City of Georgetown

In this proposal, West Seventh and Eighth streets are converted into one-way roads between Rock and Church Streets. Traffic on Eighth would travel east, while Seventh would travel west. Additionally, parking on the Square is maintained on the courthouse side of the road, while the existing parking in front of businesses is replaced by a widened pedestrian area. Dedicated turn lanes are also added at the Austin Avenue intersections with Seventh and Eighth. (Schematics courtesy KPA Engineers)

In this proposal, West Seventh and Eighth streets are converted into one-way roads between Rock and Church Streets. Traffic on Eighth would travel east, while Seventh would travel west. Additionally, parking on the Square is maintained on the courthouse side of the road, while the existing parking in front of businesses is replaced by a widened pedestrian area. Dedicated turn lanes are also added at the Austin Avenue intersections with Seventh and Eighth. (Schematics courtesy KPA Engineers)

One-way roads, turn lanes and wider sidewalks proposed around downtown Georgetown

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Georgetown City Council reviewed preliminary schematics February 24 for the major planned redesign of Austin Avenue, along with changes to roads around the Square and nearby intersections.
Chart detailing how important the reasons to live in Georgetown are.

Chart detailing how important the reasons to live in Georgetown are.

Georgetown passes state quality-of-life benchmarks

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, February 27, 2026
Based on feedback from 652 Georgetown residents, Georgetown scored “significantly” higher than U.S. and Texas averages in 47 out of the 49 areas assessed in the biennial survey that was sent out to gather feedback on city services and quality of life.

Georgetown transportation projects see price increases

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Austin Avenue bridge rehab This is the rehabilitation of the Austin Avenue bridge that includes new safety rated rails, required maintenance and a new bridge deck. The original estimated completion date was April 15, 2026, but has been pushed back to August.
Emily Kaye Kipp

Emily Kaye Kipp

Emily Kaye Kipp aims for a new voice in District 6

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Advocating for others has long been a part of therapist and small business owner Emily Kaye Kipp’s life from working to create new shirts for her elementary school to getting American Sign Language recognized as a language at Southwestern University.
Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder, left, held an event at Mesquite Creek Outfitters on Friday, February 20, to show appreciation for supporting his terms as mayor. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder, left, held an event at Mesquite Creek Outfitters on Friday, February 20, to show appreciation for supporting his terms as mayor. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder unveils road map for third term

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Since 2020, Taylor-born Josh Schroeder has served as Georgetown’s mayor – leading the city through the Covid-19 pandemic, a population boom and efforts to modernize the city’s infrastructure in and around downtown.
Construction equipment was removed last month from the Austin Avenue Bridge over the South Fork San Gabriel River, and work has not yet resumed as of Wednesday, February 18. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Construction equipment was removed last month from the Austin Avenue Bridge over the South Fork San Gabriel River, and work has not yet resumed as of Wednesday, February 18. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Austin Avenue bridges construction stalled

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Dear Sun Staff: What’s the latest with the construction on the Austin Avenue vehicle bridge? I noticed the construction work has stopped. Answer: According to the city’s communication manager Keith Hutchinson, there was an overpour of concrete on the bridges.
Georgetown Police Chief Cory Tchida presented an annual report on the department to Georgetown City Council during the February 10 City Council workshop. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Georgetown Police Chief Cory Tchida presented an annual report on the department to Georgetown City Council during the February 10 City Council workshop. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Georgetown Police Department sees more calls for service

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Despite the total calls for service from the Georgetown Police Department going up 4.25 percent in 2025, the total number of Group A offenses — which include murder, rape, assault, robbery, theft, fraud and drug charges – were down 7.
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