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Cole Smith crafting with Mia Reyna who is a part of the professional support staff. Photo by Abbey Archer

Cole Smith crafting with Mia Reyna who is a part of the professional support staff. Photo by Abbey Archer

Haven GTX opens day program for adults with disabilities

Abbey Archer
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
The Haven GTX, a new nonprofit, is giving adults with intellectual disabilities a place to learn, socialize and stay active through a five-day-a-week life enrichment program offered at First Presbyterian Church.
Timothy Visa Xayyaraj was arrested on August 29 for “attempting to take a weapon from an officer," but was later released. Shortly after, police were called to The Square about a disturbance. Xayyaraj confronted police, who fatally shot him after he attempted to grab an officer’s gun out of its holster, according to Georgetown Police.

Timothy Visa Xayyaraj was arrested on August 29 for “attempting to take a weapon from an officer," but was later released. Shortly after, police were called to The Square about a disturbance. Xayyaraj confronted police, who fatally shot him after he attempted to grab an officer’s gun out of its holster, according to Georgetown Police.

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Georgetown releases name of subject who was shot by police on the Square Saturday

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, August 31, 2026
The Georgetown Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting that took place outside on the 100 block of Seventh Street on the Square on Saturday afternoon, August 29.
The proposed West Oaks MUD is off Ranch to Market Road 2338 and east of County Road 248.

The proposed West Oaks MUD is off Ranch to Market Road 2338 and east of County Road 248.

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Council raises questions about proposed 179-acre West Georgetown subdivision

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, August 31, 2026
Georgetown City Council had concerns about the density of a proposed 179.4-acre development from KB Home, called West Oaks, that would bring 625 units to the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction off Ranch to Market Road 2338, north of Ronald Reagan Boulevard.
Georgetown VFW Post 8587 Commander and Navy veteran John McCleskey presents Gift of Time Executive Director Becky Folta-May with a $2,000 check Aug. 25. Navy veteran John Gulling, a musician with Fond Memories, is kneeling. Pictured in the back row are Activities Director Jeanette Workman, respite participant and Air Force veteran Rusty Lowe, Fond Memories musician Terry Aynes, visitor and Coast Guard veteran John Bowen, Fond Memories musician Ty Choate and Gift of Time Board President Mary Odom.

Georgetown VFW Post 8587 Commander and Navy veteran John McCleskey presents Gift of Time Executive Director Becky Folta-May with a $2,000 check Aug. 25. Navy veteran John Gulling, a musician with Fond Memories, is kneeling. Pictured in the back row are Activities Director Jeanette Workman, respite participant and Air Force veteran Rusty Lowe, Fond Memories musician Terry Aynes, visitor and Coast Guard veteran John Bowen, Fond Memories musician Ty Choate and Gift of Time Board President Mary Odom.

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Georgetown VFW donates $2,000 to A Gift of Time

Brad Stutzman
Monday, August 31, 2026
Georgetown is home to a significant number of military veterans. Given the city’s demographics, many people dealing with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia also live here.Those two populations met on Tuesday, Aug.
Newly installed officers of Post 174 after their installation on August 13th 2026. From left to right: District 10 Commander Tim Moore, Post Judge Advocate Michael Tischer, Post Member Sara Vasso (née Tischer), Post Historian Andy Tischer, Post Commander Amery Vasso. Courtesy Abe Harrison Post

Newly installed officers of Post 174 after their installation on August 13th 2026. From left to right: District 10 Commander Tim Moore, Post Judge Advocate Michael Tischer, Post Member Sara Vasso (née Tischer), Post Historian Andy Tischer, Post Commander Amery Vasso. Courtesy Abe Harrison Post

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American Legion Abe Harrison Post 174 installs officers, recognizes members

News Staff
Saturday, August 29, 2026
American Legion members of Abe Harrison Post 174 in Georgetown held an installation of officers and member awards and recognition event August 13. District 10 Commander Tim Moore installed the two newly elected officers for Post 174. The other Post officers were retained in their current positions.
The four new Eagle Scouts with Georgetown Scouts BSA Troop 4050 are Arnia Venkatesan, Claire Sugamele, Damien DeLeon and Savannah Heron.

The four new Eagle Scouts with Georgetown Scouts BSA Troop 4050 are Arnia Venkatesan, Claire Sugamele, Damien DeLeon and Savannah Heron.

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Georgetown's Troop 4050 promotes first set of Eagle Scouts

News Staff
Friday, August 28, 2026
Four of the founding members of Georgetown Scouts BSA Troop 4050 have officially achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. The troop formed in 2019, after Boy Scouts of America began welcoming girls as members.
Georgetown City Hall

Georgetown City Hall

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Georgetown takes first step in advancing Circleville water pipeline

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Georgetown City Council approved financing agreements Tuesday, August 25, between the city and the Texas Water Development Board for a new transmission pipeline that would connect the Circleville area to northern Georgetown. This project is part of the Georgetown Regional Water Initiative.
From left, David Morgan, city manager, Josh Schroeder, mayor, Kevin Pitts, council member and Doug Noble, council member, listen to the first reading of the 2027 Fiscal Year budget on August 25. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

From left, David Morgan, city manager, Josh Schroeder, mayor, Kevin Pitts, council member and Doug Noble, council member, listen to the first reading of the 2027 Fiscal Year budget on August 25. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Georgetown’s $1.65 billion FY27 budget okayed

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Georgetown City Council unanimously approved the city’s $1.65 billion 2027 fiscal year budget on first reading on August 25, with a proposed tax rate of $0.363167 per $100 valuation. FY27’s budget is $300 million higher than the FY26 budget of $1.3 billion.
Ryan Murray with ETC Institute, left, reads findings from a recent resident survey to the Williamson County Commissioners Court, August 25. Williamson County Director of Communications Connie Odom, right, joins him. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Ryan Murray with ETC Institute, left, reads findings from a recent resident survey to the Williamson County Commissioners Court, August 25. Williamson County Director of Communications Connie Odom, right, joins him. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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85% of Williamson County residents rate county as good or excellent place to live

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Residents rated Williamson County better than the state and national averages in 16 categories according to a recent community survey conducted by ETC Institute.
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