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This map shows where road safety improvements could be made throughout the county based on crash data. (Courtesy Capital Area Metro Planning Organization)

This map shows where road safety improvements could be made throughout the county based on crash data. (Courtesy Capital Area Metro Planning Organization)

Regional organization shoots for federal road safety

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, March 3, 2025
After receiving $2.3 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Capital Area Metro Planning Organization is working with the City of Georgetown to conduct a roadway safety plan to potentially receive funds from the federal Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program later this year.
Jason Pennington

Jason Pennington

GHS Lacrosse player to be honored in memorial clay shoot

Katherine Hamilton
Thursday, February 27, 2025
On the day that would be his last day, 16-year-old Jason Pennington worked with his coach and teammates to create a code the Georgetown High School Lacrosse Team could live and play by. They chose Teamwork, Accountability, and Grit — qualities that would underpin the team’s season.

City staff works with legislators to reduce local impact

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, February 27, 2025
There’s less than a month left for state legislators to file bills for the 89th Legislative Session, and Georgetown’s city staff is already tracking more than 1,000 bills on their “watch list” because of the potential impacts to the city’s residents.
An apartment building located near the Georgetown Public Library is seen with the Williamson County courthouse in the background. If SB 840 passes, more multi-family buildings like this could appear downtown. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

An apartment building located near the Georgetown Public Library is seen with the Williamson County courthouse in the background. If SB 840 passes, more multi-family buildings like this could appear downtown. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Senate Bill would open door to more multifamily units

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
One of Governor Greg Abbott’s priority bills this legislative session is Senate Bill 840, which would allow multifamily housing to be built in areas with commercial, industrial or mixed-use zoning.
Kevin Taylor and Gabriela Bravo perform during a Williamson County Guitar Society meet and greet held at the Georgetown Public Library on Saturday, February 22.

Kevin Taylor and Gabriela Bravo perform during a Williamson County Guitar Society meet and greet held at the Georgetown Public Library on Saturday, February 22.

Williamson County Guitar Society plays at the library

Andy Sharp
Monday, February 24, 2025
Kevin Taylor and Gabriela Bravo performed during a Williamson County Guitar Society meet and greet held at the Georgetown Public Library on Saturday, February 22.  Their 30-minute performance was for those interested in playing or listening to guitar music.
Grace Beach performs a candlestick pose on the trotter horse, Atlas in Weir during a Thursday night practice, on February 13.

Grace Beach performs a candlestick pose on the trotter horse, Atlas in Weir during a Thursday night practice, on February 13.

The Mane Event

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, February 24, 2025
Story and Photos by Nalani NuylanRodeo and dressage often come to mind when thinking about equestrian sports, while others like horse racing, polo and vaulting also provide entertainment for fans in the stands.
Natalie Bogart enjoyed a walk at San Gabriel Park on a very frigid Wednesday afternoon, February 19, 2025, when temperatures were in the low-mid 20s. Photo by Andy Sharp

Natalie Bogart enjoyed a walk at San Gabriel Park on a very frigid Wednesday afternoon, February 19, 2025, when temperatures were in the low-mid 20s. Photo by Andy Sharp

A walk in the cold

Andy Sharp
Saturday, February 22, 2025
Natalie Bogart enjoyed  a walk  at San Gabriel Park on a very frigid Wednesday afternoon, February 19, 2025, when temperatures were in the low-mid 20s. Photo by Andy Sharp  
Participants take off from the starting line in the Fun Run during the 12th Annual Chase the Chief event held at East View High School on Sunday, March 3, 2024. The event included a Fun Run, a 5K race and a fitness fair. Proceeds help fund grants for physical education programs at Georgetown area schools. The two races included approximately 1800 participants. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Participants take off from the starting line in the Fun Run during the 12th Annual Chase the Chief event held at East View High School on Sunday, March 3, 2024. The event included a Fun Run, a 5K race and a fitness fair. Proceeds help fund grants for physical education programs at Georgetown area schools. The two races included approximately 1800 participants. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Roundabout: Upcoming Georgetown events in February and March

News Staff
Friday, February 21, 2025
The Secret GardenThrough March 2This children’s literature classic has been turned into a musical. Mary has been sent to live with her uncle who learns about a secret garden at his manor under lock and key. The production will be held on the Springer Stage. Tickets can be found at www.
Melvin Orsack waits for the warming shelter to open at San Gabriel Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on Wednesday evening, February 19, 2025. The shelter will be open until 9 a.m. on Saturday. Photo by Andy Sharp

Melvin Orsack waits for the warming shelter to open at San Gabriel Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on Wednesday evening, February 19, 2025. The shelter will be open until 9 a.m. on Saturday. Photo by Andy Sharp

Warming Shelters open in Wilco during cold snap

Andy Sharp
Friday, February 21, 2025
Georgetown's San Gabriel Unitarian Universalist Fellowship warming shelter opened Wednesday, February 19 and will be open until 9 a.m. on Saturday to help while a cold front drops temperatures into the 20s and lower 30s.  In Taylor, a similar shelter opened in St.
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