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Mayor Josh Schroeder, left, had a conversation with Patrick Rose from Corridor Title about future development in the city, water and wastewater and road projects. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Mayor Josh Schroeder, left, had a conversation with Patrick Rose from Corridor Title about future development in the city, water and wastewater and road projects. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Future Georgetown districts include retail, housing, entertainment

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, August 21, 2025
In the second annual conversation with Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder, real estate company Corridor Title asked him about economic development, development downtown, road improvements, water and wastewater in the city’s future.
Construction crews on April 23 set up the Atlas Ranch Phase 1 project, outside of Jarrell. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Construction crews on April 23 set up the Atlas Ranch Phase 1 project, outside of Jarrell. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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4,000 homes, golf course head to Jarrell area

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, May 5, 2025
Nearly 4,000 homes will spring up in North Williamson County as part of the new Atlas Ranch Municipal Utility District in the coming years.Located outside of Jarrell’s extraterritorial jurisdiction on County Road 344, the MUD will be developed in eight phases over the next decade.
The roadways through the development are currently conceptual as they will have to meet road spacing standards set by the city’s Unified Development Code.

The roadways through the development are currently conceptual as they will have to meet road spacing standards set by the city’s Unified Development Code.

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Disannexed property changes course

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
A property that left Georgetown’s extraterritorial jurisdiction is now requesting to come back into the ETJ, with eventual annexation into the city as the ultimate goal. The ETJ is a designated buffer area just outside the city limits, according to the city.
The Hunter Glen Subdivision in Jarrell will get a 2,000 square foot splash pad. Illustration courtesy of Hunters Glen Subdivision.

The Hunter Glen Subdivision in Jarrell will get a 2,000 square foot splash pad. Illustration courtesy of Hunters Glen Subdivision.

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Jarrell adds splash pad to growing subdivision

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, April 18, 2025
Jarrell officials approved the city’s third parkland during the April 15 city council meeting in a 3-2 vote, n a 3-2 vote, with Mayor Patrick Sherek casting the tie-breaking vote.
This map shows the general location of the Municipal Utility Districts presented to city council during their special workshop on April 1. Many of the details surrounding the subdivisions are being ironed out. (Map by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

This map shows the general location of the Municipal Utility Districts presented to city council during their special workshop on April 1. Many of the details surrounding the subdivisions are being ironed out. (Map by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Proposed projects highlight new growth, reveal wastewater capacity issues

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Multiple Municipal Utility Districts are coming to Georgetown, with plans including more housing and potential commercial uses.In a special workshop earlier this month, Georgetown City Council discussed proposed MUDs, the challenges they pose for the city, who is responsible for water and...
A map of Atkinson Ranch shows how the property is divided by a large floodplain. (Courtesy Del Webb)

A map of Atkinson Ranch shows how the property is divided by a large floodplain. (Courtesy Del Webb)

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Del Webb development raises questions from city council

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, April 11, 2025
A proposed project led by developer Del Webb could bring more than 500 new homes, 250 medium-density units and commercial space to a 362-acre property just outside Georgetown’s city limits.
The proposed Heirloom development would have commercial and multi-family buildings near Ronald Reagan Boulevard, with single-family housing deeper into the subdivision. (Courtesy Columnar Investments)

The proposed Heirloom development would have commercial and multi-family buildings near Ronald Reagan Boulevard, with single-family housing deeper into the subdivision. (Courtesy Columnar Investments)

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Development seeks city support for roads, utilities

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Developers behind a proposed 620-acre, mixed-use subdivision in the northwest corner of Georgetown’s extraterritorial jurisdiction are working to become a Public Improvement District with the city to help fund public utility and roadway infrastructure.
An apartment building located near the Georgetown Public Library is seen with the Williamson County courthouse in the background. If SB 840 passes, more multi-family buildings like this could appear downtown. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

An apartment building located near the Georgetown Public Library is seen with the Williamson County courthouse in the background. If SB 840 passes, more multi-family buildings like this could appear downtown. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Senate Bill would open door to more multifamily units

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
One of Governor Greg Abbott’s priority bills this legislative session is Senate Bill 840, which would allow multifamily housing to be built in areas with commercial, industrial or mixed-use zoning.
Christina Calixtro, San José Neighborhood Association president, speaks to council members about her concerns related to residential building height. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Christina Calixtro, San José Neighborhood Association president, speaks to council members about her concerns related to residential building height. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Historic neighborhoods keep housing height

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, January 16, 2025
In the multi-year process of updating Georgetown’s building code standards, city council decided January 14 to maintain the current height restrictions for residential buildings in the San José and Track-Ridge-Grasshopper neighborhoods at 20 feet and 25 feet respectively.
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