Georgetown
Take a walk through San Gabriel Park and read
Kaitlyn Wilkes
A permanent storywalk will be added along the Randy Morrow Trail at San Gabriel Park as part of an initiative from the library and Georgetown Parks and Recreation.
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Georgetown resident Heath Cole voices concerns during a February 11 Texas Commission for Environmental Quality meeting about a Nova368, LLC wastewater package plant permit. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)
Wastewater package plants spring resident concerns
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Danette Ray’s property off State Highway 29 in West Georgetown has open space and native grasses near the San Gabriel River. With wildlife easement on her property, she conserves the land for the golden-cheeked warblers – a bird that’s currently on the endangered species list. Ms.
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Two contested city council races, GISD candidates unopposed
The filing period has come and gone, and May 3 Georgetown City Council races are set. In Council District 3, newcomers Ben Butler and Joe Orsak will run to replace Mike Triggs, who is not running for re-election.District 4 incumbent Ron Garland will face challenger Dave Richardson.Cold weather shelters open
News Staff
These area cold weather shelters will be open:GeorgetownSan Gabriel Unitarian Universalist Church; 1322 E. University Ave. February 19-217 p.m. to 9 a.m. the following morning TaylorSt. James Episcopal Church, 612 Davis St.February 19-2010 p.m. to 10 a.m. the following morning
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Avilla Berry Creek Highlands is a master-planned renter community located in Georgetown. The neighborhood features 224 homes and is scheduled to open in March. Photo courtesy of NexMetro Communities.
New residential communities spring up in Williamson County
Nalani Nuylan
Several master-planned residential projects across Williamson County began new phases of construction in February. The projects range from community amenity centers to new homes available to rent or buy.
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
The number of motor vehicle crashes in Georgetown has steadily gone up, with a noticeable dip in 2020 due to the Covid pandemic. (Courtesy Georgetown Police Department)
Crashes on the rise on Georgetown roads
Kaitlyn Wilkes
The number of motor vehicle crashes in Georgetown has gone up steadily over the past 14 years — from 1,658 crashes in 2011 to 3,871 in 2024 — as the city’s population has increased.
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Residents encouraged to take control of heart health
Kaitlyn Wilkes
The heart is the body’s engine, and in order to keep the engine in tip-top shape, one of the most important things residents can do is work with their primary care provider to prevent heart disease – the top killer of Americans every year. Dr. Geoffrey Crimmins, a cardiologist at St.
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Ron Garland
Ron Garland aims to maintain city culture, projects
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Georgetown District 4 Council Member Ron Garland is running for his second term because he has “thoroughly enjoyed” working with city staff in a time of growth to maintain the culture and small town spirit of the city. “I really ran [again] because I enjoyed it,” he said.
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Texan Cory Morrow headlines Georgetown Red Poppy Festival
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Texas country singer-songwriter Cory Morrow will headline Georgetown’s 26th annual Red Poppy Festival on Saturday, April 26. The country artist is known for songs like “The Man I’ve Been,” “Texas on My Mind” and “Always and Forever.”Mr. Morrow’s performance is from 8:30-10 p.m.
Monday, February 17, 2025
Murcellinus Ojinnaka waves to his family as he nears the completion of his 5K race during the 30th Annual Cupid’s Chase, held in San Gabriel Park on Saturday, February 8, 2025. The event is sponsored by the Georgetown Parks Department. Photo by Andy Sharp.
Cupid Chase darts through the park
Andy Sharp
The 30th annual Cupid’s Chase was held in San Gabriel Park on Saturday, February 8, 2025. The event is sponsored by the Georgetown Parks Department. Photos by Andy Sharp
Friday, February 14, 2025