Georgetown

Flood assistance deadline draws near

Editor's note: Story has been edited to add data after publication date. Time is running out for businesses, renters and homeowners seeking assistance from the July fifth floods. The grace period deadline for Small Business Administration Disaster Relief loans is November 27.
The Junction, a future food, drink and entertainment venue, will be built at 210 Blue Springs Boulevard just east of I-35. Breaking ground on November 13, from left, are Williamson County Judge Steve Snell, property owners Drew and Gregory Hall, Matt Marshall with Cooley Capital Companies, Josh Rinn with Frost Bank, Georgetown City Council Member Amanda Parr and Mayor Josh Schroeder. Photo by Abbey Archer

The Junction, a future food, drink and entertainment venue, will be built at 210 Blue Springs Boulevard just east of I-35. Breaking ground on November 13, from left, are Williamson County Judge Steve Snell, property owners Drew and Gregory Hall, Matt Marshall with Cooley Capital Companies, Josh Rinn with Frost Bank, Georgetown City Council Member Amanda Parr and Mayor Josh Schroeder. Photo by Abbey Archer

New venue hopes to be The Junction between Georgetown, Round Rock

Construction on a new South Georgetown food, drink and entertainment venue called The Junction is now underway. Officials broke ground on The Junction — at 210 Blue Springs Boulevard —- on Thursday, November 13, with a goal to open this summer.

One more opportunity to give in 2025

Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving that takes place the Tuesday immediately after Thanksgiving. The effort serves as many nonprofit organization’s last push to raise funds for the year, and one last time to make a tax-deductible donation before the year’s end.
Governor Greg Abbott closes out a Sun City Republicans Club event Thursday, November 13. His remarks covered the recent state constitutional election, property taxes, the Texas Stock Exchange and school choice. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Governor Greg Abbott closes out a Sun City Republicans Club event Thursday, November 13. His remarks covered the recent state constitutional election, property taxes, the Texas Stock Exchange and school choice. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Greg Abbott speaks to Sun City Republicans

A packed Sun City Social Center welcomed Governor Greg Abbott during the Sun City Republican Club’s monthly meeting Thursday, November 13.
17-year-old Christianna White oversees a flag retirement ceremony at the Field of Honor on Friday, November 14, 2025.  White, along with her mother, Denise White, has taken  part in Field of Honor activities for all of its nine years in Georgetown.  Taking part in the ceremony were members of Scouting America Troop 1096, representatives from the Civil Air Patrol, veterans and active duty military, plus members of the public.  Photo by Andy Sharp.

17-year-old Christianna White oversees a flag retirement ceremony at the Field of Honor on Friday, November 14, 2025. White, along with her mother, Denise White, has taken part in Field of Honor activities for all of its nine years in Georgetown. Taking part in the ceremony were members of Scouting America Troop 1096, representatives from the Civil Air Patrol, veterans and active duty military, plus members of the public. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Flags retired with honor

A flag retirement ceremony was held at the Field of Honor on Friday, November 14, 2025. Taking part in the ceremony were members of Scouting America Troop 1096, representatives from the Civil Air Patrol, veterans and active duty military, plus members of the public.  

No new trail for Berry Creek

A new trail that would have spanned from the future Westside Park south of Berry Creek Highlands to the county’s Berry Creek Park was nixed by Georgetown City Council during a November 12 workshop after council heard resident feedback against a trail running through their neighborhood.
The Palace Playhouse showcased more intimate shows as a 75-seat black box theatre. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

The Palace Playhouse showcased more intimate shows as a 75-seat black box theatre. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Palace moves out of the Playhouse, new tenants to be found

The Georgetown Palace Theatre will conclude its programming at the Playhouse at the end of the year, closing out with Dashing Through the Snow, which runs November 28 through December 28.