Georgetown

Pre-K student Alex Tafs, 4, spends quiet time with his grandmother Toni Powell before going into his classroom on the first day of school at Annie Purl Elementary School on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Annie Purl has 650 students enrolled this academic year. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Pre-K student Alex Tafs, 4, spends quiet time with his grandmother Toni Powell before going into his classroom on the first day of school at Annie Purl Elementary School on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Annie Purl has 650 students enrolled this academic year. Photo by Andy Sharp.

GISD students start new school year

Andy Sharp
Thursday, August 14, 2025
School was back in session in Georgetown ISD on August 14. 
City Manager David Morgan, left, presents the proposed budget for the 2026 fiscal year to Georgetown City Council members. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

City Manager David Morgan, left, presents the proposed budget for the 2026 fiscal year to Georgetown City Council members. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Average Georgetown tax bills could go up by $14 for FY 2026

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, August 14, 2025
The proposed property tax rate by Georgetown City Manager David Morgan for the 2026 Fiscal Year is 35.30 cents per $100 valuation, which is down from the FY25 approved tax rate from 36.47 cents per $100 valuation.
Michelle Augustine

Michelle Augustine

Living homeless in Georgetown is presentation topic

Katherine Hamilton
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Living homeless in Georgetown is a day-to-day existence. “Where am I sleeping tonight?” is the daily question.Sun City Democrats hosted a presentation August 9 on how the area’s unhoused get by — and how they don’t. The presenter was Michelle Augustine, founder of Navigation Services.
Head Chef Gregory Schwab standing beside restaurant owners Andrew Newport and Hannah Matthews (soon to be Newport). Photo by Abbey Archer

Head Chef Gregory Schwab standing beside restaurant owners Andrew Newport and Hannah Matthews (soon to be Newport). Photo by Abbey Archer

Juniper Cocktails & Kitchen opens on the Square

Abbey Archer
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Juniper Cocktails & Kitchen opened July 29, bringing craft cocktails and European-style tapas just off the Georgetown Square.
Gary McNabbstands beside a lamp he made out of a mushroom lawn sculpture. He told his wife that he can ‘make anything’ into a lamp— so she dared him to use a sculpture from their yard. Photo by Abbey Archer

Gary McNabbstands beside a lamp he made out of a mushroom lawn sculpture. He told his wife that he can ‘make anything’ into a lamp— so she dared him to use a sculpture from their yard. Photo by Abbey Archer

Austin Lampworks glows up Georgetown

Abbey Archer
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Austin Lampworks offers a unique perspective on the lighting industry by combining sentimentality and creativity. The eclectic Georgetown store provides lamp repairs, custom lamps and custom shades.Owner Gary McNabb runs the business with his son, Kevin.
Justice of the Peace Judge Evelyn McLean, center, explains to participants what cases they are going to observe during the first Judge for a Day program for Precinct 3, August 6. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Justice of the Peace Judge Evelyn McLean, center, explains to participants what cases they are going to observe during the first Judge for a Day program for Precinct 3, August 6. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Residents witness inner workings of JP system

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, August 11, 2025
There are many different facets of government. From the state legislature to city council meetings, even the most informed resident can learn something new. That’s why Justice of the Peace Judge Evelyn McLean of Precinct 3 began the “Judge for a Day” shadowing program August 5-6.
The new brick color is darker than the Tamiro building, seen on the right, was chosen so it didn’t blend into the other building. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

The new brick color is darker than the Tamiro building, seen on the right, was chosen so it didn’t blend into the other building. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Yes, the brick color changed on the downtown parking garage

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, August 8, 2025
Georgetown’s downtown parking garage inches closer to completion, and this month the exterior brick is being installed. The brick appears darker than what was displayed in planning renderings approved by the city.
Elle Townley, 16, performs along Seventh Street in downtown Georgetown on Saturday, March 8, during the first Market Days of 2025. Photo by Andy Sharp

Elle Townley, 16, performs along Seventh Street in downtown Georgetown on Saturday, March 8, during the first Market Days of 2025. Photo by Andy Sharp

Georgetown teen Elle Townley nominated for Texas Country Music Award

Abbey Archer
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Sixteen-year-old Elle Townley has been nominated for the 2025 Young Artist of the Year award at the Texas County Music Awards. This is the third time she has been nominated, and she said she is hoping this year will be the year. “I have been singing ever since I could talk,” Elle said.
Pete Escalante spends time with a kitten he adopted named Chaos during the kitten adoption event coordinated by the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter and the Georgetown Public Library on Wednesday, August 6. All 19 kittens brought to the library were adopted. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

Pete Escalante spends time with a kitten he adopted named Chaos during the kitten adoption event coordinated by the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter and the Georgetown Public Library on Wednesday, August 6. All 19 kittens brought to the library were adopted. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

Kittens put best paw forward at the library

Kaitlyn Wilkes and Andy Sharp
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Even when you know it’s coming, a room full of kittens is an easy way to bring joy to the heart. From their tiny paws to their curious personalities, many families from around Georgetown were eager to add a fuzzy friend to their crew.
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