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Georgetown ponders 2027 bond, possible projects still uncertain

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, January 16, 2026
Nick Woolery Georgetown residents could see another bond election in May 2027, although the specific projects up for vote have not yet been decided. The last city bond election took place in November 2023 and included multiple facility projects and building expansions.
Cars on January 14 pass the Snead Drive/Blue Springs intersection with SE Inner Loop, one block east of Austin Avenue and Interstate 35. A traffic signal and median will be added to the area in the future to improve safety. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Cars on January 14 pass the Snead Drive/Blue Springs intersection with SE Inner Loop, one block east of Austin Avenue and Interstate 35. A traffic signal and median will be added to the area in the future to improve safety. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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City of Georgetown to upgrade intersections, traffic signals across city

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Nine intersections and all 82 of Georgetown’s traffic signals are actively being updated to improve traffic flow and be in line with city standards, according to a city council workshop presentation by Transportation Manager Lua Saluone.
A family takes a walk across the dam over the San Gabriel River on the northern section of San Gabriel Park on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp

A family takes a walk across the dam over the San Gabriel River on the northern section of San Gabriel Park on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp

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Georgetown says to avoid water at Blue Hole, San Gabriel parks after line failure sends wastewater into river

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
On January 5 at 10 a.m., City of Georgetown Water Utility crews discovered a major wastewater line failure at the Wolf Ranch lift station. The 42-inch wastewater line is located in the south fork of the San Gabriel River, about a quarter mile west of I-35 and behind the Wolf Ranch shopping center.

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Multiple Georgetown transportation projects could wrap in 2026

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, January 2, 2026
In 2026 and beyond, the City of Georgetown continues to work on transportation projects that are parts of bonds, master plans and other traffic improvement initiatives. Below are some of the projects the city is working on that will be finished during the new year.

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Fill out surveys for Georgetown services

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
During the two week period between the holidays and New Years, Georgetown residents can take the time to fill out two surveys from the City of Georgetown: a survey about city services and ADA accessibility.
David Mertink helps arrange plants for the Georgetown Garden Club’s offerings at Seventh and Main streets during the Red Poppy Festival on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Although rules have changed for nonprofit booths at the 2026 Red Poppy Festival, the Georgetown Garden Club can still sell plants as a vendor selling products if they apply. (Sun Archive)

David Mertink helps arrange plants for the Georgetown Garden Club’s offerings at Seventh and Main streets during the Red Poppy Festival on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Although rules have changed for nonprofit booths at the 2026 Red Poppy Festival, the Georgetown Garden Club can still sell plants as a vendor selling products if they apply. (Sun Archive)

Nonprofits excluded from Georgetown's Red Poppy Festival

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
The Red Poppy Festival each spring brings live music, food and vendor booths to downtown Georgetown. It especially brings people — tens of thousands — from across Georgetown and the Austin area. In 2026, booths will be assigned only to businesses and those selling goods.
Designed by architect Miguel Rosales, Georgetown City Council selected a concept in March 2024 for two pedestrian bridges along Austin avenue. Austin engineering and planning company Freese and Nichols was then awarded a design contract to finalize plans for the amount of $2.8 million. Construction on the project has not yet started. (Rendering courtesy City of Georgetown)

Designed by architect Miguel Rosales, Georgetown City Council selected a concept in March 2024 for two pedestrian bridges along Austin avenue. Austin engineering and planning company Freese and Nichols was then awarded a design contract to finalize plans for the amount of $2.8 million. Construction on the project has not yet started. (Rendering courtesy City of Georgetown)

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Soaring price could jeopardize Austin Avenue truss-inspired pedestrian bridges

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Approved Austin Avenue pedestrian bridges — which were okayed by Georgetown City Council in 2024 in an effort to create a gateway into downtown —- are in jeopardy as the costs have significantly increased due to an underestimation in steel quantities required.
A Georgetown property, which used to have a house on it, has been zoned C3 since the 1970s. It is now zoned C1, the city’s lowest commercial zoning. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

A Georgetown property, which used to have a house on it, has been zoned C3 since the 1970s. It is now zoned C1, the city’s lowest commercial zoning. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Commercial rezoning draws opposition from neighbors

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Despite trepidations from residents of the Track-Ridge-Grasshopper neighborhood, Georgetown City Council unanimously approved a zoning change on November 25 for a vacant property at 501 West Eighth Street. The property had been zoned C3, which is the highest-density commercial zoning the city has.
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