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Obligation bonds approved for city project funding

Georgetown City Council approved a list of Certificates of Obligation and General Obligation Bonds for 2025 that will help fund city projects. Actions were approved as part of the city’s Tuesday, April 22, consent agenda.
Sybil Naizer, 91, reacts to one of the fish she caught during the 22nd Annual Fishing Tournament held at Taylor’s SPJST Senior Living  on Thursday, April 24.

Sybil Naizer, 91, reacts to one of the fish she caught during the 22nd Annual Fishing Tournament held at Taylor’s SPJST Senior Living on Thursday, April 24.

Fishing for smiles

The 22nd Annual Senior Fishing Tournament was held at Taylor’s SPJST Senior Living on Thursday, April 24.   A large tank was brought in, filled with water and loaded with 400 pounds of catfish.  Volunteers and staff were on hand to help with the fish as they were caught.
The adult section on the second floor of the library, pictured here, would be reconfigured as part of the proposed long-range library master plan. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

The adult section on the second floor of the library, pictured here, would be reconfigured as part of the proposed long-range library master plan. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Georgetown City Council comes to decision on library future plans

With demand for services and space on the rise, Georgetown City Council indicated it will prioritize renovating and expanding the Georgetown Public Library downtown before exploring options for potential micro-branches around the city.
Joe Orsak, center, answers an audience question during the city council candidate forum on April 16. Mr. Orsak and Ben Butler, left, are running for District 3 and Ron Garland, right, is the incumbent for District 4. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Joe Orsak, center, answers an audience question during the city council candidate forum on April 16. Mr. Orsak and Ben Butler, left, are running for District 3 and Ron Garland, right, is the incumbent for District 4. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Georgetown candidates take questions at forum

Three Georgetown City Council candidates running in contested District 3 and 4 races spoke to Sun City residents about their thoughts on current city issues during a candidate forum Wednesday, April 16. Early voting began Tuesday, April 22, and runs until April 29. Election day is May 3.
Kendall Britt, right, and Donna Kinney, front, check the birdhouses for Purple Martin nesting activity. The structure is located on the Katy Crossing Trail in San Gabriel Park. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Kendall Britt, right, and Donna Kinney, front, check the birdhouses for Purple Martin nesting activity. The structure is located on the Katy Crossing Trail in San Gabriel Park. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Birding group provides shelter with a view for Purple Martins

Every Thursday around 6 p.m. in San Gabriel Park, the “click, click, click” of a crank lowering the Williamson Audubon Group’s Purple Martin birdhouse echoes over the river, as Kendall Britt checks for new nesting activity.
The proposed design by building owner Adam Starr would expose the building’s trusses and enclose them in glass. (Rendering courtesy of LRK)

The proposed design by building owner Adam Starr would expose the building’s trusses and enclose them in glass. (Rendering courtesy of LRK)

HARC rejects facade changes again

For the third time in as many years, Georgetown’s Historic Architectural Review Commission denied a facade change to the retail building just off the Square at 817 South Austin Avenue.
Steven Snell gives a speech about his priorities as the new Williamson County judge Monday afternoon, April 21.

Steven Snell gives a speech about his priorities as the new Williamson County judge Monday afternoon, April 21.

Williamson County Judge Steven Snell sworn in

Steven Snell was sworn in as the new Williamson County judge Monday afternoon at the historic county courthouse.“Faith, family and the future.
2-year-old (two-and-a-half) Stetson Mathson gathers Easter Eggs during the annual Easter Egg Hunt conducted by Georgetown Church of the Nazarene  on Saturday, April 19, 2025.  5,000 Easter Eggs found new homes in just a few minutes' time.

2-year-old (two-and-a-half) Stetson Mathson gathers Easter Eggs during the annual Easter Egg Hunt conducted by Georgetown Church of the Nazarene on Saturday, April 19, 2025. 5,000 Easter Eggs found new homes in just a few minutes' time.

Have an egg-cellent Easter

Georgetown Church of the Nazarene  Easter egg hunt Saturday, April 19, saw 5,000 eggs and claimed by happy families. Photos by Andy Sharp
The plan for phase four of San Gabriel Park improvements shows the integration of the new fields with the structures currently in place. (Rendering courtesy of Parkhill)

The plan for phase four of San Gabriel Park improvements shows the integration of the new fields with the structures currently in place. (Rendering courtesy of Parkhill)

Georgetown City council ponders which grass is greener

The future layout for San Gabriel Park will include nine baseball diamonds, more than 15 soccer field configurations and two sand volleyball courts. The layout update represents the fourth phase of renovations at the park, which were presented to Georgetown City Council April 8.