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A Blue Origin engine is tested at a launch site in West Texas on June 27, 2022. The company’s new agreement with Williamson County would build 1 million square feet of industrial research space off U.S. Highway 79 in Hutto. Photo courtesy Blue Origin

A Blue Origin engine is tested at a launch site in West Texas on June 27, 2022. The company’s new agreement with Williamson County would build 1 million square feet of industrial research space off U.S. Highway 79 in Hutto. Photo courtesy Blue Origin

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Williamson County offers incentive agreement to hook aerospace company Blue Origin

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, August 21, 2026
The Williamson County Commissioners Court agreed Thursday, August 20, to an economic development agreement with aerospace company Blue Origin to build about 1 million square feet of industrial research space off U.S. Highway 79 in Hutto.
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Georgetown roads undergo repairs, sealant applications

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, August 21, 2026
Several Georgetown streets are undergoing pavement repairs and sealant applications this summer and fall as the city works to improve road conditions and extend pavement life. During road work, drivers should expect delays and are encouraged to seek other routes, according to the city.
Residents analyze and ask questions about the proposed Interstate Highway 35 schematics during a Texas Department of Transportation open house in the evening at the Georgetown Annex, Thursday, August 13. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Residents analyze and ask questions about the proposed Interstate Highway 35 schematics during a Texas Department of Transportation open house in the evening at the Georgetown Annex, Thursday, August 13. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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TxDOT gathers public input on I-35 improvements through Williamson County

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Williamson County residents got a closer look at potential Interstate 35 improvements Thursday, August 13, as the Texas Department of Transportation gathered public input on plans to widen and improve the 13-mile corridor between Georgetown and Round Rock.

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Georgetown mayor launches law firm

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, August 20, 2026
After 20 years with Sneed, Vine & Perry, Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder has launched his own law firm, where he will continue practicing real estate and development law while pursuing development projects of his own.
6-year-old Camden Velez happily settles into his kindergarten classroom on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, the first day of classes at George Washington Carver Elementary School.

6-year-old Camden Velez happily settles into his kindergarten classroom on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, the first day of classes at George Washington Carver Elementary School.

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Photos: Georgetown ISD students head back to school

Andy Sharp
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Georgetown families lined up for the first day of classes at George Washington Carver Elementary School Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Carver begins the school year with 672 students.Photo by Andy Sharp

VFW sponsors student essay and art contests

Brad Stutzman
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
With a new school year underway, Georgetown VFW Post 8587 and its Auxiliary are sponsoring essay and art contests open to students in Georgetown, Jarrell and Florence.The local VFW essay contests are part of larger nationwide competitions, ongoing since 1947.
The City of Georgetown's budget team presented the initial budget without the current tax rate to city council earlier this summer. (Sun Archive)

The City of Georgetown's budget team presented the initial budget without the current tax rate to city council earlier this summer. (Sun Archive)

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Georgetown anticipated $5 million shortfall in FY27 revenue

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The City of Georgetown will have about $5 million more in expenses than the revenues it receives as part of anticipated reserve fund usage in the 2027 fiscal year budget.

Two Justice Complex listening sessions upcoming

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Williamson County will host two come-and-go community feedback sessions for its Justice Complex project this coming week.  Both meetings will be held at the Williamson County EMS North Campus, 3189 SE Inner Loop in Georgetown.
Sol Arce, left, hugs her freshman grandson Jonas Aguiar of San Antonio as he moves into Jessie Daniel Ames Hall on Saturday, August 15, 2026 during freshmen move-in day at Southwestern University. Jessie Daniel Ames Hall opened to students in January. The approximately 1400 students will begin their classes on August 24th. Photo by Andy Sharp

Sol Arce, left, hugs her freshman grandson Jonas Aguiar of San Antonio as he moves into Jessie Daniel Ames Hall on Saturday, August 15, 2026 during freshmen move-in day at Southwestern University. Jessie Daniel Ames Hall opened to students in January. The approximately 1400 students will begin their classes on August 24th. Photo by Andy Sharp

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Southwestern students move into Jessie Daniel Ames Hall

Andy Sharp
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Southwestern University students moved into Jessie Daniel Ames Hall on Saturday, August 15, 2026, during freshmen move-in day. Jessie Daniel Ames Hall opened to students in January.  Approximately 1,400 students will begin their classes at the university on August 24.
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