City of Georgetown

A rendering shows the city’s planned second downtown parking garage, built as a partnership between the Texas Municipal League and Georgetown, which will replace the Red Poppy Lot at Ninth and Main Streets.

A rendering shows the city’s planned second downtown parking garage, built as a partnership between the Texas Municipal League and Georgetown, which will replace the Red Poppy Lot at Ninth and Main Streets.

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Georgetown’s second downtown public parking garage marches forward

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, September 14, 2026
The City of Georgetown entered into a Parking Easement Agreement on Tuesday, September 8, with the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool, so the entities can collaborate on a new parking garage that will be located at Ninth and Main streets.
Garey Park is opening new amenities after construction over the past 18 months. (Sun Archive)

Garey Park is opening new amenities after construction over the past 18 months. (Sun Archive)

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Second round of updates to Garey Park opens to the public

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Improvements to Garey Park — 6450 Ranch to Market Road 2243 — marched forward when the second phase of changes opened to the public on September 3.
Jack Daly, Georgetown assistant city manager, left, and Jeff Andresen, president and CEO of YMCA Central Texas, give an update on the Georgetown YMCA facility during the August 25 City Council workshop. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Jack Daly, Georgetown assistant city manager, left, and Jeff Andresen, president and CEO of YMCA Central Texas, give an update on the Georgetown YMCA facility during the August 25 City Council workshop. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Georgetown YMCA work continues, projected to open in early 2028

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Georgetown City Council approved a construction and operating agreement with the YMCA that outlines the city’s bond-approved contribution to the project and the city’s maintenance responsibilities.
From left, Georgetown Council Member Ben Butler, City Manager David Morgan and Mitchell Elementary School Principal Melanie Moore cut the ribbon for Rockride Lane. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

From left, Georgetown Council Member Ben Butler, City Manager David Morgan and Mitchell Elementary School Principal Melanie Moore cut the ribbon for Rockride Lane. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Upgraded Rockride Lane in Georgetown ready for use

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Improvements to Rockride Lane were marked complete with a ribbon cutting on Monday, September 1, finishing a $12 million project that took about a year to complete. This 2021 Georgetown transportation bond project renovated the roadway from SE Inner Loop to Sam Houston Avenue.
The proposed West Oaks MUD is off Ranch to Market Road 2338 and east of County Road 248.

The proposed West Oaks MUD is off Ranch to Market Road 2338 and east of County Road 248.

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Council raises questions about proposed 179-acre West Georgetown subdivision

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, August 31, 2026
Georgetown City Council had concerns about the density of a proposed 179.4-acre development from KB Home, called West Oaks, that would bring 625 units to the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction off Ranch to Market Road 2338, north of Ronald Reagan Boulevard.“It seems like a more dense product than...
Georgetown City Hall

Georgetown City Hall

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Georgetown takes first step in advancing Circleville water pipeline

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Georgetown City Council approved financing agreements Tuesday, August 25, between the city and the Texas Water Development Board for a new transmission pipeline that would connect the Circleville area to northern Georgetown. This project is part of the Georgetown Regional Water Initiative.
District 2 Council Member Doug Noble hosts his first town hall for his constituents on August 20 in Wolf Ranch. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

District 2 Council Member Doug Noble hosts his first town hall for his constituents on August 20 in Wolf Ranch. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Georgetown City Council District 2 town hall covers data centers, water, traffic

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, August 24, 2026
Four months into his first term representing District 2, Georgetown City Council Member Doug Noble hosted a town hall August 20 to update residents on water, traffic, data centers, homelessness and upcoming state legislation.“There’s a lot of exciting stuff happening in Georgetown right now, so...
The City of Georgetown's budget team presented the initial budget without the current tax rate to city council earlier this summer. (Sun Archive)

The City of Georgetown's budget team presented the initial budget without the current tax rate to city council earlier this summer. (Sun Archive)

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Georgetown anticipated $5 million shortfall in FY27 revenue

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The City of Georgetown will have about $5 million more in expenses than the revenues it receives as part of anticipated reserve fund usage in the 2027 fiscal year budget.
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Georgetown weighs changes to rideGTX program

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The City of Georgetown is considering changes to its rideGTX Uber voucher program after data showed most trips occur during daytime hours and the program’s costs continue to increase.
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