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City of Georgetown plans for parks updates

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Several parks across the City of Georgetown will undergo development, updates and renovations throughout 2026. A lot of the parks being built are neighborhood parks in southeast Georgetown.
Williamson County Judge Steve Snell, State Rep. Caroline Harris Davila, Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder, and U.S. Rep. John Carter pose with a check for $3.5 million.

Williamson County Judge Steve Snell, State Rep. Caroline Harris Davila, Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder, and U.S. Rep. John Carter pose with a check for $3.5 million.

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Proposed waterline in northwest Georgetown receives federal funding

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
U.S. Representative John Carter and Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder announced January 29 that $3.5 million in federal funding was secured for a $10.6 million water line replacement project along County Road 255, as a part of Williamson County’s road widening project. “The $10.
From left, Representative Nate Schatzine of District 93, Wilco GOP Chair Michelle Evens and Pastor Nate Brown of Vintage Church in Liberty Hill interview Sarah Moore and Ryan Bownds in a Republican candidate forum for the Judge of the 512th District Court, January 29. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

From left, Representative Nate Schatzine of District 93, Wilco GOP Chair Michelle Evens and Pastor Nate Brown of Vintage Church in Liberty Hill interview Sarah Moore and Ryan Bownds in a Republican candidate forum for the Judge of the 512th District Court, January 29. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Republican candidate forum: Candidates meet in Liberty Hill ahead of March primary

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
The Williamson County Republican Party hosted a candidate forum at Vintage Church in Liberty Hill on January 29. Seven Republican candidates vying for the November ballot presented their stances during the two-hour conversation.

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City of Georgetown in final phases of Unified Development Code adoption

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Georgetown’s updated Unified Development Code – which sets out the standards for development and zoning in the city – is almost finalized. The coming months will involve public engagement to inform residents and businesses of the changes before adoption on April 28 and an effective date of August 1.
Bryan Chisholm, left, the Chief Operations Officer and Michael Pickel, the president of Texas Traditions Roofing, accepted the award on behalf of the company for Small Business of the Year at the annual Georgetown Chamber business awards. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Bryan Chisholm, left, the Chief Operations Officer and Michael Pickel, the president of Texas Traditions Roofing, accepted the award on behalf of the company for Small Business of the Year at the annual Georgetown Chamber business awards. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Georgetown Chamber of Commerce awards recognize businesses, volunteers

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce celebrated its members on Friday, January 30, with seven awards honoring businesses large and small, and people who have made a positive impact in the community over the past year.
Devin Vasquez-Pacheco, 20, of Austin. Photos courtesy of the Williamson County District Attorney's Office.

Devin Vasquez-Pacheco, 20, of Austin. Photos courtesy of the Williamson County District Attorney's Office.

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Young adult gets 50 years for murdering 16-year-old

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, February 2, 2026
After a three-day sentencing hearing in Williamson County, 20-year-old Devin Vasquez-Pacheco of Austin was sentenced to 50 years in prison on January 16 for the killing of Adrian Murillo Curiel of Cedar Park.Co-defendants Stephen Sanchez, Jr.

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UT, Georgetown partner for IT asset storage

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, January 30, 2026
Georgetown is moving forward with plans to build a new Customer Service Center that will house 12 city departments, while also upgrading how the city stores and protects its information technology systems.
Williamson County Republican Party Chair Michelle Evans, front, explains the party’s wishes for precinct-level voting on Election Day, while Democratic Party Chair Kim Collins Gilby, back, looks on during the January 27 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Republican Party Chair Michelle Evans, front, explains the party’s wishes for precinct-level voting on Election Day, while Democratic Party Chair Kim Collins Gilby, back, looks on during the January 27 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Voters should expect precinct-level polling places on election day

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, January 30, 2026
Residents who plan on voting during March’s primary election will face different rules depending on if they plan to vote early or on election day. Williamson County’s Republican Party has decided to require precinct-level voting on Election Day, March 3.
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