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Members of the Georgetown ISD Ballet Folklorico troupe ride in their float during the Red Poppy Festival parade on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Members of the Georgetown ISD Ballet Folklorico troupe ride in their float during the Red Poppy Festival parade on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp.

2026 Red Poppy Festival in photos

Andy Sharp
Monday, April 27, 2026
The 2026 Red Poppy Festival took place in Downtown Georgetown April 24-24. From the Red Poppy Bike Ride Saturday morning, to the POPP Pup Parade Sunday, here are some pictures from the Square for Saturday and Sunday. To see pictures from Friday night, click here!Photos by Andy Sharp
Chicken parmesan (left) and lasagne (right) are the most popular dishes at Tony & Luigi’s. Photo by Abbey Archer

Chicken parmesan (left) and lasagne (right) are the most popular dishes at Tony & Luigi’s. Photo by Abbey Archer

Tony & Luigi’s serves Italian comfort food downtown

Abbey Archer
Sunday, April 26, 2026
Tony & Luigi’s has been a staple Italian restaurant in Georgetown since 2008 — serving risotto, lasagna, seafood and meat entrees. Jamie Cohen purchased the restaurant in 2022, when he decided it was time to work for himself. Mr.
The City of Georgetown's electric utility will spend over $330 million over the next five fiscal years to keep up with demand from new customers.

The City of Georgetown's electric utility will spend over $330 million over the next five fiscal years to keep up with demand from new customers.

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Georgetown electric utility to spend $331 million through FY31

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, April 24, 2026
During the next five years, the city’s electric utility will spend more than $330 million on capital projects to accommodate new customers, and to replace fleet vehicles and utility poles.
This map shows which parts of the water territory would be sold to NUI, which parts would be sold to surrounding cities, and which parts the City of Georgetown would keep. (Map Courtesy City of Georgetown)

This map shows which parts of the water territory would be sold to NUI, which parts would be sold to surrounding cities, and which parts the City of Georgetown would keep. (Map Courtesy City of Georgetown)

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Diving into specifics of Georgetown’s proposed water territory sale

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, April 24, 2026
A reader submitted a letter to the editor last week with questions about the city’s May election proposition.

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Yesteryears: 1901 Fireman’s Picnic sparks big plans and bigger prizes

Yesteryears
Thursday, April 23, 2026
140 Years Ago (April 22, 1886)The Sun enters its tenth volumeWith this issue, the Sun begins its tenth volume, and with high appreciation of the support which it has heretofore received from subscribers and advertisers, and with deep gratification on account of the measure of prosperity which has...
The Williamson County Commissioners Court approves the mid-year creation of a new position for the Elections Department, April 21. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson County Commissioners Court approves the mid-year creation of a new position for the Elections Department, April 21. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Elections Office adds new position to handle rise in public Information requests

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, April 23, 2026
The Williamson County Elections Department is falling behind on completing public information requests, and will hire a new coordinator to help address the increased number of requests made in recent years.
An initial plan for the NOVA mixed-use project — which spans two tracts of land — shows C3 commercial zoning along Shell Road, as well as high- and low-density multi-family. However, the commercial zoning was changed to C1 and the residential was changed to all low-density multi-family with a maximum of 10 units per acre after a city council vote April 14. This plan shows tract one. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

An initial plan for the NOVA mixed-use project — which spans two tracts of land — shows C3 commercial zoning along Shell Road, as well as high- and low-density multi-family. However, the commercial zoning was changed to C1 and the residential was changed to all low-density multi-family with a maximum of 10 units per acre after a city council vote April 14. This plan shows tract one. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

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After trial and error, city council approves Shell Road development

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, April 23, 2026
After three years of planning and proposals submitted to city council and Planning & Zoning, developer NOVA 368 earned Georgetown City Council approval on April 14 for a 43.13 acre development located at 2200 Shell Road and Shell Spur near Grace Bible Church.
Georgetown ISD trustees recognized Jack Frost March Citizens of the Month on April 20.

Georgetown ISD trustees recognized Jack Frost March Citizens of the Month on April 20.

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Georgetown ISD names Jack Frost Citizens for April

Katherine Hamilton
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Georgetown ISD trustees recognized Jack Frost March Citizens of the Month on April 20. The monthly award is given to outstanding high school seniors who demonstrate service, leadership and scholarship.
Drew Nichols will be the next principal of Richarte High School starting in July.

Drew Nichols will be the next principal of Richarte High School starting in July.

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Georgetown ISD names new Richarte High School principal

Katherine Hamilton
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Georgetown ISD trustees on April 20 named Drew Nichols as the next principal of Richarte High School, the district’s alternative high school of choice. He will assume his role at Richarte in July.Mr.
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