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From left, Keith Parker, JISD Communities in Schools site coordinator; Evelyn DeJesus, JISD social worker; Jane Medema, Purl Elementary School counselor; Gloria Casso, Family Support Specialist at Mary Bailey Head Start; Carl Illig, executive director of the W.D. Kelley Foundation; and Shannon Illig, operations manager of the W.D. Kelley Foundation, at the check presentation on August 17. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

From left, Keith Parker, JISD Communities in Schools site coordinator; Evelyn DeJesus, JISD social worker; Jane Medema, Purl Elementary School counselor; Gloria Casso, Family Support Specialist at Mary Bailey Head Start; Carl Illig, executive director of the W.D. Kelley Foundation; and Shannon Illig, operations manager of the W.D. Kelley Foundation, at the check presentation on August 17. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Uplift Wilco receives $100,000 from W.D. Kelley Foundation

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
As school starts back up, children in Georgetown and Jarrell ISDs will head to class showing off their newest clothes and shoes. Some of the outfits came together thanks to vouchers from Uplift Wilco’s Ready for School program, which allows students to show up dressed for success.
Georgetown City Hall

Georgetown City Hall

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Georgetown weighs changes to rideGTX program

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The City of Georgetown is considering changes to its rideGTX Uber voucher program after data showed most trips occur during daytime hours and the program’s costs continue to increase.
Williamson County issues a burn ban. Illustration by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County issues a burn ban. Illustration by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County issues Burn Ban

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The Williamson County Commissioners Court has issued a countywide burn ban effective at 11:05 a.m. on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, for up to 90 days due to increased drought conditions.The Commissioners Court or County Judge may lift the order earlier if conditions improve.
Georgetown ISD teachers and staff members stand for the Presentation of the Colors during the Georgetown ISD Convocation on Monday, August 10, 2026. Trustees say the tax rate election is necessary because there are no funds available in this year’s budget for employee pay raises. Photo by Andy Sharp

Georgetown ISD teachers and staff members stand for the Presentation of the Colors during the Georgetown ISD Convocation on Monday, August 10, 2026. Trustees say the tax rate election is necessary because there are no funds available in this year’s budget for employee pay raises. Photo by Andy Sharp

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GISD trustees approve property tax increase, Set November tax rate election to support employee raises

Katherine Hamilton
Monday, August 17, 2026
Georgetown ISD trustees on August 17 approved a resolution increasing the property tax rate for Fiscal Year 2027 and placed a Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election on the November 3 ballot. With this move, the tax rate would increase from $1.0506 per $100 in property valuation to $1.
Located off the Southeast Innerloop in Georgetown, the Williamson County Innerloop Annex houses the Elections Department. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Located off the Southeast Innerloop in Georgetown, the Williamson County Innerloop Annex houses the Elections Department. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County selects 75 spots for November election

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, August 14, 2026
In preparation for the November 3 election, Williamson County Commissioners Court approved 24 early voting locations and 75 election day locations on August 11.
Staff and teachers file into the Klett Performing Arts Center for the Georgetown ISD Convocation on Monday, August 10, 2026. First day of classes is August 19. Photo by Andy Sharp

Staff and teachers file into the Klett Performing Arts Center for the Georgetown ISD Convocation on Monday, August 10, 2026. First day of classes is August 19. Photo by Andy Sharp

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Georgetown ISD celebrates B rating, progress in campus 2026 State accountability scores

Katherine Hamilton
Friday, August 14, 2026
Georgetown ISD is celebrating notable progress in its scores based on the 2026 Texas accountability system. GISD earned a rating of B in 2026, up from the C rating it’s had since 2023.
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