Development

At the Melina ground breaking, from left, are Hillwood Communities representatives Trent Walker, Alyssa Siers, Logan Blok, Andrew Lee, Brian Carlock, Fred Balda, Duke Kerrigan, Carter DeWalch, Lisa Apodoca and G.P. Mehaffey. (Courtesy Hillwood Communities)

At the Melina ground breaking, from left, are Hillwood Communities representatives Trent Walker, Alyssa Siers, Logan Blok, Andrew Lee, Brian Carlock, Fred Balda, Duke Kerrigan, Carter DeWalch, Lisa Apodoca and G.P. Mehaffey. (Courtesy Hillwood Communities)

Wolf Ranch developer brings second subdivision to the area

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Wolf Ranch homebuilder Hillwood Communities broke ground on a new 200- acre subdivision, Melina, on December 16. The new 840-home development will be located near University Boulevard, County Road 110 and State Highway 130, in the southeast-most section of Georgetown’s extraterritorial jurisdiction.
A concept plan for the Bell-Sharkey Municipal Utility District shows 395 lots east of Inner Loop and north of University Avenue, with the San Gabriel River to the north. The orange lots are 47 feet by 125 feet, and the yellow lots are 52 feet by 125 feet.

A concept plan for the Bell-Sharkey Municipal Utility District shows 395 lots east of Inner Loop and north of University Avenue, with the San Gabriel River to the north. The orange lots are 47 feet by 125 feet, and the yellow lots are 52 feet by 125 feet.

Pulte Group looks to add another subdivision in east Georgetown

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Sun City developer Pulte could bring a new Municipal Utility District with about 395 homes to the east side of Georgetown between University Avenue, NE Inner Loop, the 130 Toll and the south shore of the San Gabriel River.
TCEQ employees, from left, Jose Alfonso Martinez, Maricela Zertuche and Alan Barraza were there to answer resident questions and explain the cleaning process for the wastewater. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

TCEQ employees, from left, Jose Alfonso Martinez, Maricela Zertuche and Alan Barraza were there to answer resident questions and explain the cleaning process for the wastewater. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Residents, developer butt heads over wastewater plant

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, November 24, 2025
For nine months, Georgetown resident Danette Ray has been raising awareness about a wastewater package plant that is planned near her property off State Highway 29 next to the San Gabriel River.
Kelly Trietsch, chief development officer, left, presents the Southwestern University 560 zoning change to Georgetown City Council. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Kelly Trietsch, chief development officer, left, presents the Southwestern University 560 zoning change to Georgetown City Council. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

First phase of SU 560 plan gets commercial zoning approval

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Southwestern University will have to conduct a traffic mobility study exploring possible traffic impacts caused by its proposed SU 560 redevelopment plan. Georgetown City Council approved a rezoning request by the university on Tuesday, October 14.
This rendering shows some of the cosmetic changes made to the outside of the original building with one of the new 10,000 square foot additions that would be added to integrate the building into the area. (Rendering courtesy Texas Municipal League)

This rendering shows some of the cosmetic changes made to the outside of the original building with one of the new 10,000 square foot additions that would be added to integrate the building into the area. (Rendering courtesy Texas Municipal League)

HARC approves changes to old Wesleyan building

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
The Historic Architecture Review Commission on Thursday, October 9, accepted pre-conceptual plans for additions and renovations the Texas Municipal League could make to the old Wesleyan building at 205 East University Avenue.
Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder, left, and County Judge Steven Snell, center, spoke about development in Georgetown and the county at a panel hosted by Glenn Hart, right. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder, left, and County Judge Steven Snell, center, spoke about development in Georgetown and the county at a panel hosted by Glenn Hart, right. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Area leaders talk county development, economy

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, September 11, 2025
During a September 3 discussion at the Palace Theatre about growth in Williamson County, Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder, County Judge Steve Snell and Georgetown Economic Development Director Cameron Goodman outlined changes to Georgetown and Williamson County’s economy and how the area is using...
This map outlines the boundaries of the Southwestern University Public Utility District, with the development first phase of the SU 560 plan highlighted in red.

This map outlines the boundaries of the Southwestern University Public Utility District, with the development first phase of the SU 560 plan highlighted in red.

First phase of SU 560 plan heads to P&Z

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Right next to the quiet Southwestern University campus lies an opportunity for both the school and the city. A sprawling 560 acres is available for development that will give space for entertainment, commercial, office space, green spaces and residential housing.
This map highlights where the high- and low-density multi-family housing would be in relation to the commercial development. Lot number four would house a gas station. (Map courtesy City of Georgetown)

This map highlights where the high- and low-density multi-family housing would be in relation to the commercial development. Lot number four would house a gas station. (Map courtesy City of Georgetown)

P&Z Commission unanimously rejects Shell Spur mixed-use project

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Georgetown’s Planning and Zoning Commission denied a Planned Unit Development request for a mixed-use multi-family and commercial proposal that would be located off Shell Road and Shell Spur.
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