Georgetown
Parks and Recreation and library staff, members from Friends of the Georgetown Library, and families help cut the ribbon for the storywalk at San Gabriel Park.
Randy Morrow Trail home to new Georgetown story walk
News Staff
It was a busy-eyed day at San Gabriel Park this past Tuesday, when the Georgetown Public Library and Georgetown Parks and Recreation celebrated the opening of our first permanent storywalk. Bubbles and snacks preceded the dedication and ribbon cutting. You may be wondering, what is a storywalk?
Thursday, March 6, 2025
The sun begins to go down along County Road 382 east of Walburg on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
Walburg Sunset
Andy Sharp
The sun begins to go down along County Road 382 east of Walburg on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Photos by Andy Sharp.
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Strong winds led to a dusty landscape as seen along County Road 124 near Weir on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Photo by Andy Sharp.
Dust in the Wind
Andy Sharp
Strong winds led to a dusty landscape in Williamson County Tuesday afternoon, March 4. Dry conditions and strong winds led to extreme fire weather, and a warm, breezy and hazy afternoon. Photos by Andy Sharp.
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Hutto ISD Superintendent Jeni Neatherlin, right, explains how Hutto ISD will be impacted by the tax exceptions from Cameron County Housing Finance Corporation purchasing properties in Williamson County, March 5. She is accompanied by County Judge Bill Gravell, left, and County Commissioner Russ Boles, center. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
Williamson County sues Cameron County Housing Finance Corporation to block tax exempt projects
Nalani Nuylan
In response to what Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell called “one of the most egregious acts against the children of Williamson County,” Wilco has sued Cameron County Housing Finance Corporation for allegedly violating the Texas Housing Finance Corporations Act.
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
This map illustrates the closures that will be seen on Lakeway Drive throughout May. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)
Slew of traffic light projects underway in Georgetown
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Three new traffic lights along Ronald Reagan Boulevard are in various stages of completion. The traffic light at the Ronald Reagan and Sun City Boulevard intersection will be updated by the city. The intersection is also part of Williamson County’s Ronald Reagan Boulevard Widening project.
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Fire Chief John Sullivan presents a public safety update to the city council during their February 28 meeting. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)
Fire department strives to reduce response times
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Facing increased demands for service due to population growth, the Georgetown Fire Department is aiming to get response times down to nine minutes to get to residents in medical distress earlier and to stop the spread of fires.
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Dave Richardson
Dave Richardson hopes to bring new ideas to Georgetown city council
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Georgetown resident Dave Richardson is running for District 4 City Council to make sure Georgetown maintains the charm that he and his wife fell in love with when they moved here in 2019. The small-town energy was something he loved about his hometown of Naperville, Illinois. Mr.
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Third year of Two Step Inn within sight
Kaitlyn Wilkes
The third annual Two Step Inn is taking place in less than a month – April 5 and 6 – at San Gabriel Park. The Georgetown Parks Department for years had planned for a festival space to provide entertainment to residents in its Parks Master Plan.
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Amadeo Arce
Roommate killed in South Georgetown homicide
Kaitlyn Wilkes
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide that took place early in the morning on February 28.
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Piper Stege Nelson, executive director of I Live Here I Give Here, center, holds a sign promoting Amplify Wilco next to the county commissioners, February 25. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.
Nonprofits line the Square for Amplify Wilco, Wednesday
Nalani Nuylan
More than a dozen Williamson County nonprofits are partnering with Georgetown businesses to kick off Amplify Wilco Day on the Square, Wednesday, March 5, from 5-8 p.m.
Monday, March 3, 2025