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Florence residents line the pews as they wait to speak against an incoming 750-home subdivision during public comment at the June 9 Williamson County Commissioners Court meeting. From left: Howard Creasy, Frank Elverado (center), Melissa Rosenbusch-Spicer and Cristy Daniell. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Florence residents line the pews as they wait to speak against an incoming 750-home subdivision during public comment at the June 9 Williamson County Commissioners Court meeting. From left: Howard Creasy, Frank Elverado (center), Melissa Rosenbusch-Spicer and Cristy Daniell. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Florence-area development sparks debate

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
A new 750-home subdivision is coming to unincorporated land just outside the City of Florence.
Georgetown ISD trustees stand with Superintendent Devin Padavil. Photo courtesy Georgetown ISD

Georgetown ISD trustees stand with Superintendent Devin Padavil. Photo courtesy Georgetown ISD

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GISD approves balanced budget for 2026-27 school year

Katherine Hamilton
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Georgetown ISD trustees on Monday, June 15, adopted a balanced budget for next school year while making “strategic investments” in some employee compensation, benefits and healthcare services.However, there will be no salary increases for most GISD employees.
This chart compares 2025 and 2026 STAAR results for grades 9-12 in Georgetown and Jarrell ISDs.

This chart compares 2025 and 2026 STAAR results for grades 9-12 in Georgetown and Jarrell ISDs.

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High school STAAR scores improve for Georgetown, Jarrell ISDs

Katherine Hamilton
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
The Texas Education Agency released 2026 high school STAAR test results June 10, and both Georgetown and Jarrell ISDs are riding high.In the tests’ “Meets Standard and Above” performance category, GISD improved in every test. JISD also improved in all but one, English II.
Chloe Harlow runs Chloe’s Pet Corral and raises money for animal nonprofits, including the Ride on Center for Kids. (Photo courtesy of ROCK)

Chloe Harlow runs Chloe’s Pet Corral and raises money for animal nonprofits, including the Ride on Center for Kids. (Photo courtesy of ROCK)

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Georgetown 14-year-old raises $1,000 for Ride on Center for Kids

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Chloe’s Pet Corral has been run by Chloe Harlow since she was in third grade and had a lesson about giving back to the community. Now 14, Chloe’s Pet Corral is not only an official nonprofit, but Chloe has raised $1,000 for the Ride on Center for Kids and also donated supplies for the animals.
The Williamson County Justices of the Peace attend the June 9 Commissioners Court to advocate entering into a contract with Tranquil Mortuary. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson County Justices of the Peace attend the June 9 Commissioners Court to advocate entering into a contract with Tranquil Mortuary. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Commissioners, JPs debate exemption for transport contract

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
The Williamson County Commissioners Court voted to allow Hutto-based Tranquil Mortuary to continue providing transport services for recently-deceased bodies while directing county staff to pursue a formal contract, following debate over whether the service should have been competitively bid under...
This chart shows the difference in funding for the solid waste utility if rates are raised and if they're not raised.

This chart shows the difference in funding for the solid waste utility if rates are raised and if they're not raised.

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Solid waste rates will see increases in next five budget cycles

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Georgetown’s solid waste rates will increase several times over the next five fiscal years, starting with 5 percent increases per year through FY29 and then decreasing by half a percent to FY31.
Leila Milks, 9, left, and Skylar Savoy, 9, right, with Girl Scout Troop 46105, lead a parade through San Gabriel Park during the 74th Annual Juneteenth Celebration held at the Georgetown Community Center on Saturday, June 13, 2026. The event is hosted by the Georgetown Cultural Citizen Memorial Association. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Leila Milks, 9, left, and Skylar Savoy, 9, right, with Girl Scout Troop 46105, lead a parade through San Gabriel Park during the 74th Annual Juneteenth Celebration held at the Georgetown Community Center on Saturday, June 13, 2026. The event is hosted by the Georgetown Cultural Citizen Memorial Association. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Georgetown celebrates ahead of Juneteenth

Andy Sharp
Monday, June 15, 2026
The 74th Annual Juneteenth Celebration was held at the Georgetown Community Center on Saturday, June 13, 2026. The event is hosted by the Georgetown Cultural Citizen Memorial Association.  Photos by Andy Sharp
The Leander location of Perky Beans also features a cafe which has a full food service menu. The Georgetown location will have smaller bites instead.(Courtesy Perky Beans)

The Leander location of Perky Beans also features a cafe which has a full food service menu. The Georgetown location will have smaller bites instead.(Courtesy Perky Beans)

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City council approves alcohol waiver for new Georgetown coffee shop

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, June 15, 2026
Perky Beans, a Leander-based coffee shop, is expanding into Georgetown, and received city council approval Tuesday to serve alcohol at the future business through a Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission waiver.
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