Georgetown
The Austin Avenue Bridge has reopened to the public after flooding over the weekend.
Austin Avenue Bridge reopens to the public after flooding
Kaitlyn Wilkes
After being closed for inspection after the July 4 weekend floods, the Austin Avenue Bridge is now reopen to the public. The bridge was originally closed to check for potential damage caused by the water and the construction scaffolding under the bridge.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Yesteryears: Alleged thieves’ run ends at chicken shack
News Staff
125 years Ago (July 5, 1900)Judge Glasscock battles Johnson grassWilliamson County’s Judge Glasscock has a patch of Johnson grass, which has hitherto defied all his efforts to destroy. He has tried salt and kerosene oil, with the result that the grass grew more vigorously and thicker than ever.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Texas Golfer: Berry Creek golf course has new owners
Doug Kienitz
The second oldest golf club in Georgetown is now under new ownership and with a new name.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Georgetown park trails closed due to water release from the dam
Kaitlyn Wilkes
The Randy Morrow Trail and all trail crossings from Booty's Crossing into San Gabriel Park will be closed until further notice, according to the Georgetown Police Department and the city's Parks and Recreation Department.
Monday, July 7, 2025
Bruce Clements, from Wilco’s Office of Emergency Management (left), explains plans about how crews will conduct the damage assessment during an 11 a.m. press conference Monday, July 7. County Judge Steve Snell, center, and Sheriff Matt Lindemann, right, listen to the report. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
Flood claims third Williamson County victim
Nalani Nuylan
At least three people are dead after the San Gabriel River severely flooded across Williamson County over the weekend. The first victim was Kaitlyn Swallow, age 22, from the Liberty Hill area, who was found dead late Saturday by the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office.
Monday, July 7, 2025
County shelter takes animals from Georgetown, Lampasas
Kaitlyn Wilkes
The Georgetown Animal Shelter facility was evacuated on July 5 as water broke the banks of the San Gabriel River. The animals were taken to the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter site on SE Inner Loop. WCRAS began emergency protocols at about 10:30 a.m.
Monday, July 7, 2025
These photos of the San Gabriel River through Georgetown were taken from the same spot on the shore across from Two Rivers Apartments on July 5 (left) and July 6 (right). Photos by Clark Thurmond
The San Gabriel River during and after the flood in Georgetown
Clark Thurmond
These photos of the San Gabriel River through Georgetown were taken from the same spot on the shore across from Two Rivers Apartments on July 5 and July 6. On the left, the San Gabriel River is shown as it crests at about noon on July 5, 30 feet above its usual level.
Monday, July 7, 2025
The San Gabriel River is flowing fast, but is back in its banks July 6.
Photos: Repairs, downed trees and a raging river at San Gabriel Park
Katherine Hamilton
Although the park remains closed, curious Georgetown residents visited San Gabriel Park Sunday to check out damage left behind by the raging river of the day before. They sloshed through mud several inches deep stretching from the riverbank to the road.
Sunday, July 6, 2025
The San Gabriel River roars through Blue Hole Park. Water covers Rock Street up to Second Street in Georgetown.
Local state of disaster declared for Williamson County
Saturday, July 5, 2025
Hawkins Johnson, 16, takes a measure of the roaring San Gabriel River from the Austin Avenue bridge. Photos by Katherine Anthony
Photos: Rising San Gabriel River closes Austin Avenue bridge
Katherine Hamilton
Rain this week has caused the San Gabriel River to rise up to meet the Austin Avenue Bridge. According to the City of Georgetown, the river may rise over 30 feet. These photos were taken at about 10:30 a.m. Saturday, and the bridge was closed by Georgetown Police at 10:53 a.m.
Saturday, July 5, 2025