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The proposed land plan lays out the dimensions of the neighborhood and also uses color-coding to highlight the phases of development. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

The proposed land plan lays out the dimensions of the neighborhood and also uses color-coding to highlight the phases of development. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

Development with 1,300 homes, resort closer to reality

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, October 11, 2024
Lakeside Estates, a proposed Municipal Utility District located in the western cliffs of Lake Georgetown near Santa Rita Ranch, aims to bring 1,300 units and a private hotel and resort to the edge of the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction.

GTX Film Festival reels in crowd

Linda Dwyer
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
The September 28 GTX Film Festival was a robust collaboration showcasing quality productions and fostering interaction between film enthusiasts at all levels of interest. The event was the culmination of a longer process.
9-year-old Ashton Clayman sits astride his horse Tally at the 31st Annual Clayman Rodeo on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Held at Windsong Farm, the rodeo was founded by Kelly and Jim Bob Clayman. Photo by Andy Sharp.

9-year-old Ashton Clayman sits astride his horse Tally at the 31st Annual Clayman Rodeo on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Held at Windsong Farm, the rodeo was founded by Kelly and Jim Bob Clayman. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Sights, sounds, experiences at the Clayman Rodeo

Andy Sharp
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
The 31st Annual Clayman Rodeo took place in Georgetown on Saturday, October 5, 2024.  Held at Windsong Farm, the rodeo was founded by Kelly and Jim Bob Clayman.   Photos by Andy Sharp. 
Ken Covington acknowledges the crowds' applause after performing with Bob Case during a First Friday Concert held at Founders Park on Friday, October 4, 2024. Covington, founder of Kenz Guitars, suffered a stroke in September 2023. He's been on the mend for the past year. He was honored with a proclamation presented by Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Ken Covington acknowledges the crowds' applause after performing with Bob Case during a First Friday Concert held at Founders Park on Friday, October 4, 2024. Covington, founder of Kenz Guitars, suffered a stroke in September 2023. He's been on the mend for the past year. He was honored with a proclamation presented by Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Georgetown honors Ken Covington during guitar concert

Andy Sharp
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
A crowd filled Founders Park as Ken Covington performed during a First Friday Concert held on Friday, October 4, 2024.  Covington, founder of Ken'z Guitars on the Square in Georgetown,  suffered a stroke in September 2023.
Tributes to pets lost in the September 2021 fire

Tributes to pets lost in the September 2021 fire

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Families settle in Ponderosa Pet Resort lawsuit

Katherine Hamilton
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Thirteen families whose dogs died in the 2021 fire at the Ponderosa Pet Resort in Georgetown have settled their claims against the facility’s owner, Austin attorney Ard Ardalan said October 3.
The Williamson County Commissioners voted to approve the Chapter 312 tax abatement agreement with Soulbrian during the October 8 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson County Commissioners voted to approve the Chapter 312 tax abatement agreement with Soulbrian during the October 8 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County gives $2 million tax abatement

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
 Another South Korean company will come to Williamson County, following the path set by Samsung. Soulbrain —  a South Korean-based corporation that provides chemical production use in the semiconductor process — is the latest company to strike a tax abatement deal with Williamson County.
Representatives from the City of Georgetown, Texas Disposal Services, Novak Commercial Construction and Sun City Recycles Club gather together to cut the ribbon on the new Transfer Station. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes

Representatives from the City of Georgetown, Texas Disposal Services, Novak Commercial Construction and Sun City Recycles Club gather together to cut the ribbon on the new Transfer Station. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes

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Transfer station opens, eases solid waste operations

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
A Transfer Station in Georgetown will help Texas Disposal Services increase efficiency of solid waste operations and provide better service for customers dropping off items and purchasing landscaping materials. The city officially opened the newly reconstructed Transfer Station October 4.
Leandro Brito-Martinez

Leandro Brito-Martinez

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Austin man convicted of vehicular homicide, gets 80 years

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Leandro Brito-Martinez, 28, of Austin, was found guilty of murder by a Williamson County jury October 2. The vehicular homicide case involved 14-year-old Tobias Soto, a bystander who was struck and died as Brito-Martine attempted to evade police in Round Rock in 2022. The jury sentenced Mr.
Shane Henry, left, visits with the Georgetown Fire Department’s Deputy Fire Marshal Jonathan Gilliam and Koda, the fire department’s fire dog during a National Night Out event October 1, at the Georgetown Housing Authority Activity Learning Center on West 18th Street. (Photo by Andy Sharp)

Shane Henry, left, visits with the Georgetown Fire Department’s Deputy Fire Marshal Jonathan Gilliam and Koda, the fire department’s fire dog during a National Night Out event October 1, at the Georgetown Housing Authority Activity Learning Center on West 18th Street. (Photo by Andy Sharp)

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New fire dog book sparks conversation about following dreams

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Georgetown Fire Department dog Koda is recognized around town for her happy demeanor, the way she helps teach kids about fire safety or for the red dress she wears during the Poppy Festival.
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