Georgetown

Chris Kerbow proudly wields a box of U.S. farm-raised catfish — which is antibiotic and hormone free.

Chris Kerbow proudly wields a box of U.S. farm-raised catfish — which is antibiotic and hormone free.

Catfish Parlour serves Georgetown quality comfort food

“There’s a feeling of nostalgia when you come in here. Like you’re back home eating comfort food.”That’s how Georgetown Catfish Parlour owner Chris Kerbow described his restaurant at 4159 Williams Drive.
Georgetown Firefighter Kurt Lentz was killed in a traffic crash while off-duty Friday, April 11. He was 33 years old. (Photo Courtesy Georgetown Fire Department)

Georgetown Firefighter Kurt Lentz was killed in a traffic crash while off-duty Friday, April 11. He was 33 years old. (Photo Courtesy Georgetown Fire Department)

Off-duty Georgetown firefighter dies in motorcycle crash

An off-duty Georgetown firefighter was involved in a fatal crash while driving Friday morning, April 11, on Highway 29 west of Wolf Ranch Parkway. The firefighter, Kurt Lentz, was taken by ambulance to Ascension Seton Williamson Hospital, where he died shortly before 10 a.m.
This map shows the general location of the Municipal Utility Districts presented to city council during their special workshop on April 1. Many of the details surrounding the subdivisions are being ironed out. (Map by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

This map shows the general location of the Municipal Utility Districts presented to city council during their special workshop on April 1. Many of the details surrounding the subdivisions are being ironed out. (Map by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Proposed projects highlight new growth, reveal wastewater capacity issues

Multiple Municipal Utility Districts are coming to Georgetown, with plans including more housing and potential commercial uses.
County Commissioners – from left Terry Cook, Russ Boles, Cynthia Long, Valerie Covey – listen to Incoming County Judge Steven Snell give a speech at the new county headquarters’ topping off ceremony, April 11. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County Commissioners – from left Terry Cook, Russ Boles, Cynthia Long, Valerie Covey – listen to Incoming County Judge Steven Snell give a speech at the new county headquarters’ topping off ceremony, April 11. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County completes framework for new headquarters

Williamson County officials commemorated the structural completion of the new county administration building Friday afternoon with a topping off ceremony.“The topping out ceremony celebrates a monumental moment in the construction of any building,”  Commissioner Valerie Covey said.
A map of Atkinson Ranch shows how the property is divided by a large floodplain. (Courtesy Del Webb)

A map of Atkinson Ranch shows how the property is divided by a large floodplain. (Courtesy Del Webb)

Del Webb development raises questions from city council

A proposed project led by developer Del Webb could bring more than 500 new homes, 250 medium-density units and commercial space to a 362-acre property just outside Georgetown’s city limits.
Monica Garza and her son Elijah, 4, enjoyed their time at Georgetown Free Bikes during the Grand Opening celebration of the nonprofit's new home on Saturday, April 5, 2025.  Their new address is 2055 F.M. 1460 in Georgetown.  Georgetown Free Bikes makes bicycles available to anyone who wants one at no charge.

Monica Garza and her son Elijah, 4, enjoyed their time at Georgetown Free Bikes during the Grand Opening celebration of the nonprofit's new home on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Their new address is 2055 F.M. 1460 in Georgetown. Georgetown Free Bikes makes bicycles available to anyone who wants one at no charge.

Nonprofit Georgetown Free Bikes opens new space

After donating over a thousand bikes to the community, nonprofit Georgetown Free Bikes has moved out of its founder’s garage. They're now at the former Rabbit Hill School located at 2055 Farm to Market Road 1460.
Cat Phelps, right, representing Georgetown’s Rotary Club, speaks to attendees about the need for additional nonprofits partners to contribute toward the September 11 Day of Service. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Cat Phelps, right, representing Georgetown’s Rotary Club, speaks to attendees about the need for additional nonprofits partners to contribute toward the September 11 Day of Service. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Nonprofits look to expand fall Day of Service

Three Georgetown groups — The Georgetown Ministerial Alliance, The Georgetown Project and the Rotary Club — are getting the word out early about a big effort this September.

Animal shelter partnership advances

Georgetown City Council on April 9 approved an interlocal agreement with the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter’s other partners to incorporate Georgetown into the county shelter.
Community member Larry Olson, who provided resident input on the parking garage, signs a beam that will go inside the garage. Other members of city staff and developer Swinerton also signed. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Community member Larry Olson, who provided resident input on the parking garage, signs a beam that will go inside the garage. Other members of city staff and developer Swinerton also signed. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Top floor of downtown parking garage finished

Georgetown city staff and developers celebrated the “topping off” of the Austin Avenue parking garage on Tuesday, April 8, bringing the addition to the downtown skyline one step closer to completion. This, as Mayor Josh Schroeder emphasized, is Georgetown’s “first” downtown garage.