Georgetown

New Habitat for Humanity development brings 12 new homes

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Georgetown City Council approved a build permit March 6 for a new 1-acre development that will include 12 new homes built by Williamson County Habitat for Humanity. The Shepherd’s Village development will be located in Southeast Georgetown between 21st and 22nd streets.
Chief Economic Development Officer for the City of Cedar Park Arthur Jackson, front, and Chief Operating Officer of Firefly Aerospace Dan Fermon, back, explain the economic impact of a spaceport during the meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Chief Economic Development Officer for the City of Cedar Park Arthur Jackson, front, and Chief Operating Officer of Firefly Aerospace Dan Fermon, back, explain the economic impact of a spaceport during the meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County greenlights spaceport liftoff

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Following Firefly Aerospace’s successful lunar landing, Williamson County is working toward creating a new spaceport development corporation board to “provide fiscal guidance and ongoing governance” of spaceport operations in Williamson and Burnet counties.
City Manager David Morgan, center, with Parks and Recreation Director Kimberly Garrett, right, and staff members from consulting firm Halff and construction company STR break ground at Garey Park on March 6. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

City Manager David Morgan, center, with Parks and Recreation Director Kimberly Garrett, right, and staff members from consulting firm Halff and construction company STR break ground at Garey Park on March 6. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Garey Park improvements march forward

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Group camping cabins and a new amphitheater headline the second phase of improvements at Georgetown’s Garey Park.Georgetown and construction company STR broke ground on work Thursday, March 6.
Bill Gravell, left, is sworn in by Judge Besty Lambeth, right, as the Region Six advocate for Small Businesses in America in the Office of Advocacy, March 11. Jill Gravell, center, holds a Bible as Mr. Gravell recites the oath. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Bill Gravell, left, is sworn in by Judge Besty Lambeth, right, as the Region Six advocate for Small Businesses in America in the Office of Advocacy, March 11. Jill Gravell, center, holds a Bible as Mr. Gravell recites the oath. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County Judge Bill Gravell resigns

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
After six years of service, Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell resigned from office Tuesday, March 11, to accept a position under the Trump Administration. Before the March 11 Commissioners Court meeting, Mr.
County Engineer Adam Boatright, front, and David Glenn, director of government relations with Home Builders Association, back, explain the new subdivision regulations during the March 4 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County Engineer Adam Boatright, front, and David Glenn, director of government relations with Home Builders Association, back, explain the new subdivision regulations during the March 4 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County officials adopt new subdivision regulations

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, March 10, 2025
Real estate developers have to follow new regulations passed on March 4 by the Williamson County Commissioners Court.
Dr. Shanna Jackson sits in her office in front of her degrees and certificates. She has earned her doctorate from the Sherman College of Chiropractic, her BAAS from the University of North Texas and completed the animal chiropractic program at Parker University. Photo by Abbey Archer

Dr. Shanna Jackson sits in her office in front of her degrees and certificates. She has earned her doctorate from the Sherman College of Chiropractic, her BAAS from the University of North Texas and completed the animal chiropractic program at Parker University. Photo by Abbey Archer

Rise Up Chiropractic opens in Georgetown

Abbey Archer
Friday, March 7, 2025
Georgetown Chiropractor Shanna Jackson has opened a new clinic, Rise Up Chiropractic, just north of Westinghouse Road at 2951 Farm to Market Road 1460, Ste. 1402.
Georgetown Police Chief Cory Tchida visits with race participants before the start of the one-mile Fun Run during the 13th Annual Chase the Chief, held Sunday, March 2, 2025 at East View High School. 2,000 people were registered for the one-mile fun run and 5K event. Proceeds from the races support physical education programs in Georgetown. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Georgetown Police Chief Cory Tchida visits with race participants before the start of the one-mile Fun Run during the 13th Annual Chase the Chief, held Sunday, March 2, 2025 at East View High School. 2,000 people were registered for the one-mile fun run and 5K event. Proceeds from the races support physical education programs in Georgetown. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Georgetown residents Chase the Chief

Andy Sharp
Friday, March 7, 2025
The 13th Annual Chase the Chief was held Sunday, March 2, at East View High School.  About 2,000 people were registered for the one-mile fun run and 5K event.   Proceeds from the races support physical education programs in Georgetown.Photo by Andy Sharp

Georgetown residence subject of bomb threat

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, March 6, 2025
At about 11:30 a.m. on March 5, the Georgetown Police Department responded to a bomb threat in the 100 block of Retreat Place, which is near the International Order of Odd Fellows cemetery. By 12:01 p.m. the scene had been cleared of any threats and the area was reopened to the public.
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