Georgetown

Residents from Carlson Place, Saddle Creek, Pinnacle, Churchill Farms, Summercrest and University Park fill the Commissioner Courtroom during the May 19 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Residents from Carlson Place, Saddle Creek, Pinnacle, Churchill Farms, Summercrest and University Park fill the Commissioner Courtroom during the May 19 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Jail a done deal: Commissioners finalize $75M site purchase despite resident concerns

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, May 21, 2026
After an hour of public opposition from residents, Williamson County Commissioners Court finalized its contract to buy 248 acres off SE Inner Loop South Georgetown for its future Jail and Justice Center.
Repairs will be made to Berry Creek Drive after it was damaged by weather earlier this week. (Photo courtesy Kevin Pitts)

Repairs will be made to Berry Creek Drive after it was damaged by weather earlier this week. (Photo courtesy Kevin Pitts)

Portions of Berry Creek Drive closed due to storm damage

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Berry Creek Drive was damaged during the severe storms that Georgetown saw earlier this week. The road will be closed until further notice between Airport Road to Morning Dove Boulevard.
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)

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.
The City of Georgetown will seek $274 million in funding for water projects to ensure long-term water for residents.

The City of Georgetown will seek $274 million in funding for water projects to ensure long-term water for residents.

Georgetown seeks $274 million in state loans for water pipeline

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
City of Georgetown staff will apply for up to $274 million in deferred and low-interest loans from the Texas Water Development Board to help fund a pipeline connecting Circleville to northern Georgetown as part of the Georgetown Regional Water Initiative.
Doug Noble, who took over for Shawn Hood for District 2, is sworn in with his wife Kasie and his children during his swearing in on May 12.

Doug Noble, who took over for Shawn Hood for District 2, is sworn in with his wife Kasie and his children during his swearing in on May 12.

Georgetown Council members, mayor sworn into office

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, May 15, 2026
A fresh face joined Georgetown City Council May 12, while two incumbents were also re-sworn into their seats on the dais for a new term.
Stephanie Tibbets, vice president for the Saddle Creek Board of Directors for the HOA and a retired pediatric sexual assault nurse examiner, speaks against the proposed Justice Complex location during the May 12 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Stephanie Tibbets, vice president for the Saddle Creek Board of Directors for the HOA and a retired pediatric sexual assault nurse examiner, speaks against the proposed Justice Complex location during the May 12 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Public pushback grows as Williamson County advances Justice Complex

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, May 15, 2026
The Williamson County Commissioners Court is moving ahead with plans to build a new Jail and Justice Center in South Georgetown on SE Inner Loop, despite growing public objections to the proposed location by residents in the area.
Parks and Recreation Director Kimberly Garrett, center, poses with city council members and City Manager David Morgan and is recognized May 12 for more than 30 years of service to Georgetown. Mr. Garrett also gave a presentation about renovations to parks and trails, during the meeting, marking her final time addressing the council before retirement. Photos courtesy the City of Georgetown

Parks and Recreation Director Kimberly Garrett, center, poses with city council members and City Manager David Morgan and is recognized May 12 for more than 30 years of service to Georgetown. Mr. Garrett also gave a presentation about renovations to parks and trails, during the meeting, marking her final time addressing the council before retirement. Photos courtesy the City of Georgetown

Georgetown employees honored for years of service

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2026
By MEDHA SARINGeorgetown City Council recognized five employees for their years of service and dedication at the council workshop Tuesday, May 12.
Strategic Projects Manager Caroline Stewart presents the deals of the Term Sheet with Recharge Water LP to Georgetown City Council during the May 12 city council workshop. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Strategic Projects Manager Caroline Stewart presents the deals of the Term Sheet with Recharge Water LP to Georgetown City Council during the May 12 city council workshop. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

City of Georgetown pursues 30-year water agreement to meet future demand

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Georgetown City Council approved the terms of a Water Supply Agreement with Recharge Water LP for 34,800 acre-feet of water per year for up to 30 years, with two additional 30-year extension options, to supply the city’s long-term water needs.
This rendering of the parklet shows what it would look like from the side, including how it would be delineated from parking spaces. It also highlights how the chairs and umbrellas could be laid out. (Rendering Courtesy City of Georgetown)

This rendering of the parklet shows what it would look like from the side, including how it would be delineated from parking spaces. It also highlights how the chairs and umbrellas could be laid out. (Rendering Courtesy City of Georgetown)

Downtown businesses get update on Georgetown’s pilot parklet program

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Business leaders in downtown Georgetown last week learned about the city’s parklet pilot program, which will allow select businesses just off the Square to expand their services into sidewalks and what are now used as parking spaces.
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