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Members from the City of Georgetown, plant contractor Webber and design engineering firm CDM Smith gather to cut the ribbon on the opening stage of the South Lake Water Treatment Plant on August 4. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Members from the City of Georgetown, plant contractor Webber and design engineering firm CDM Smith gather to cut the ribbon on the opening stage of the South Lake Water Treatment Plant on August 4. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Georgetown doubles water capacity with completion of South Lake treatment plant

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Georgetown officials celebrated the completion of the South Lake Water Treatment Plant on Tuesday, August 4, marking the end of the city’s largest capital improvement project to date and doubling the city's water treatment capacity by adding 44 million gallons per day to its water supply – more...

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St. John’s Methodist Church launches ‘Wednesdays with God’

Nicholas Cicale
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
St. John’s Methodist Church will launch a new midweek ministry, "Wednesdays with God," beginning August 12, offering prayer, fellowship and worship opportunities each Wednesday evening.The weekly program will include three activities designed for individuals and families.
Commissioner Russ Boles, center, holds ceremonial scissors during the County Road 460 ribbon cutting on Thursday, July 30. The project helps with access to the new Coupland ISD junior high and high school. Photo courtesy of Williamson County

Commissioner Russ Boles, center, holds ceremonial scissors during the County Road 460 ribbon cutting on Thursday, July 30. The project helps with access to the new Coupland ISD junior high and high school. Photo courtesy of Williamson County

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Around Wilco: Coupland, Wilco celebrate new roadway

News Staff
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Take a look at news updates from around Williamson County. Coupland, Wilco celebrates new roadwayWilliamson County hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the County Road 460 project in Coupland on Thursday, July 30.
Texas-based chain Summer Moon Coffee will open its Georgetown location Saturday, August 8, in Bluebonnet Plaza, 1312 West University Avenue, Ste. 102.

Texas-based chain Summer Moon Coffee will open its Georgetown location Saturday, August 8, in Bluebonnet Plaza, 1312 West University Avenue, Ste. 102.

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Biz briefs: Chipotle opens in Georgetown, Summer Moon Coffee coming this weekend

News Staff
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
New Chipotle opens on Highway 29National fast-casual chain Chipotle Mexican Grill opened its new Georgetown location on Monday, August 3. Located at 1312 West University Avenue, Unit 101, the restaurant serves burritos, bowls and side dishes, with dine-in, take-out and drive-thru options.
Purple Martins gather in the sky over Greenlawn Crossing Shopping Complex on Friday, July 31, 2026. Purple Martin Parties, hosted by Travis Audubon, are being held behind the Wendy’s on Friday, August 7th and Saturday, August 8th from 8-9pm. Numbering in the thousands, birds nest here before continuing their journey to a winter home in South America. Photo by Andy Sharp

Purple Martins gather in the sky over Greenlawn Crossing Shopping Complex on Friday, July 31, 2026. Purple Martin Parties, hosted by Travis Audubon, are being held behind the Wendy’s on Friday, August 7th and Saturday, August 8th from 8-9pm. Numbering in the thousands, birds nest here before continuing their journey to a winter home in South America. Photo by Andy Sharp

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Purple Martins take off in Round Rock

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Purple Martin Parties, hosted by Travis Audubon, are being held behind the Wendy’s at 607 Louis Henna Boulevard,  Round Rock, on Friday, August 7, and Saturday, August 8, from 8-9 p.m. Numbering in the thousands,  birds nest here before continuing their journey to a winter home in South America.
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