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The San Gabriel River roars through Blue Hole Park. Water covers Rock Street up to Second Street in Georgetown.

The San Gabriel River roars through Blue Hole Park. Water covers Rock Street up to Second Street in Georgetown.

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Local state of disaster declared for Williamson County

Saturday, July 5, 2025
Williamson County Judge Steve Snell declared a local state of disaster Saturday, July 5, in response to area flooding. According to the county, the declaration is needed to protect the health, safety and welfare of county residents.
Hawkins Johnson, 16, takes a measure of the roaring San Gabriel River from the Austin Avenue bridge. Photos by Katherine Anthony

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
Saturday, July 5, 2025
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.
Georgetown’s water and wastewater service areas reach different parts of Williamson County.

Georgetown’s water and wastewater service areas reach different parts of Williamson County.

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Developers could pay more for water, wastewater

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, July 3, 2025
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.

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Rough wind, waves halt Alcatraz swim

Katherine Hamilton
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
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.
Rendering of potential Phase 1 of SU's 560 Plan.

Rendering of potential Phase 1 of SU's 560 Plan.

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Southwestern unveils early plan for vacant 560 acres

Katherine Hamilton
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
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.
Sally Bardwell, Williamston County HUD Grants coordinator, answers questions about the allocation of the grants for the 2025 fiscal year. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Sally Bardwell, Williamston County HUD Grants coordinator, answers questions about the allocation of the grants for the 2025 fiscal year. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County begins federal grant process

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
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.

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Animal shelter merger starts mid-July

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
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.

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2% electric rate increases on the way

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
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.
Lone Star Circle of Care's mobile mammography unit provides mammograms to women around Central Texas. (Photo Courtesy Lone Star Circle of Care)

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
Monday, June 30, 2025
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.
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