Georgetown
Georgetown’s water and wastewater service areas reach different parts of Williamson County.
Developers could pay more for water, wastewater
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Georgetown may increase its water and wastewater impact fees for developers to help offset the cost of maintaining services amid economic shifts and continued population growth. Currently, the maximum water impact fee is $12,215, and the wastewater fee is $6,129.
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Rough wind, waves halt Alcatraz swim
Katherine Hamilton
East View High School Counselor Alan Oakes said it was “an awesome experience” undertaking the two-mile, open-water Alcatraz swim, but he wasn’t able to complete the challenge.“The strong wind and chop did me in,” he said.Mr.
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Rendering of potential Phase 1 of SU's 560 Plan.
Southwestern unveils early plan for vacant 560 acres
Katherine Hamilton
A mixed-use development — with offices, retail, apartments, music venue, hotel/conference and open green space — could be built on part of the 560 vacant acres of Southwestern University's campus. Southwestern’s “560 Plan” outlines ideas and initial plans for the university’s undeveloped space.
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Sally Bardwell, Williamston County HUD Grants coordinator, answers questions about the allocation of the grants for the 2025 fiscal year. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
Williamson County begins federal grant process
Nalani Nuylan
With 23 local applications and the Trump Administration planning to cut Community Block Development Grant funding, Grant Manager Sally Bardwell said Williamson County has to weigh its options carefully to ensure funding is optimized.
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Animal shelter merger starts mid-July
Kaitlyn Wilkes
The Georgetown Animal Shelter and the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter will officially merge on July 14. On that date, the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter campus at 1855 Inner Loop will serve as the central location for main shelter services.
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
2% electric rate increases on the way
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Georgetown electric rates could raise approximately 2 percent for all rate classes for the first time since 2019 to help the electric utility maintain sufficient revenue and protect the utility if projected large-load growth onto the city’s electric grid doesn’t materialize.
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Lone Star Circle of Care's mobile mammography unit provides mammograms to women around Central Texas. (Photo Courtesy Lone Star Circle of Care)
$15,000 grant supports mobile mammography unit
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Lone Star Circle of Care in Georgetown received a $15,000 Blue Impact grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas to help with operational support for its Big Pink Bus mobile mammography unit.
Monday, June 30, 2025
Georgetown staff previews budget priorities
Kaitlyn Wilkes
In a sneak peek of what’s to come in Georgetown’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget, city staff outlined focus areas, possible cost-saving decisions, and proposed fee changes to departments including Parks and Recreation and the library.
Monday, June 30, 2025
Georgetown City Council members unanimously approved several ordinances related to homelessness during its regular June 25 meeting. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)
City council passes ordinances affecting unhoused residents
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Resident Michelle Augustine expressed concerns about a parking ordinance affecting food distribution.
Thursday, June 26, 2025
A preliminary concept plan for the development shows 93 lots for the neighborhood between Serenada and the airport. (Map courtesy City of Georgetown)
Serenada residents raise concerns over subdivision plan
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Surveyors near Serenada shed light on a new development that could be built near the Georgetown airport by the intersection of Northwest Boulevard and Serenada Drive.
Thursday, June 26, 2025