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Mayor Josh Schroeder, left, had a conversation with Patrick Rose from Corridor Title about future development in the city, water and wastewater and road projects. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Mayor Josh Schroeder, left, had a conversation with Patrick Rose from Corridor Title about future development in the city, water and wastewater and road projects. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Future Georgetown districts include retail, housing, entertainment

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, August 21, 2025
In the second annual conversation with Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder, real estate company Corridor Title asked him about economic development, development downtown, road improvements, water and wastewater in the city’s future.

Roundabout: Events in the Georgetown area

News Staff
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Beautiful at the PalaceBeautiful is the tale about a girl who became king. Directed by Stephanie Smith, the show includes music and lyrics of icons Carole King, Gerry Goffin, Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil. Visit www.georgetownpalace.com for information.

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Georgetown Public Library summer reading program wraps up

News Staff
Thursday, August 21, 2025
BiblioFiles by Ann EvansSchool is back in session, which means the Georgetown Public Library has been noticeably quieter this week. Summer is typically the busiest season at the library, and this year was no exception. Every year, participation in our annual summer reading program continues to grow.
Director of Development David Gillian explains Texas Baptist Children’s Home’s mission.

Director of Development David Gillian explains Texas Baptist Children’s Home’s mission.

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Texas Baptist Children’s Home celebrates 75 years serving families in crisis

Linda Dwyer
Thursday, August 21, 2025
The Texas Baptist Children’s Home will mark its 75th anniversary with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on its Round Rock campus September 4 at 4 p.m., similar to the one held in 1950. A community festival is scheduled for October 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Talking Baseball’s programming director, Barry Harding (right), presents Bob Wilson with an award during the group’s August 13 meeting at The Delaney at Georgetown Village. Talking Baseball meets at The Delaney on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. For several years, Mr. Wilson has kept his fellow participants supplied with baseball cards.

Talking Baseball’s programming director, Barry Harding (right), presents Bob Wilson with an award during the group’s August 13 meeting at The Delaney at Georgetown Village. Talking Baseball meets at The Delaney on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. For several years, Mr. Wilson has kept his fellow participants supplied with baseball cards.

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Talking Baseball gives props to MLB’s first female ump

Brad Stutzman
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Talking Baseball’s Georgetown chapter attracts an older crowd. But that doesn’t mean the nonprofit — which brings America’s national pastime to those with Alzheimer’s — isn’t open to new ideas.

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First-year GISD teacher takes on sixth graders

Katherine Hamilton
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
From “Can I do this?” to “I can do this!” first-year teacher Janetra Burton began her job as a bona fide classroom teacher last week. Mostly confident — with a touch of nerves — she teaches language arts to sixth graders at Tippit Middle School.“I'm excited, but I'm nervous.
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, right, speaks with John Howard, director of government affairs for Dell Technologies, left, during the Round Rock Chamber of Commerce's Power Lunch at Kalahari Resort and Convention Center on August 19. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, right, speaks with John Howard, director of government affairs for Dell Technologies, left, during the Round Rock Chamber of Commerce's Power Lunch at Kalahari Resort and Convention Center on August 19. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Senator Ted Cruz talks Big Beautiful Bill, jobs for Texas

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
The Round Rock Chamber of Commerce hosted U.S. Senator Ted Cruz at Kalahari Resort and Convention Center as part of its Power Lunch on August 19.
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