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A rendering shows the new Grace West campus. Image courtesy of Hiemsath Architects

A rendering shows the new Grace West campus. Image courtesy of Hiemsath Architects

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Grace Episcopal Church raising fund for new West Georgetown campus

Nicholas Cicale
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Grace Episcopal Church – which supports two congregations in Georgetown — launched a capital campaign on July 8 to build a permanent campus for its West Georgetown parishioners near the corner of County Road 245 and Ronald Reagan Boulevard.Conducted in partnership with James D.
Grover Trytten, left, blows out his birthday candles with his daughter, Lynn Trytten Owens looking on. The 105th birthday party for Mr. Trytten took place on July 22 at Touchmark at Georgetown. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Grover Trytten, left, blows out his birthday candles with his daughter, Lynn Trytten Owens looking on. The 105th birthday party for Mr. Trytten took place on July 22 at Touchmark at Georgetown. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Georgetown WWII Veteran celebrates 105 years with friends, family

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, July 23, 2026
For his 105th birthday Wednesday, July 22, Georgetown’s Grover Trytten surrounded himself with friends, family and a cardboard cutout of himself for a new Tito’s Vodka campaign, where he’s one of the stars in the commercial. Before his TV debut, Mr. Trytten served in the U.S.
Brooke Cox, left, the development and event coordinator at the Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center, and Annika DiNovi, executive director of Touchmark at Georgetown, pose with some of the stuffed animals brought to Touchmark Georgetown as part of a donation drive for the CAC. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Brooke Cox, left, the development and event coordinator at the Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center, and Annika DiNovi, executive director of Touchmark at Georgetown, pose with some of the stuffed animals brought to Touchmark Georgetown as part of a donation drive for the CAC. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Georgetown seniors work together to give stuffed animals to children in need

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, July 23, 2026
The older generations are coming together to support the youngest among us.

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Georgetown raises electric rates for largest commercial customers

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Georgetown’s largest commercial and industrial electric customers will pay higher rates under changes approved by the City Council, a move officials say will improve cost recovery and ensure those customers cover the higher costs of serving their large energy demands.
Williamson County Judge Steve Snell, left, and County Manager Rebecca Clemons present the State of the County at the new County Administration Building, 1878 Texas Trail in Georgetown, on July 14. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Judge Steve Snell, left, and County Manager Rebecca Clemons present the State of the County at the new County Administration Building, 1878 Texas Trail in Georgetown, on July 14. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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State of the County: Williamson County outlines long-term vision for growth, water and public safety

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Williamson County Judge Steve Snell laid out a wide-ranging vision for the county’s future during an hour-long conversation on July 14.The discussion covered everything from budget priorities to a decades-long water plan while highlighting services many residents may not know exist.
A Bald Eagle finds a comfortable place to rest before taking flight along a Farm-to-Market Road north of Hutto on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp

A Bald Eagle finds a comfortable place to rest before taking flight along a Farm-to-Market Road north of Hutto on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp

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Bald eagle over Williamson County

Andy Sharp
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
A Bald Eagle finds a comfortable place to rest before taking flight along a Farm-to-Market Road north of Hutto on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Photos by Andy Sharp 
A map shows the location of Patience Ranch, a proposed three-phase residential development just south of the San Gabriel River and east of Garey Park. Approximately 500 homes are proposed, with large lot sizes. The property is currently a cattle ranch.

A map shows the location of Patience Ranch, a proposed three-phase residential development just south of the San Gabriel River and east of Garey Park. Approximately 500 homes are proposed, with large lot sizes. The property is currently a cattle ranch.

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Patience Ranch proposal would bring 500 large-lot homes east of Garey Park

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Developers could build approximately 500 homes on 363.85 acres just east of Garey Park and north of the Escalera subdivision along the South Fork San Gabriel River.
A group plays a pickleball game on PickleTex’s new courts in Georgetown. Photo courtesy Melissa Rubey, PickleTex

A group plays a pickleball game on PickleTex’s new courts in Georgetown. Photo courtesy Melissa Rubey, PickleTex

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New business PickleTex opens in Georgetown

Alyssa Perera
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Pickleball is a big deal in Georgetown, as the 225 people who showed up at PickleTex’s sold-out grand opening July 11 can attest to.
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