City of Georgetown

Contractors renovate a downtown space at 817 South Austin Avenue July 29. Projects like this in the future will have to follow updated Unified Development Code standards for downtown structures. New Georgetown building and environmental rules will go into effect this November. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Contractors renovate a downtown space at 817 South Austin Avenue July 29. Projects like this in the future will have to follow updated Unified Development Code standards for downtown structures. New Georgetown building and environmental rules will go into effect this November. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Georgetown City Council adopts new development code

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, July 30, 2026
After four years of work from Georgetown city staff and volunteers, Georgetown City Council approved the city’s new Unified Development Code on its first reading during the July 28 city council meeting.
Members from the City of Georgetown, Kimley-Horn Engineers and Jordan Foster Construction gather on July 22 to cut the ribbon for the completion of phase 1 of DB Wood Road updates. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Members from the City of Georgetown, Kimley-Horn Engineers and Jordan Foster Construction gather on July 22 to cut the ribbon for the completion of phase 1 of DB Wood Road updates. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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First phase of DB Wood Road improvements opens with ribbon cutting

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Georgetown officials joined representatives from Kimley-Horn Engineers and Jordan Foster Construction on the newly refurbished portion of DB Wood Road Wednesday, July 22, for a ribbon cutting.
Georgetown City Hall

Georgetown City Hall

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Georgetown updates electric strategy to meet demand

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
With large commercial customers in Georgetown using 10 to 50 megawatts, Georgetown city staff are reevaluating Georgetown Electric’s Energy Resource Plan to make sure the city's electric portfolio is cost-effective and has mid- and long-term resources to meet demand.

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Georgetown raises electric rates for largest commercial customers

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Georgetown’s largest commercial and industrial electric customers will pay higher rates under changes approved by the City Council, a move officials say will improve cost recovery and ensure those customers cover the higher costs of serving their large energy demands.
About 11.5 acres (red) could be annexed into the city and switched to C3 commercial zoning along Williams Drive. Highland Village (yellow) is residential single-family zoning, although a small area next Dragon Tree Lane could see commercial uses in the future because of the subdivision’s Planned Unit Development plan. Two existing C3 retail properties are also on the north side of Williams.

About 11.5 acres (red) could be annexed into the city and switched to C3 commercial zoning along Williams Drive. Highland Village (yellow) is residential single-family zoning, although a small area next Dragon Tree Lane could see commercial uses in the future because of the subdivision’s Planned Unit Development plan. Two existing C3 retail properties are also on the north side of Williams.

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Parmer Ranch, Highland Village area residents concerned about commercial density

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, July 17, 2026
Residents on Tuesday, July 14, pushed back against 3C commercial zoning for a 11.59 acre property near Parmer Ranch and Highland Village. Area residents said they weren’t opposing growth overall, but were concerned about the C3 commercial designation specifically.
Georgetown Public Library

Georgetown Public Library

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Georgetown Public Library to close next month to add new book tags

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, July 13, 2026
The Georgetown Public Library will be closed from August 9 through 19 so radio frequency identification tags – which will help librarians find items on shelves, regulate inventory and improve self-check machines – can be added to the library’s inventory. During this time, no items will be due.
The City of Georgetown is changing the dates of its chlorine rinse to match with other cities in the area.

The City of Georgetown is changing the dates of its chlorine rinse to match with other cities in the area.

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Georgetown summer water system maintenance pushed to August

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, July 3, 2026
Georgetown has rescheduled its annual chlorine rinse of the municipal water system to August 3 through September 3, shifting the maintenance window to “better coordinate with neighboring utilities and reduce customer confusion,” according to a city press release.The process was originally scheduled...
The FY27 budget for the City of Georgetown totals $1.61 billion.

The FY27 budget for the City of Georgetown totals $1.61 billion.

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Looking closer at Georgetown’s FY27 proposed budget

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The preliminary Fiscal Year 2027 budget for the City of Georgetown features $1.61 billion in operations costs and Capital Improvement Projects. Although the proposed tax rate has not yet been presented, the initial budget line items are available for city council review.
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