Georgetown
City of Georgetown plans for parks updates
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Several parks across the City of Georgetown will undergo development, updates and renovations throughout 2026. A lot of the parks being built are neighborhood parks in southeast Georgetown.
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Williamson County Judge Steve Snell, State Rep. Caroline Harris Davila, Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder, and U.S. Rep. John Carter pose with a check for $3.5 million.
Proposed waterline in northwest Georgetown receives federal funding
Kaitlyn Wilkes
U.S. Representative John Carter and Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder announced January 29 that $3.5 million in federal funding was secured for a $10.6 million water line replacement project along County Road 255, as a part of Williamson County’s road widening project. “The $10.
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
City of Georgetown in final phases of Unified Development Code adoption
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Georgetown’s updated Unified Development Code – which sets out the standards for development and zoning in the city – is almost finalized. The coming months will involve public engagement to inform residents and businesses of the changes before adoption on April 28 and an effective date of August 1.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Bryan Chisholm, left, the Chief Operations Officer and Michael Pickel, the president of Texas Traditions Roofing, accepted the award on behalf of the company for Small Business of the Year at the annual Georgetown Chamber business awards. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)
Georgetown Chamber of Commerce awards recognize businesses, volunteers
Kaitlyn Wilkes
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce celebrated its members on Friday, January 30, with seven awards honoring businesses large and small, and people who have made a positive impact in the community over the past year.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Georgetown ISD will hold off opening two new campuses until 2027 due to finances, slowed enrollment growth
Katherine Hamilton
Georgetown ISD trustees approved delaying the opening of two new schools at their February 2 meeting. Originally scheduled to open in 2026, the school will now open in 2027.
Monday, February 2, 2026
Chief Tchida says no citations given as result of new unhoused ordinances
Kaitlyn Wilkes
For approximately the last six months, three ordinances impacting the unhoused in Georgetown have been in effect, making it unlawful to sit or lay down on public sidewalks or streets, be in parks outside of designated hours or have organizations distribute food or other goods on city-owned or...
Friday, January 30, 2026
UT, Georgetown partner for IT asset storage
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Georgetown is moving forward with plans to build a new Customer Service Center that will house 12 city departments, while also upgrading how the city stores and protects its information technology systems.
Friday, January 30, 2026
Williamson County Republican Party Chair Michelle Evans, front, explains the party’s wishes for precinct-level voting on Election Day, while Democratic Party Chair Kim Collins Gilby, back, looks on during the January 27 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
Voters should expect precinct-level polling places on election day
Nalani Nuylan
Residents who plan on voting during March’s primary election will face different rules depending on if they plan to vote early or on election day. Williamson County’s Republican Party has decided to require precinct-level voting on Election Day, March 3.
Friday, January 30, 2026
District 31 Republican candidate barred from party events after altercation with John Carter
Nalani Nuylan
An altercation between Republican Congressman John Carter and District 31 candidate Valentina Gomez occurred at the Williamson County GOP’s Golden Age Gala on January 24, held at Kalahari Hotel and Resort in Round Rock.
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Palace Theatre experiences flooding, cancels Frozen and Swing! The Musical
Kaitlyn Wilkes
The flooding in the Palace goes up to the third row of seats. The cause is still unclear. (Photo courtesy The Palace Theatre)
The winter storm and low temperatures this weekend past weekend led to water damage at The Palace Theatre in downtown Georgetown.
Thursday, January 29, 2026