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Construction on the Austin Avenue bridge has been paused since this winter, when issues with the work were discovered. (Sun Archive)

Construction on the Austin Avenue bridge has been paused since this winter, when issues with the work were discovered. (Sun Archive)

City of Georgetown could terminate Austin Avenue bridge contract

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, April 30, 2026
After meeting in executive session Tuesday, April 28, Georgetown City Council approved an action that could terminate the Austin Avenue vehicular bridges contract with Cekra Inc. if the two sides can’t agree on a deal to finish and fix the work.
Community members pack the sold-out annual gala at The Vineyard in Florence, April 22, where the Assistance League of Georgetown announced that the organization will now be its own nonprofit, Uplift Wilco.

Community members pack the sold-out annual gala at The Vineyard in Florence, April 22, where the Assistance League of Georgetown announced that the organization will now be its own nonprofit, Uplift Wilco.

Georgetown Assistance League rebrands to Uplift Wilco, supporting local students, families in need

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, April 30, 2026
A longtime Georgetown nonprofit has changed its name, but not its mission. The Assistance League of Georgetown is officially rebranding to Uplift Wilco, and will become an independent nonprofit on June 1.
Ashley Collie became a doula in 2010 and was licensed as a midwife in 2018. She opened the Burnet location of Haven Birth & Wellness in 2020 and the Georgetown location in 2024.

Ashley Collie became a doula in 2010 and was licensed as a midwife in 2018. She opened the Burnet location of Haven Birth & Wellness in 2020 and the Georgetown location in 2024.

Catching life: inside Haven Birth and Wellness

Abbey Archer
Thursday, April 30, 2026
A woman squatting in an inflatable tub releases a purposeful moan— followed by a deep, soft scream, as licensed Georgetown midwife Ashley Collie instructs the expecting mother to “Get your baby! Your baby’s in front of you. Get your baby.

Georgetown man gets life for sexual abuse of child

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
On April 20, a Williamson County jury convicted Jason Allen Crouch, 45, of Georgetown, of continuous sexual abuse of a child. He has been sentenced to life in prison. A former professional BMX rider, Mr. Crouch was also a track operator at the Central Texas BMX track in Pflugerville.
Mark Lynd makes fire using flint and steel during the 18th Annual Pioneer Days, held Saturday, May 4, 2024 at the Old Settlers Association site in Round Rock. The event is hosted by the Williamson Museum. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Mark Lynd makes fire using flint and steel during the 18th Annual Pioneer Days, held Saturday, May 4, 2024 at the Old Settlers Association site in Round Rock. The event is hosted by the Williamson Museum. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Roundabout: April 29-May 29

Nicholas Cicale
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Holocaust exhibit at the libraryThe library is partnering with Congregation Havurah Shalom for an exhibit titled “A Reason to Remember: Roth, Germany 1933-1942” from The University of Massachusetts Amherst. It will be available during regular library hours.
St. David’s Georgetown Hospital is located at 2000 Scenic Drive, Georgetown.

St. David’s Georgetown Hospital is located at 2000 Scenic Drive, Georgetown.

St. David’s Georgetown included in list of top 100 hospitals

Nicholas Cicale
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
St. David’s HealthCare announced today that St. David’s Medical Center — including St. David’s Georgetown Hospitals and other facilities in Austin — was recently named among the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals according to an independent quality analysis conducted by Premier, Inc.
Penny the Opossum was crowned Ambassador of the Year via a popular vote over Red Poppy weekend.

Penny the Opossum was crowned Ambassador of the Year via a popular vote over Red Poppy weekend.

Penny the Opossum wins popular vote at Poppy Fest, named All Things Wild Ambassador of the Year

Nicholas Cicale
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
The public has voted, and Penny — one of All Things Wild’s opossum residents – is the nonprofit’s Ambassador of the Year. Voting took place over the weekend at the Red Poppy Festival and online at All Things Wild’s website. Penny was the clear winner, earning more support than three other finalists.

Yesteryears: Bicentennial fever heating up in 1976

Yesteryears
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
140 Years Ago (April 29, 1886)San Jacinto CelebrationThe annual exercises of the San Jacinto Society of the Southwestern University in honor of the battle of San Jacinto, took place in the University Chapel on the evening of Wednesday, the 21st inst. Mr. Gus.
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