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An initial plan for the NOVA mixed-use project — which spans two tracts of land — shows C3 commercial zoning along Shell Road, as well as high- and low-density multi-family. However, the commercial zoning was changed to C1 and the residential was changed to all low-density multi-family with a maximum of 10 units per acre after a city council vote April 14. This plan shows tract one. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

An initial plan for the NOVA mixed-use project — which spans two tracts of land — shows C3 commercial zoning along Shell Road, as well as high- and low-density multi-family. However, the commercial zoning was changed to C1 and the residential was changed to all low-density multi-family with a maximum of 10 units per acre after a city council vote April 14. This plan shows tract one. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

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After trial and error, city council approves Shell Road development

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, April 23, 2026
After three years of planning and proposals submitted to city council and Planning & Zoning, developer NOVA 368 earned Georgetown City Council approval on April 14 for a 43.13 acre development located at 2200 Shell Road and Shell Spur near Grace Bible Church.
The new lanes on the Austin Avenue bridges remain closed April 16, as work has stalled on the project. (Photo by Nicholas Cicale

The new lanes on the Austin Avenue bridges remain closed April 16, as work has stalled on the project. (Photo by Nicholas Cicale

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Georgetown amends engineering contract for Austin Avenue, bridge work

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, April 20, 2026
Rehabilitation work has yet to resume on the Austin Avenue bridges, but Georgetown City Council amended a task order with engineering firm Aguirre & Fields LP in the amount of $485,593 during the April 14 council meeting.
In looking at a monthly breakdown of Hotel and Occupancy Tax revenue, there has been a steady increase over the years during that month. With the rise of short-term rentals and more hotels in the area, visitors have more places to stay when there are major events in town. (Charts courtesy City of Georgetown)

In looking at a monthly breakdown of Hotel and Occupancy Tax revenue, there has been a steady increase over the years during that month. With the rise of short-term rentals and more hotels in the area, visitors have more places to stay when there are major events in town. (Charts courtesy City of Georgetown)

Data shows Two Step Inn boosts to sales, hotel tax

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
April is a busy month in Georgetown. Since the late ’90s, the Red Poppy Festival has been the premier spring event downtown. For the past three years, the Two Step Inn has brought more entertainment, guests — and money — to town.
The Yearwood MUD, located at Rattlesnake Road and Ronald Reagan, would bring approximately 1,600 homes to North Georgetown. (Renderings courtesy Freehold Capital Management)

The Yearwood MUD, located at Rattlesnake Road and Ronald Reagan, would bring approximately 1,600 homes to North Georgetown. (Renderings courtesy Freehold Capital Management)

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Two more subdivisions in the works for north Georgetown

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Real estate development firm Freehold Capital Management is planning two Municipal Utility Developments north of Sun City, which could bring 4,000 homes to the area. The MUDs — named Yearwood and Rock Bluff Ranch — sit outside Georgetown’s city limits, but would be annexed into the city if approved.
This chart shows the next five years of capital wastewater projects. Updates on these projects can be found on the city’s Capital Projects website at https://georgetown-tx.cleargov.com/projects.

This chart shows the next five years of capital wastewater projects. Updates on these projects can be found on the city’s Capital Projects website at https://georgetown-tx.cleargov.com/projects.

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$850 million in water, wastewater projects in Georgetown's pipeline for FY27

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Georgetown could spend an estimated $441,766,862 on water projects and $415,569,500 on wastewater projects during the coming fiscal year.

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Business investments in Georgetown surpass $600 million in 2025

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Cameron Goodman With a population of 106,000, Georgetown Economic Development Director Cameron Goodman said the population boom over the past decade has brought both new opportunities and challenges to the city. During the March 10 city council workshop, Mr.
City of Georgetown Planning Director Edgar Garcia, right, speaks to residents about the planning department’s latest projects, including updating the city’s Unified Development Code which dictates how development happens around the city. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

City of Georgetown Planning Director Edgar Garcia, right, speaks to residents about the planning department’s latest projects, including updating the city’s Unified Development Code which dictates how development happens around the city. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Georgetown invests in roads, water, public safety

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Georgetown’s annual State of Our City event March 12 gave residents a glimpse into the city’s latest efforts through a talk about projects coming in 2026, water, public safety, transportation and more.
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