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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)

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)

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Crashes on the rise on Georgetown roads

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
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.

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Residents encouraged to take control of heart health

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
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.
Ron Garland

Ron Garland

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Ron Garland aims to maintain city culture, projects

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
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.

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Texan Cory Morrow headlines Georgetown Red Poppy Festival

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, February 17, 2025
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.
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.

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
Friday, February 14, 2025
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   
Ethel Mickan enjoyed her evening during the 9th Annual Free Soup Supper, held at St. Peter Lutheran Church on Monday, February 10, 2025. All were invited to free meals prepared by church members, plus homemade desserts and water or tea.

Ethel Mickan enjoyed her evening during the 9th Annual Free Soup Supper, held at St. Peter Lutheran Church on Monday, February 10, 2025. All were invited to free meals prepared by church members, plus homemade desserts and water or tea.

Soup for the Soul

Andy Sharp
Friday, February 14, 2025
The ninth annual Free Soup Supper was held at St. Peter Lutheran Church on Monday, February 10, 2025.  All were invited to free meals prepared by church members, plus homemade desserts and water or tea.  Photos by Andy Sharp
The first Blue Hole Park renovation concept moves the walking path around the cemetery and turns concrete areas into terraced lawns for residents to lay out or have picnics. (Courtesy Halff Associates)

The first Blue Hole Park renovation concept moves the walking path around the cemetery and turns concrete areas into terraced lawns for residents to lay out or have picnics. (Courtesy Halff Associates)

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Council sees first iterations of Blue Hole Park plan

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Blue Hole Park will see updates to its facilities, features and general layout in the near future.

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Changes come to multi-family development standards

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Georgetown’s standards for new multi-family developments are set to change as city council works to update the city’s Unified Development Code — which outlines building and planning standards for residents and developers.
County Judge Bill Gravell, center, holds up a Level III/IIIA rifle-resistant body armor that will be for Sheriff Deputies. Photos by Nalani Nuylan.

County Judge Bill Gravell, center, holds up a Level III/IIIA rifle-resistant body armor that will be for Sheriff Deputies. Photos by Nalani Nuylan.

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Grants could support new sheriff equipment, trainings

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Sheriff Matt Lindemann is pursuing federal grants to help fund the Sheriff’s Office’s Victim Services Unit and new body armor for deputies.
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