Georgetown

Snow from the recent winter storm covers a Leander neighborhood on the morning of January 21. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Snow from the recent winter storm covers a Leander neighborhood on the morning of January 21. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Easy bounce back after Winter storm

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, January 27, 2025
Despite last week’s frigid temperatures and snow, impacts across Williamson County were minimal compared to the winter weather of recent years.
Most of the houses in the TRG neighborhood are older, single-story homes that have housed multiple generations. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Most of the houses in the TRG neighborhood are older, single-story homes that have housed multiple generations. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

TRG, San José leaders find joy in ‘small victory’

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, January 24, 2025
Residential leaders in the San José and Track-Ridge-Grasshopper neighborhoods celebrated what they called a “small victory” January 14, when Georgetown City Council agreed to compromises regarding residential building height restrictions in their neighborhoods.
A rendering shows the new event space, with green space, a stage and seating next to the Georgetown Public Library. (Courtesy Covey Planning and Landscape Architecture)

A rendering shows the new event space, with green space, a stage and seating next to the Georgetown Public Library. (Courtesy Covey Planning and Landscape Architecture)

New downtown event plaza begins to take shape

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Construction is underway, as Georgetown converts the area between the Light and Waterworks building and the Georgetown Public Library into an event space that will have a stage, event lawn shade structure and food truck parking area.
Benjamin Butler

Benjamin Butler

Ben Butler throws his hat in the ring for District 3

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
As District 3 Georgetown City Council Member Mike Triggs winds down his service in city government, he hopes to pass the torch to resident Benjamin Butler, an electric board member who Mr. Triggs is endorsing in the May election. Before serving on the city electric board, Mr.
Kids from Girl Scout Troop 46105 carry a large banner along Martin Luther King Jr. Street as they participate in a march during the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day march and celebration held at Macedonia Baptist Church on Monday, January 20. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

Kids from Girl Scout Troop 46105 carry a large banner along Martin Luther King Jr. Street as they participate in a march during the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day march and celebration held at Macedonia Baptist Church on Monday, January 20. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

Cold MLK Jr. Day finds warmth in hope and community

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Cold Texas weather could not deter marchers at the Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade that went from the county courthouse to Macedonia Baptist Church on January 20.

Growth, housing and economic development

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
To start every year, Georgetown City Council reviews the city’s strategic vision, plan and rules of governance. For 2025, council is keeping the same strategic priority areas as last year: growth, economic development, governance, downtown, housing and risk management.

Update: City opens offices back up on January 22

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, January 20, 2025
Update: The city is reopening its offices that were closed due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day and inclement weather. Additionally, Texas Disposal Systems customers will have their trash and recycling pickup days pushed back one day. For example, Tuesday pickup will be on Wednesday.
Map identifies the counties that have Winter Storm Warnings and Advisories. Williamson County is under a Winter Storm Warning. Illustration courtesy of the National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio.

Map identifies the counties that have Winter Storm Warnings and Advisories. Williamson County is under a Winter Storm Warning. Illustration courtesy of the National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio.

Williamson County establishes Emergency Operations Center ahead of winter storm

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, January 20, 2025
The Williamson County Office of Emergency Management will open an Emergency Operations Center tonight in response to the Cold Weather Advisory and Winter Storm Warning issued by the National Weather Service.

GISD, JISD to close Tuesday January 21, due to bad weather

News Staff
Sunday, January 19, 2025
Both Georgetown and Jarrell ISDs announced Sunday evening that they will be closed on Tuesday, January 21, due to forecasted inclement weather. Freezing precipitation and temperatures are expected throughout Monday night and into Tuesday morning, deeming it unsafe for travel.
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