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Community members pack the sold-out annual gala at The Vineyard in Florence, April 22, where the Assistance League of Georgetown announced that the organization will now be its own nonprofit, Uplift Wilco.

Community members pack the sold-out annual gala at The Vineyard in Florence, April 22, where the Assistance League of Georgetown announced that the organization will now be its own nonprofit, Uplift Wilco.

Georgetown Assistance League rebrands to Uplift Wilco, supporting local students, families in need

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, April 30, 2026
A longtime Georgetown nonprofit has changed its name, but not its mission. The Assistance League of Georgetown is officially rebranding to Uplift Wilco, and will become an independent nonprofit on June 1.
Ashley Collie became a doula in 2010 and was licensed as a midwife in 2018. She opened the Burnet location of Haven Birth & Wellness in 2020 and the Georgetown location in 2024.

Ashley Collie became a doula in 2010 and was licensed as a midwife in 2018. She opened the Burnet location of Haven Birth & Wellness in 2020 and the Georgetown location in 2024.

Catching life: inside Haven Birth and Wellness

Abbey Archer
Thursday, April 30, 2026
A woman squatting in an inflatable tub releases a purposeful moan— followed by a deep, soft scream, as licensed Georgetown midwife Ashley Collie instructs the expecting mother to “Get your baby! Your baby’s in front of you. Get your baby.

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Georgetown man gets life for sexual abuse of child

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
On April 20, a Williamson County jury convicted Jason Allen Crouch, 45, of Georgetown, of continuous sexual abuse of a child. He has been sentenced to life in prison. A former professional BMX rider, Mr. Crouch was also a track operator at the Central Texas BMX track in Pflugerville.
Mark Lynd makes fire using flint and steel during the 18th Annual Pioneer Days, held Saturday, May 4, 2024 at the Old Settlers Association site in Round Rock. The event is hosted by the Williamson Museum. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Mark Lynd makes fire using flint and steel during the 18th Annual Pioneer Days, held Saturday, May 4, 2024 at the Old Settlers Association site in Round Rock. The event is hosted by the Williamson Museum. Photo by Andy Sharp.

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Roundabout: April 29-May 29

Nicholas Cicale
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Holocaust exhibit at the libraryThe library is partnering with Congregation Havurah Shalom for an exhibit titled “A Reason to Remember: Roth, Germany 1933-1942” from The University of Massachusetts Amherst. It will be available during regular library hours.
St. David’s Georgetown Hospital is located at 2000 Scenic Drive, Georgetown.

St. David’s Georgetown Hospital is located at 2000 Scenic Drive, Georgetown.

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St. David’s Georgetown included in list of top 100 hospitals

Nicholas Cicale
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
St. David’s HealthCare announced today that St. David’s Medical Center — including St. David’s Georgetown Hospitals and other facilities in Austin — was recently named among the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals according to an independent quality analysis conducted by Premier, Inc.
Penny the Opossum was crowned Ambassador of the Year via a popular vote over Red Poppy weekend.

Penny the Opossum was crowned Ambassador of the Year via a popular vote over Red Poppy weekend.

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Penny the Opossum wins popular vote at Poppy Fest, named All Things Wild Ambassador of the Year

Nicholas Cicale
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
The public has voted, and Penny — one of All Things Wild’s opossum residents – is the nonprofit’s Ambassador of the Year. Voting took place over the weekend at the Red Poppy Festival and online at All Things Wild’s website. Penny was the clear winner, earning more support than three other finalists.

Yesteryears: Bicentennial fever heating up in 1976

Yesteryears
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
140 Years Ago (April 29, 1886)San Jacinto CelebrationThe annual exercises of the San Jacinto Society of the Southwestern University in honor of the battle of San Jacinto, took place in the University Chapel on the evening of Wednesday, the 21st inst. Mr. Gus.

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Street racer gets seven years for vehicular manslaughter

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Kevonte Lamont McConnell Hawkins, 33, of San Antonio, pled guilty on April 16 to manslaughter for a high-speed collision in Georgetown that resulted in the death of Georgetown resident Colter Davis-Nelson, age 30. As part of the plea agreement, Mr. Hawkins accepted responsibility for Mr.
Members of the Georgetown ISD Ballet Folklorico troupe ride in their float during the Red Poppy Festival parade on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Members of the Georgetown ISD Ballet Folklorico troupe ride in their float during the Red Poppy Festival parade on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp.

2026 Red Poppy Festival in photos

Andy Sharp
Monday, April 27, 2026
The 2026 Red Poppy Festival took place in Downtown Georgetown April 24-24. From the Red Poppy Bike Ride Saturday morning, to the POPP Pup Parade Sunday, here are some pictures from the Square for Saturday and Sunday. To see pictures from Friday night, click here!Photos by Andy Sharp
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