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Williamson County Commissioners Terry Cook, Cynthia Long, County Judge Bill Gravell and Valerie Covey approve the funding for the construction improvements for RM 2243. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Commissioners Terry Cook, Cynthia Long, County Judge Bill Gravell and Valerie Covey approve the funding for the construction improvements for RM 2243. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Commissioners greenlight facility, road projects

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, January 10, 2025
Williamson County Commissioners approved multiple agreements and applications for several construction projects throughout the county January 7.  The projects included the Expo Center, the Lake Creek Annex, the Liberty Hill Bypass, and Ranch to Market Road 2243, according to county documents.

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Georgetown looks to state funding for future road projects

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, December 5, 2024
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.
D.B. Wood Road closures. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

D.B. Wood Road closures. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

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Georgetown undertakes road construction projects

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
The City of Georgetown has active road projects that will result in some street closures and detours this month. To accommodate construction, residents may use alternate routes or plan for potential additional travel time.
The Parkside on the River MUD is hoping to add the 40-acre “Dufner Tract” to its community development plan. The idea was discussed at an August 13 Georgetown City Council workshop. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

The Parkside on the River MUD is hoping to add the 40-acre “Dufner Tract” to its community development plan. The idea was discussed at an August 13 Georgetown City Council workshop. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

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Parkside MUD looks to add 40 acres

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Parkside on the River — an established Municipal Utility District that will bring 2,800 homes between Highway 29 and Leander Road over the next 15 years — is looking to add 40.2 acres to the project.
North fork closure redirects traffic to San Gabriel Village Boulevard and onto the I-35 service road before redirecting back to Austin Avenue.

North fork closure redirects traffic to San Gabriel Village Boulevard and onto the I-35 service road before redirecting back to Austin Avenue.

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What to know about upcoming Austin Avenue bridges construction

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Construction to restore the Austin Avenue vehicular bridges over the San Gabriel River will start soon after Labor Day and could last until fall 2025. Lane closures and traffic detours will happen throughout the construction process as the 2021 bond-approved rehabilitation takes place. The $9.
This conceptualization of Parmer Ranch Marketplace showcases where the buildings will be located and where visitors can park. (Courtesy Barshop and Oles)

This conceptualization of Parmer Ranch Marketplace showcases where the buildings will be located and where visitors can park. (Courtesy Barshop and Oles)

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H-E-B anchors new $12 million shopping center west of Sun City

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, July 19, 2024
The most recent Georgetown-based filings with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation are related to new mixed-use retail developments, sidewalk improvements and installations and a new therapy office.
Engineer Paul Hahn, right, speaks to residents about the details of business access and lane closures during a Meet the Contractor event on June 27. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Engineer Paul Hahn, right, speaks to residents about the details of business access and lane closures during a Meet the Contractor event on June 27. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Contractors detail future bridge work and traffic impacts

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Construction on the two Austin Avenue vehicular bridges over the San Gabriel River will start this summer, and residents can expect lane closures and traffic detours as the bridge undergoes a bond-approved rehabilitation. Construction is expected to end in fall 2025.

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New Georgetown YMCA property brought into city

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, July 1, 2024
The future home of Georgetown’s YMCA has been brought into the city limits and zoned to general commercial, paving the way for the bond-supported facility and gym on the city’s northwest edge.
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