Georgetown

Dr. Satish Chundru, in red, breaks ground with the Williamson County Justices of the Peaces KT Musselman of Precinct 1, center left, and Rhonda Redden of Precinct 4, center right. They are joined by the newly-hired death investigators. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Dr. Satish Chundru, in red, breaks ground with the Williamson County Justices of the Peaces KT Musselman of Precinct 1, center left, and Rhonda Redden of Precinct 4, center right. They are joined by the newly-hired death investigators. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Georgetown, Williamson County gains new coroner facility starting September

Autopsy provider Hill County Forensics broke ground on a new facility in North Georgetown near Berry Springs Park, February 6.Originally located on Rockride Lane in Georgetown, the company will open an expanded facility at 136 Market Street.
County Commissioners Terry Cook, Cynthia Long and Valerie Covey vetoed the proposed $140,000 salary during the February 4 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County Commissioners Terry Cook, Cynthia Long and Valerie Covey vetoed the proposed $140,000 salary during the February 4 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Commissioners divided on court admin salary

Williamson County Commissioners were at odds Tuesday, February 4, when deciding on a salary level for a new Director of District Court Administration position within the All-District Courts department.
Connor Barrows enjoyed his first fly fishing experience well past sundown on the San Gabriel River at San Gabriel Park on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.  When it was too dark to see he called it a day, but looks forward to learning more about this activity.   Photo by Andy Sharp.

Connor Barrows enjoyed his first fly fishing experience well past sundown on the San Gabriel River at San Gabriel Park on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. When it was too dark to see he called it a day, but looks forward to learning more about this activity. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Flying overhead

Connor Barrows enjoyed his first fly fishing experience well past sundown on the San Gabriel River at San Gabriel Park on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.  When it was too dark to see he called it a day, but looks forward to learning more about this activity.   Photo by Andy Sharp. 
New schools under construction Construction on GISD’s new middle and elementary schools has begun. Scheduled to both open in Fall 2026, the schools share a 65-acre tract at Patriot Way and State Highway 130 Toll Road.

New schools under construction Construction on GISD’s new middle and elementary schools has begun. Scheduled to both open in Fall 2026, the schools share a 65-acre tract at Patriot Way and State Highway 130 Toll Road.

Construction underway on new GISD elementary, middle schools 

Georgetown ISD is “moving quickly” to build new schools funded by its 2024 Bond Program, Lannon Heflin, Chief of Strategic Operations reported to the district’s Citizens Advisory Committee Tuesday, February 4. The Citizens Advisory Committee worked to create the $649.

City code updates continue

Seven proposed Unified Development Code amendments that address development approvals processes were presented to Georgetown City Council on January 28.

Get ready for Amplify Wilco

Amplify Wilco Day will generate funds for dozens of Williamson County nonprofit organizations this year March 5-6. Coordinated by I Live Here I Give Here, the fundraising campaign will benefit more than 70 Williamson County-serving nonprofits.