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Georgetown water system maintenance set for July

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Georgetown will conduct a chlorine wash of its water system for maintenance from July 8 through August 8, and Georgetown water customers may notice chlorine odors and a brown or green tint to their water for brief periods. These changes may be noticeable starting July 8 or 9.

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Roundabout: Events happening in Georgetown in June 2026

Nicholas Cicale
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Jesus Christ SuperstarThe Palace Theater presents Jesus Christ Superstar on the Springer Stage at 810 South Austin Avenue.  The first musical by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber to be produced for the professional stage, Jesus Christ Superstar has wowed audiences for over 50 years.
The outside of the building showcases the city’s logo and use of glass to let in natural light. (Rendering by MarmonMok Architecture)

The outside of the building showcases the city’s logo and use of glass to let in natural light. (Rendering by MarmonMok Architecture)

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Georgetown outlines plans, construction schedule for new Customer Service Center

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Southwestern University is set to start infrastructure construction in September to accommodate development of the 560 acres just east of its campus on University Avenue. As a whole, the SU 560 Project will include a mix of businesses, residential, retail and hospitality space.
President Helen Laughlin with ambassador animal, Magnolia the opossum. Photos by Alyssa Perera

President Helen Laughlin with ambassador animal, Magnolia the opossum. Photos by Alyssa Perera

All Things Wild Rehabilitation Center facing surplus of rescues following thunderstorms

Alyssa Perera
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Thunderstorms and floods since May 19 have left the All Things Wild Rehabilitation center between Jarrell and Walburg overflowing with animals. The rescue took in 482 animals in about a two-week period. Those most affected are animals that live in the ground in dens or high up in trees.
Annunciation Maternity Home provided a tour of the facility with about the expansion on June 4. (Left to right) Attendees Linda Childress, Susan Tenny, Bonnie Jenkins, Bill Combes standing with Executive Director of Annunciation Maternity Home Cynthia Flores and Board Member Marshall Sprigg in the Infant Development Center. Photo by Abbey Archer

Annunciation Maternity Home provided a tour of the facility with about the expansion on June 4. (Left to right) Attendees Linda Childress, Susan Tenny, Bonnie Jenkins, Bill Combes standing with Executive Director of Annunciation Maternity Home Cynthia Flores and Board Member Marshall Sprigg in the Infant Development Center. Photo by Abbey Archer

Annunciation Maternity Home expands facility

Abbey Archer
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Annunciation Maternity Home is wrapping up construction on five new homes, which will expand its reach to provide shelter and resources to additional mothers needing help.
Ellen Brumder and her husband Nick, co-founders of Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery & Prayer Gardens, were on hand Saturday, April 27, 2024 to celebrate Art in the Gardens, the 20th anniversary of Our Lady. The couple live in New Zealand, but return to the area occasionally. (Sun Archive)

Ellen Brumder and her husband Nick, co-founders of Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery & Prayer Gardens, were on hand Saturday, April 27, 2024 to celebrate Art in the Gardens, the 20th anniversary of Our Lady. The couple live in New Zealand, but return to the area occasionally. (Sun Archive)

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Our Lady of the Rosary offers custom burials, headstones for every belief

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
In between Georgetown and Jonah lies the Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery and Prayer Garden – an expansive cemetery with sculptures, wildflowers and wind chimes.
Anne Marshall, left, embraces her daughter, Valerie Schultz, during the Fraud Awareness Breakfast. A victim of an online scam earlier this year, Ms. Marshall was the guest of honor for the event, which served as a fundraiser. Photo by Nicholas Cicale

Anne Marshall, left, embraces her daughter, Valerie Schultz, during the Fraud Awareness Breakfast. A victim of an online scam earlier this year, Ms. Marshall was the guest of honor for the event, which served as a fundraiser. Photo by Nicholas Cicale

Scam victim’s story a learning opportunity for Sun City residents

Nicholas Cicale
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
When you offer free food at the Sun City ballroom, you’re bound to fill seats. But the crowd that packed the room for the Fraud Awareness Breakfast Monday, June 8, came for something more: to learn how to protect themselves — and to stand behind a neighbor who lost everything to a scammer.
Jennifer Swanson standing next to David Kersten, the president of Waterloo Gin, holding the three flavors. Photo by Abbey Archer

Jennifer Swanson standing next to David Kersten, the president of Waterloo Gin, holding the three flavors. Photo by Abbey Archer

Waterloo Gin brings spirit to Georgetown

Abbey Archer
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
For drinkers who grimace at the bitter bite of London-style gin, a gin infused with floral botanicals from the Texas Hill Country may be the secret to a refreshing summer cocktail.
Georgetown's stormwater rates will go up on average $2 to accommodate for operations cost and capital projects.

Georgetown's stormwater rates will go up on average $2 to accommodate for operations cost and capital projects.

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Georgetown stormwater rates go up $2

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, June 8, 2026
Starting in Fiscal Year 2027, there will be a $2 increase in stormwater fees — which haven’t been raised since 2015 — to accommodate rising operations costs, capital investment, maintenance and new staff.

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Cop Calls: GPD investigating 20 weekend car burglaries

Katherine Hamilton
Sunday, June 7, 2026
The following information was provided to the Sun by the Georgetown Police Department on June 1 as a record of recent arrest and call reports in Georgetown. Anyone charged with a crime is innocent until proven guilty.Masked suspects can be seen on camera footageOn May 29 at about 9 a.m.
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