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A Blue Origin engine is tested at a launch site in West Texas on June 27, 2022. The company’s new agreement with Williamson County would build 1 million square feet of industrial research space off U.S. Highway 79 in Hutto. Photo courtesy Blue Origin

A Blue Origin engine is tested at a launch site in West Texas on June 27, 2022. The company’s new agreement with Williamson County would build 1 million square feet of industrial research space off U.S. Highway 79 in Hutto. Photo courtesy Blue Origin

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Williamson County offers incentive agreement to hook aerospace company Blue Origin

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, August 21, 2026
The Williamson County Commissioners Court agreed Thursday, August 20, to an economic development agreement with aerospace company Blue Origin to build about 1 million square feet of industrial research space off U.S. Highway 79 in Hutto.
A map shows the Woodside MUD, as well as proposed expansion of its age-restricted housing product. Sun City is just to the west.

A map shows the Woodside MUD, as well as proposed expansion of its age-restricted housing product. Sun City is just to the west.

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Woodside MUD age-restricted housing earns more support

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, July 31, 2026
Georgetown City Council directed city staff to work with developers to move forward with an expansion proposal of the Woodside Municipal Utility District near Sun City, which would add about 496 age-restricted units to the area.
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.
A map shows the location of Patience Ranch, a proposed three-phase residential development just south of the San Gabriel River and east of Garey Park. Approximately 500 homes are proposed, with large lot sizes. The property is currently a cattle ranch.

A map shows the location of Patience Ranch, a proposed three-phase residential development just south of the San Gabriel River and east of Garey Park. Approximately 500 homes are proposed, with large lot sizes. The property is currently a cattle ranch.

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Patience Ranch proposal would bring 500 large-lot homes east of Garey Park

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Developers could build approximately 500 homes on 363.85 acres just east of Garey Park and north of the Escalera subdivision along the South Fork San Gabriel River.
The outside of the building showcases the city’s logo and use of glass to let in natural light. (Rendering by MarmonMok Architecture)

The outside of the building showcases the city’s logo and use of glass to let in natural light. (Rendering by MarmonMok Architecture)

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Georgetown outlines plans, construction schedule for new Customer Service Center

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Southwestern University is set to start infrastructure construction in September to accommodate development of the 560 acres just east of its campus on University Avenue. As a whole, the SU 560 Project will include a mix of businesses, residential, retail and hospitality space.
This map shows how the addition to the Woodside MUD would be plotted, with the different lot sizes color-coded. Woodside and Pulte homes are directly to the west of the tract of land. (Map courtesy City of Georgetown)

This map shows how the addition to the Woodside MUD would be plotted, with the different lot sizes color-coded. Woodside and Pulte homes are directly to the west of the tract of land. (Map courtesy City of Georgetown)

Developer seeks more age-restricted homes near Sun City

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
A developer is seeking approval to add 521 housing units to the Woodside Municipal Utility District near Sun City, a proposal that would expand the planned community to nearly 1,700 homes, increase the amount of age-restricted housing in the area, and has drawn skepticism from some Georgetown City...
A schematic for the Georgetown YMCA shows an overhead view of the parking lot, the building and the outside courts and pools that will be a part of the two-story building. (Rendering courtesy City of Georgetown)

A schematic for the Georgetown YMCA shows an overhead view of the parking lot, the building and the outside courts and pools that will be a part of the two-story building. (Rendering courtesy City of Georgetown)

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Groundbreaking for bond-approved Georgetown YMCA estimated for FY27

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
The new YMCA facility on 6200 Williams Drive — which was approved by voters through the 2023 bond election — will be part of Georgetown’s 2027 Capital Improvement Project budget.
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