News
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Georgetown City Council Tuesday, April 9, approved on first reading a design contract for the Austin Avenue pedestrian bridges with Austin engineering and planning company Freese and Nichols for $2.8 million.
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Comment on Georgetown’s Downtown Master Plan
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Residents can now explore Georgetown’s Downtown Master Plan document and can leave comments online. Public comments are open until April 17.
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Round Rock PD, animal shelter work to find lost pets
Nalani Nuylan
The Round Rock Police Department Animal Control Division and the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter will now use Petco Love Lost technology when finding lost pets out in the community.
Monday, April 15, 2024
Williamson County real estate market report
Nalani Nuylan
In the latest report from the Austin Board of Realtors, new home listings across the Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown metropolitan area jumped to 4,714 new listings, 10.2 percent more than in March 2023.
Monday, April 15, 2024
Former County Judge Dan A. Gattis, center, unveils the naming plaque to the Judge Dan A. Gattis Pavilion located at the county Expo Center, April 11. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
Dan’s the man: Williamson County honors former judge Dan A. Gattis at pavilion naming ceremony
Nalani Nuylan
Williamson County has named its new pavilion at the Williamson County Expo Center after a former county judge.
The county gathered at the Expo Center in Taylor to celebrate the Judge Dan A. Gattis Pavilion Thursday afternoon, April 11.
“Thank y’all so much,” Judge Gattis said during a speech.
Monday, April 15, 2024
County Commissioner Cynthia Long, center, and Liberty Hill Fire Chief Anthony Lincoln cut the ribbon to open the new county EMS station. Photos by Nalani Nuylan.
New EMS station opens in Liberty Hill
Nalani Nuylan
Williamson County Emergency Medical Services celebrated the opening of a new medic station for Liberty Hill Fire Station 2, on Thursday, April 11.
Friday, April 12, 2024
Guest Essay: Exploring the 2024 Georgetown ISD school bond package
News Staff
By Devin Padavil
As early voting begins on April 22, I write to you out of transparency regarding GISD’s 2024 School Bond.
As the public school district for the fastest-growing community in the nation, we anticipate enrolling 6,000 more students in the next decade.
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Two Step Inn, Red Poppy Fest are some of the events happening in Georgetown through the end of April
News Staff
Disaster! The Musical
Through April 21
The Georgetown Palace Theatre presents Disaster!
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Rachel Brunson, center, owner of Vintage Arts Coffeehouse and Bistro, with her sisterly staff — Hannah Booher (left) and Scarlett Booher.
Vintage Arts Coffeehouse & Bistro is center for entrepreneurial Granger community
Abbey Archer
Amidst the sleepy buildings in downtown Granger sits Vintage Arts Coffeehouse & Bistro, a destination for shoppers, diners, those looking for a quick coffee or a place to relax as they pass through town.
On the window, curly letters announce: “Shop inside! 40+ Vendors.
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Examining GISD’s bond Proposition A
Katherine Hamilton
Georgetown ISD voters will decide the fate of four different bond propositions in the upcoming May 4 election. Early voting is April 22-30.
Totaling $649.
Wednesday, April 10, 2024