lineup finalized
Kaitlyn Wilkes
The 2026 Red Poppy Festival brings not just vendors and food for visitors, but music from artists like Maddie & Tae, Jade Eagleson and Dysfunkshun Junkshun, making a fun environment for the whole family. The Red Poppy Festival will take place on April 24- 26.
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Doug Noble
Doug Noble expands life of service by running for city council
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Much of Illinois-born Doug Noble’s life has been oriented toward service, whether it’s being in the Army at Fort Hood, working as a financial planner with Goodwater Wealth Management Group in Georgetown or being on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr.
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Cop Calls: Aggressive dog, aggressive owner meet the law at dog park
Katherine Hamilton
The following information was provided to the Sun by the Georgetown Police Department on February 3 as a record of recent arrest and call reports in Georgetown. Anyone charged with a crime is innocent until proven guilty.
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Wilco Bollywood dance group set to perform at NBA game
Abbey Archer
Williamson County dancers from the Muqabala Dance School and Tej Dance School are going to perform Saturday, February 7, at the San Antonio Spurs’s basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks. The performance will be a mix of South and North Indian dancing to music taken from Bollywood cinema.
Wednesday, February 4, 2026