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Williamson County Commissioners Court, from left: Terry Cook, Cynthia Long, County Judge Bill Gravell, Valerie Covey and Russ Boles, vote to hire a law firm to pause the operations of the Cameron County Housing Finance Corporation, February 25. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Commissioners Court, from left: Terry Cook, Cynthia Long, County Judge Bill Gravell, Valerie Covey and Russ Boles, vote to hire a law firm to pause the operations of the Cameron County Housing Finance Corporation, February 25. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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County Commissioners add buffer for ‘scam’ affordable housing

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, February 27, 2025
A Housing Finance Corporation based in Cameron County is trying to designate two new apartment properties near Hutto as “affordable housing” in an effort to take the property off of Hutto ISD’s tax roll.

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City staff works with legislators to reduce local impact

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, February 27, 2025
There’s less than a month left for state legislators to file bills for the 89th Legislative Session, and Georgetown’s city staff is already tracking more than 1,000 bills on their “watch list” because of the potential impacts to the city’s residents.
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Public Notices
Thursday, February 27, 2025
These Alerts and Notices are directed to Citizens by Williamson County, Cities, Schools and other prominent Attorneys and Entities doing business in the County IMPOUNDED VEHICLESNotice of Towed Vehicle Enclosed Trailer (White)SAS Towing and Recovery Inc#0657310VSF51 County Road 306, Jarrell, TX...
An apartment building located near the Georgetown Public Library is seen with the Williamson County courthouse in the background. If SB 840 passes, more multi-family buildings like this could appear downtown. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

An apartment building located near the Georgetown Public Library is seen with the Williamson County courthouse in the background. If SB 840 passes, more multi-family buildings like this could appear downtown. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Senate Bill would open door to more multifamily units

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
One of Governor Greg Abbott’s priority bills this legislative session is Senate Bill 840, which would allow multifamily housing to be built in areas with commercial, industrial or mixed-use zoning.
Kevin Taylor and Gabriela Bravo perform during a Williamson County Guitar Society meet and greet held at the Georgetown Public Library on Saturday, February 22.

Kevin Taylor and Gabriela Bravo perform during a Williamson County Guitar Society meet and greet held at the Georgetown Public Library on Saturday, February 22.

Williamson County Guitar Society plays at the library

Andy Sharp
Monday, February 24, 2025
Kevin Taylor and Gabriela Bravo performed during a Williamson County Guitar Society meet and greet held at the Georgetown Public Library on Saturday, February 22.  Their 30-minute performance was for those interested in playing or listening to guitar music.
Grace Beach performs a candlestick pose on the trotter horse, Atlas in Weir during a Thursday night practice, on February 13.

Grace Beach performs a candlestick pose on the trotter horse, Atlas in Weir during a Thursday night practice, on February 13.

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The Mane Event

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, February 24, 2025
Story and Photos by Nalani NuylanRodeo and dressage often come to mind when thinking about equestrian sports, while others like horse racing, polo and vaulting also provide entertainment for fans in the stands.
Natalie Bogart enjoyed a walk at San Gabriel Park on a very frigid Wednesday afternoon, February 19, 2025, when temperatures were in the low-mid 20s. Photo by Andy Sharp

Natalie Bogart enjoyed a walk at San Gabriel Park on a very frigid Wednesday afternoon, February 19, 2025, when temperatures were in the low-mid 20s. Photo by Andy Sharp

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A walk in the cold

Andy Sharp
Saturday, February 22, 2025
Natalie Bogart enjoyed  a walk  at San Gabriel Park on a very frigid Wednesday afternoon, February 19, 2025, when temperatures were in the low-mid 20s. Photo by Andy Sharp  
Participants take off from the starting line in the Fun Run during the 12th Annual Chase the Chief event held at East View High School on Sunday, March 3, 2024. The event included a Fun Run, a 5K race and a fitness fair. Proceeds help fund grants for physical education programs at Georgetown area schools. The two races included approximately 1800 participants. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Participants take off from the starting line in the Fun Run during the 12th Annual Chase the Chief event held at East View High School on Sunday, March 3, 2024. The event included a Fun Run, a 5K race and a fitness fair. Proceeds help fund grants for physical education programs at Georgetown area schools. The two races included approximately 1800 participants. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Roundabout: Upcoming Georgetown events in February and March

News Staff
Friday, February 21, 2025
The Secret GardenThrough March 2This children’s literature classic has been turned into a musical. Mary has been sent to live with her uncle who learns about a secret garden at his manor under lock and key. The production will be held on the Springer Stage. Tickets can be found at www.
Melvin Orsack waits for the warming shelter to open at San Gabriel Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on Wednesday evening, February 19, 2025. The shelter will be open until 9 a.m. on Saturday. Photo by Andy Sharp

Melvin Orsack waits for the warming shelter to open at San Gabriel Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on Wednesday evening, February 19, 2025. The shelter will be open until 9 a.m. on Saturday. Photo by Andy Sharp

Warming Shelters open in Wilco during cold snap

Andy Sharp
Friday, February 21, 2025
Georgetown's San Gabriel Unitarian Universalist Fellowship warming shelter opened Wednesday, February 19 and will be open until 9 a.m. on Saturday to help while a cold front drops temperatures into the 20s and lower 30s.  In Taylor, a similar shelter opened in St.
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