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Rob Dyer, CEO of The Georgetown Project (center), is joined by Melissa Seigman, community engagement coordinator (left), at the nonprofit’s first Wreath Auction and Holiday Party, December 1. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Rob Dyer, CEO of The Georgetown Project (center), is joined by Melissa Seigman, community engagement coordinator (left), at the nonprofit’s first Wreath Auction and Holiday Party, December 1. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

All wreathed up and ready to shine

The Georgetown Project held its first Holiday Party and Wreath Auction on December 1 at The Embree Group office, 4747 Williams Drive in Georgetown.
Reverend Dr. Ronald L Swain, at front in center aisle, leads a processional through the chapel lighted by candlelight during the Southwestern Candlelight Service, The Service of Lessons and Carols, held at Southwestern’s Lois Perkins Chapel on Thursday, December 4, 2025.  Dr Swain is Southwestern’s Chaplain and Director of Spiritual Life.  This was during the first of two services.  Originally called the Christmas Carol Service, the service began in 1915 at the University.    Photo by Andy Sharp.

Reverend Dr. Ronald L Swain, at front in center aisle, leads a processional through the chapel lighted by candlelight during the Southwestern Candlelight Service, The Service of Lessons and Carols, held at Southwestern’s Lois Perkins Chapel on Thursday, December 4, 2025. Dr Swain is Southwestern’s Chaplain and Director of Spiritual Life. This was during the first of two services. Originally called the Christmas Carol Service, the service began in 1915 at the University. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Southwestern Candlelight Service keeps 100-year tradition alive

The Service of Lessons and Carols was held at Southwestern University's Lois Perkins Chapel on Thursday, December 4, 2025. Originally called the Christmas Carol Service, the candlelight service has been held at the university since 1915.Photos by Andy Sharp.
Designed by architect Miguel Rosales, Georgetown City Council selected a concept in March 2024 for two pedestrian bridges along Austin avenue. Austin engineering and planning company Freese and Nichols was then awarded a design contract to finalize plans for the amount of $2.8 million. Construction on the project has not yet started. (Rendering courtesy City of Georgetown)

Designed by architect Miguel Rosales, Georgetown City Council selected a concept in March 2024 for two pedestrian bridges along Austin avenue. Austin engineering and planning company Freese and Nichols was then awarded a design contract to finalize plans for the amount of $2.8 million. Construction on the project has not yet started. (Rendering courtesy City of Georgetown)

Soaring price could jeopardize Austin Avenue truss-inspired pedestrian bridges

Approved Austin Avenue pedestrian bridges — which were okayed by Georgetown City Council in 2024 in an effort to create a gateway into downtown —- are in jeopardy as the costs have significantly increased due to an underestimation in steel quantities required.
Jarrell City Council reviews the proposed property of the Cornhill Business Park during the December 1 meeting. From left: Daniel Klepac, Mayor Pro Tem/Alderman Place 1, Lori Allen, Alderwoman Place 2, City Manager Jorge Hernandez,  Mayor Patrick Sherek, Tanya Clawson, Alderwoman Place 3, Tammy Fitzner, Alderwoman Place 5, and Development Services Director Yvonne Spell. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Jarrell City Council reviews the proposed property of the Cornhill Business Park during the December 1 meeting. From left: Daniel Klepac, Mayor Pro Tem/Alderman Place 1, Lori Allen, Alderwoman Place 2, City Manager Jorge Hernandez, Mayor Patrick Sherek, Tanya Clawson, Alderwoman Place 3, Tammy Fitzner, Alderwoman Place 5, and Development Services Director Yvonne Spell. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Jarrell strikes deal with Walmart

A Walmart Supercenter is set to come to Jarrell in the near future at the corner of Interstate 35 north, County Road 313 and County Road 312/FB Schwertner Road. City officials conditionally approved the zoning and preliminary plats and work during Jarrell’s December 2 City Council meeting.
A Georgetown property, which used to have a house on it, has been zoned C3 since the 1970s. It is now zoned C1, the city’s lowest commercial zoning. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

A Georgetown property, which used to have a house on it, has been zoned C3 since the 1970s. It is now zoned C1, the city’s lowest commercial zoning. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Commercial rezoning draws opposition from neighbors

Despite trepidations from residents of the Track-Ridge-Grasshopper neighborhood, Georgetown City Council unanimously approved a zoning change on November 25 for a vacant property at 501 West Eighth Street. The property had been zoned C3, which is the highest-density commercial zoning the city has.
Javier Garcia, 29, of Georgetown. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office.

Javier Garcia, 29, of Georgetown. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office.

29-year-old receives double sentence for child sexual assault

A Williamson County jury found 29-year-old Javier Garcia of Georgetown guilty of aggravated sexual assault of a child and two counts of indecency with a child by sexual contact on November 19.The jury sentenced Garcia to life in prison for aggravated sexual assault and 70 years in prison for each...

New Year means a clean house

From the end of November through the end of January, the City of Georgetown offers multiple ways for residents to get rid of string lights, Christmas trees and wrapping paper.
Georgetown firefighter Jason Fryer helped distribute plates to attendees  during the Georgetown Community Thanksgiving, held at the San Gabriel Community Center on Thursday, November 27, 2025.

Georgetown firefighter Jason Fryer helped distribute plates to attendees during the Georgetown Community Thanksgiving, held at the San Gabriel Community Center on Thursday, November 27, 2025.

Georgetown meal brings community together

Georgetown Community Thanksgiving, held at the San Gabriel Community Center on Thursday, November 27, 2025, is an annual event that offers free holiday meals to everyone.