Georgetown

Kendall Britt, right, and Donna Kinney, front, check the birdhouses for Purple Martin nesting activity. The structure is located on the Katy Crossing Trail in San Gabriel Park. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Kendall Britt, right, and Donna Kinney, front, check the birdhouses for Purple Martin nesting activity. The structure is located on the Katy Crossing Trail in San Gabriel Park. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Birding group provides shelter with a view for Purple Martins

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Every Thursday around 6 p.m. in San Gabriel Park, the “click, click, click” of a crank lowering the Williamson Audubon Group’s Purple Martin birdhouse echoes over the river, as Kendall Britt checks for new nesting activity.
The proposed design by building owner Adam Starr would expose the building’s trusses and enclose them in glass. (Rendering courtesy of LRK)

The proposed design by building owner Adam Starr would expose the building’s trusses and enclose them in glass. (Rendering courtesy of LRK)

HARC rejects facade changes again

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
For the third time in as many years, Georgetown’s Historic Architectural Review Commission denied a facade change to the retail building just off the Square at 817 South Austin Avenue.
Steven Snell gives a speech about his priorities as the new Williamson County judge Monday afternoon, April 21.

Steven Snell gives a speech about his priorities as the new Williamson County judge Monday afternoon, April 21.

Williamson County Judge Steven Snell sworn in

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, April 21, 2025
Steven Snell was sworn in as the new Williamson County judge Monday afternoon at the historic county courthouse.“Faith, family and the future.
2-year-old (two-and-a-half) Stetson Mathson gathers Easter Eggs during the annual Easter Egg Hunt conducted by Georgetown Church of the Nazarene on Saturday, April 19, 2025. 5,000 Easter Eggs found new homes in just a few minutes' time.

2-year-old (two-and-a-half) Stetson Mathson gathers Easter Eggs during the annual Easter Egg Hunt conducted by Georgetown Church of the Nazarene on Saturday, April 19, 2025. 5,000 Easter Eggs found new homes in just a few minutes' time.

Have an egg-cellent Easter

Andy Sharp
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Georgetown Church of the Nazarene  Easter egg hunt Saturday, April 19, saw 5,000 eggs and claimed by happy families. Photos by Andy Sharp
The plan for phase four of San Gabriel Park improvements shows the integration of the new fields with the structures currently in place. (Rendering courtesy of Parkhill)

The plan for phase four of San Gabriel Park improvements shows the integration of the new fields with the structures currently in place. (Rendering courtesy of Parkhill)

Georgetown City council ponders which grass is greener

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, April 18, 2025
The future layout for San Gabriel Park will include nine baseball diamonds, more than 15 soccer field configurations and two sand volleyball courts. The layout update represents the fourth phase of renovations at the park, which were presented to Georgetown City Council April 8.
This map shows where the Community Development Block Grant projects are taking place in the city. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

This map shows where the Community Development Block Grant projects are taking place in the city. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

City aims to improve drainage, sidewalks with county grants

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, April 17, 2025
The City of Georgetown will apply for a county grant with more than $1.2 million in projects listed to address development needs for low to moderate income residents.
Chris Kerbow proudly wields a box of U.S. farm-raised catfish — which is antibiotic and hormone free.

Chris Kerbow proudly wields a box of U.S. farm-raised catfish — which is antibiotic and hormone free.

Catfish Parlour serves Georgetown quality comfort food

Abbey Archer
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
“There’s a feeling of nostalgia when you come in here. Like you’re back home eating comfort food.”That’s how Georgetown Catfish Parlour owner Chris Kerbow described his restaurant at 4159 Williams Drive.
Georgetown Firefighter Kurt Lentz was killed in a traffic crash while off-duty Friday, April 11. He was 33 years old. (Photo Courtesy Georgetown Fire Department)

Georgetown Firefighter Kurt Lentz was killed in a traffic crash while off-duty Friday, April 11. He was 33 years old. (Photo Courtesy Georgetown Fire Department)

Off-duty Georgetown firefighter dies in motorcycle crash

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
An off-duty Georgetown firefighter was involved in a fatal crash while driving Friday morning, April 11, on Highway 29 west of Wolf Ranch Parkway. The firefighter, Kurt Lentz, was taken by ambulance to Ascension Seton Williamson Hospital, where he died shortly before 10 a.m.
This map shows the general location of the Municipal Utility Districts presented to city council during their special workshop on April 1. Many of the details surrounding the subdivisions are being ironed out. (Map by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

This map shows the general location of the Municipal Utility Districts presented to city council during their special workshop on April 1. Many of the details surrounding the subdivisions are being ironed out. (Map by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Proposed projects highlight new growth, reveal wastewater capacity issues

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Multiple Municipal Utility Districts are coming to Georgetown, with plans including more housing and potential commercial uses.
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