City of Georgetown
Georgetown staff prep for Legislature
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Georgetown is drafting and advocating for four bills ahead of the 89th Texas Legislature session, which begins Tuesday, January 14.
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Georgetown water reservations in limbo
Kaitlyn Wilkes
After getting into an agreement with water provider EPCOR in August 2023 that reserves 40,000 acre feet of groundwater from the Carrizo-Wilcox aquifer in Robertson County for Georgetown, city staff in December revealed that associated permits are being contested by the cities of Bryan and College...
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Georgetown is considering three different configurations for San Gabriel Park’s sports fields. This configuration would have the soccer fields closer to the skate park and existing parking. (Maps courtesy City of Georgetown
Feedback sought for Blue Hole, San Gabriel parks
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Changes are coming to two of Georgetown’s most popular parks, and residents had an opportunity to learn about plans during two open houses December 11 and 12.
Monday, December 23, 2024
Commissioners support Georgetown street grant funds
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Williamson County Commissioners approved letters of support for the City of Georgetown in applying for grants from the Capital Area Metro Planning Organization.
Monday, December 23, 2024
A Gift of Time coordinator Genesis Cordova helps client John Miller with a Thanksgiving project. The nonprofit has received funding through Georgetown’s grant program, which could end next year. (Sun Archive)
Nonprofits raise concerns about ending city grants
Kaitlyn Wilkes
A Gift of Time — a nonprofit that provides respite care for caregivers of those with mild to moderate Alzheimer's — has been a part of Georgetown since 2016. In the past, the organization applied for and received funds through the City of Georgetown’s Strategic Partnership Program.
Friday, December 20, 2024
Water supply options considered: Georgetown explores avenues to secure, save water
Kaitlyn Wilkes
In an effort to support the city’s population growth over the next 45 years, Georgetown city staff are looking at water supply options that would diversify the city’s supply and make it more reliable.
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
An overhead view of the buildings rendering shows a covered bar/restaurant area and uncovered outdoor seating. (Courtesy Overland Partners)
Council, HARC approve building on Austin Avenue
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Two days after Georgetown City Council issued a courthouse view waiver to a proposed building on Austin Avenue, the Historic Architectural Review Commission followed suit, approving height variance for the project Thursday, December 12.
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
The first floor of the YMCA will house the facility’s various gyms, aquatics center, lobby, administration space and locker rooms. (Courtesy YMCA)
YMCA changes course in programs
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Georgetown’s future YMCA will be slightly larger than expected, and some potential services have shifted compared to what is written in the Memorandum of Understanding between the YMCA and the city that was approved through the city’s 2023 bond program.
Thursday, December 12, 2024
City looks to recoup cost of utility evaluations
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Developers and residents who get water and wastewater utility evaluations from Georgetown could see higher fees in the future, as the city looks to lessen direct capital costs for the fees involved in utility evaluations.
Monday, December 9, 2024
Georgetown looks to state funding for future road projects
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Georgetown is looking at state grant opportunities to fund road improvement in 2025 and beyond. Georgetown received a grant this year from the Texas Department of Transportation’s Highway Safety Improvement Program for improvements to the intersection of County Road 245 and Ronald Reagan.
Thursday, December 5, 2024