News
Nalani Nuylan
The following are sales tax revenues reported by the Texas Comptroller in June 2023, which is representative of activity from two months prior:
Georgetown
In the June 2023 report, Georgetown sales tax generated decreased by 7.81 percent when compared to June 2022.
Thursday, June 22, 2023
The logo of the Palomino features the horse breed for which the restaurant is named. Logo courtesy of Amber Kurkowski.
New neighborhood bar and restaurant opening in July
Kaitlyn Wilkes
A new restaurant, the Palomino, is set to open next month inside what used to be Bob’s Catfish-N-More on East Morrow street near San Gabriel Park.
Thursday, June 22, 2023
Wildfires, heat-related illness prevalent in the summer
Kaitlyn Wilkes
As Texas dives into the dog days of summer, residents should be aware of ways to stay safe while outdoors in the heat and how to prevent wildfire in the dry weather.
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
City seeks public input on Unified Development Code
Kaitlyn Wilkes
As the City of Georgetown works to update its Unified Development Code, the city is seeking suggestions and comments on a diagnostic report of the plan.
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
All welcome at Namaste restaurant in Georgetown
Abbey Archer
Nepal native Dinesh Mishra in March opened Namaste Dine-in on Williamson Drive to introduce the Georgetown community to Nepali and Indian cuisines.
Namaste is a family-run restaurant that serves home-style dishes. Because Nepal borders Northern India, both Nepali and Indian cuisines are similar.
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
The River Ranch Interactive Center will offer a space where families can learn about nature and the park’s history. Photo courtesy Williamson County
Commissioners approve park fees for Liberty Hill's River Ranch Park
Nalani Nuylan
Williamson County Commissioners Court on Tuesday, June 13, revised county park fees for the River Ranch County Park, 2100 County Road 279, Liberty Hill.
According to updated fees on the Williamson County Park and Recreation website, campers can rent a tent on the campsite for $10-$30.
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
A concept plan shows a proposed development in Northwest Georgetown that would bring nearly 2,000 units to the city’s extra territorial jurisdiction.
Pulte eyes almost 2,000 residential units for community in Northwest Georgetown
Abbey Archer
The developer behind Sun City — Pulte Group — wants to develop 840 acres north of Ronald Reagan Boulevard and west of State Highway 195 into a mixed-use residential project targeted at empty nesters.
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Applications open for Home Repair Program
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Georgetown, in conjunction with Habitat for Humanity of Williamson County, is accepting applications for the City of Georgetown Home Repair Program.
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Jarrell ISD trustees will approve architectural concepts June 21 for its new middle school, which should open in 2025. They got an early look at some ideas in May.
Jarrell ISD looks at design concepts for new middle school
Katherine Hamilton
Jarrell ISD trustees are mulling over design features for the district’s voter-approved middle school and will approve architectural concepts at their June 21 meeting, Communications Director Nick Spinetto said.
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Georgetown ISD trustees approve 2023-24 budget, tax rate
Katherine Hamilton
The 2023-24 school year budget — approved by Georgetown ISD trustees on June 19 — totals $264.4 million in expenditures.
The district also set a new tax rate of $1.1336 per $100 valuation, a decrease of eight cents compared to 2022-23.
Tuesday, June 20, 2023