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Georgetown resident Heath Cole voices concerns during a February 11 Texas Commission for Environmental Quality meeting about a Nova368, LLC wastewater package plant permit. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Georgetown resident Heath Cole voices concerns during a February 11 Texas Commission for Environmental Quality meeting about a Nova368, LLC wastewater package plant permit. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Wastewater package plants spring resident concerns

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Danette Ray’s property off State Highway 29 in West Georgetown has open space and native grasses near the San Gabriel River. With wildlife easement on her property, she conserves the land for the golden-cheeked warblers – a bird that’s currently on the endangered species list.

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Cold weather shelters open

News Staff
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
These area cold weather shelters will be open:GeorgetownSan Gabriel Unitarian Universalist Church; 1322 E. University Ave. February 19-217 p.m. to 9 a.m. the following morning TaylorSt. James Episcopal Church, 612 Davis St.February 19-2010 p.m. to 10 a.m. the following morning

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Wednesday, February 19, 2025
ESTATE ADMINISTRATION NOTICESCITATION BY PUBLICATIONTHE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF WILLIAMSONTO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF MARTHA STORM SCHORRE, DECEASED, Cause No. 25-0159-CP4, in County Court at Law #4 of Williamson County, 405 Martin Luther King Street, Georgetown, Texas 78626.SANDRA...
Avilla Berry Creek Highlands is a master-planned renter community located in Georgetown. The neighborhood features 224 homes and is scheduled to open in March. Photo courtesy of NexMetro Communities.

Avilla Berry Creek Highlands is a master-planned renter community located in Georgetown. The neighborhood features 224 homes and is scheduled to open in March. Photo courtesy of NexMetro Communities.

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New residential communities spring up in Williamson County

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Several master-planned residential projects across Williamson County began new phases of construction in February. The projects range from community amenity centers to new homes available to rent or buy.
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. “[The city is] always looking for opportunities to impact the number [of motor vehicle crashes], but it’s tough,”...

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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.
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.
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   
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