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County shelter takes animals from Georgetown, Lampasas

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, July 7, 2025
The Georgetown Animal Shelter facility was evacuated on July 5 as water broke the banks of the San Gabriel River. The animals were taken to the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter site on SE Inner Loop. WCRAS began emergency protocols at about 10:30 a.m.
These photos of the San Gabriel River through Georgetown were taken from the same spot on the shore across from Two Rivers Apartments on July 5 (left) and July 6 (right). Photos by Clark Thurmond

These photos of the San Gabriel River through Georgetown were taken from the same spot on the shore across from Two Rivers Apartments on July 5 (left) and July 6 (right). Photos by Clark Thurmond

The San Gabriel River during and after the flood in Georgetown

Clark Thurmond
Monday, July 7, 2025
These photos of the San Gabriel River through Georgetown were taken from the same spot on the shore across from Two Rivers Apartments on July 5 and July 6. On the left, the San Gabriel River is shown as it crests at about noon on July 5, 30 feet above its usual level.
Among the young athletes' many ways of helping Sun City residents were washing dogs and windows, planting flowers, weeding flower beds and pruning shrubs. The teams' service initiative is called "Helping Hands."

Among the young athletes' many ways of helping Sun City residents were washing dogs and windows, planting flowers, weeding flower beds and pruning shrubs. The teams' service initiative is called "Helping Hands."

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Georgetown High School basketball programs strengthen community bonds through service initiative

Katherine Hamilton
Saturday, July 5, 2025
The Georgetown High School boys' and girls' basketball programs recently gave back to one of their most loyal fan bases through a community service initiative.
The San Gabriel River roars through Blue Hole Park. Water covers Rock Street up to Second Street in Georgetown.

The San Gabriel River roars through Blue Hole Park. Water covers Rock Street up to Second Street in Georgetown.

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Local state of disaster declared for Williamson County

Saturday, July 5, 2025
Williamson County Judge Steve Snell declared a local state of disaster Saturday, July 5, in response to area flooding. According to the county, the declaration is needed to protect the health, safety and welfare of county residents.
Hawkins Johnson, 16, takes a measure of the roaring San Gabriel River from the Austin Avenue bridge. Photos by Katherine Anthony

Hawkins Johnson, 16, takes a measure of the roaring San Gabriel River from the Austin Avenue bridge. Photos by Katherine Anthony

Photos: Rising San Gabriel River closes Austin Avenue bridge

Katherine Hamilton
Saturday, July 5, 2025
Rain this week has caused the San Gabriel River to rise up to meet the Austin Avenue Bridge. According to the City of Georgetown, the river may rise over 30 feet. These photos were taken at about 10:30 a.m. Saturday, and the bridge was closed by Georgetown Police at 10:53 a.m.
Georgetown’s water and wastewater service areas reach different parts of Williamson County.

Georgetown’s water and wastewater service areas reach different parts of Williamson County.

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Developers could pay more for water, wastewater

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Georgetown may increase its water and wastewater impact fees for developers to help offset the cost of maintaining services amid economic shifts and continued population growth. Currently, the maximum water impact fee is $12,215, and the wastewater fee is $6,129.

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Rough wind, waves halt Alcatraz swim

Katherine Hamilton
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
East View High School Counselor Alan Oakes said it was “an awesome  experience” undertaking the two-mile, open-water Alcatraz swim, but he wasn’t able to complete the challenge.“The strong wind and chop did me in,” he said.Mr.
Rendering of potential Phase 1 of SU's 560 Plan.

Rendering of potential Phase 1 of SU's 560 Plan.

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Southwestern unveils early plan for vacant 560 acres

Katherine Hamilton
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
A mixed-use development — with offices, retail, apartments, music venue, hotel/conference and open green space — could be built on part of the 560 vacant acres of Southwestern University's campus. Southwestern’s “560 Plan” outlines ideas and initial plans for the university’s undeveloped space.
Sally Bardwell, Williamston County HUD Grants coordinator, answers questions about the allocation of the grants for the 2025 fiscal year. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Sally Bardwell, Williamston County HUD Grants coordinator, answers questions about the allocation of the grants for the 2025 fiscal year. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County begins federal grant process

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
With 23 local applications and the Trump Administration planning to cut Community Block Development Grant funding, Grant Manager Sally Bardwell said Williamson County has to weigh its options carefully to ensure funding is optimized.
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