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City considers changes to rideGTX to reduce program costs

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Users of the City of Georgetown’s rideGTX program could soon see ride fares increase from $4 to $5 and the removal of voucher-sponsored rides from the hours of midnight to 6 a.m. Wheelchair Access Vehicle rides could also be limited to 25 trips per month.The city is taking on these changes in order...
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Georgetown Public Library continues upgrades

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, September 21, 2026
Georgetown Public Library is working on updating its facility to introduce more modern technology and accommodate the increase in demand for services from cardholders and residents.
The Woodside MUD will now include a mix of traditional and age-restricted homes, including a new addition of 500 age-restricted units.

The Woodside MUD will now include a mix of traditional and age-restricted homes, including a new addition of 500 age-restricted units.

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Georgetown council approves changes to Woodside, Yearwood MUDs

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Two Municipal Utility Developments were the topic of conversation during the regular September 8 Georgetown City Council meeting, and are expected to bring a combined total of more than 2,000 residential units near Sun City.
This rendering shows what a street patio could look like for a restaurant. All of the materials would have to be movable. (Rendering courtesy City of Georgetown)

This rendering shows what a street patio could look like for a restaurant. All of the materials would have to be movable. (Rendering courtesy City of Georgetown)

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Georgetown proposes sidewalk cafes, patios for downtown businesses

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
After a year of gathering feedback and working out details, Georgetown city staff on September 8 presented city council with a proposed two-year pilot program that would allow downtown businesses to create removable outdoor seating areas on sidewalks and street parking spaces.

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Georgetown approves $1.65 billion budget on second reading

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Georgetown City Council unanimously approved the city’s $1.65 billion fiscal year 2027 budget on second reading on September 8, with a proposed tax rate of $0.363167 per $100 valuation. FY27’s budget is $300 million higher than the FY26 budget of $1.3 billion.
A rendering shows the city’s planned second downtown parking garage, built as a partnership between the Texas Municipal League and Georgetown, which will replace the Red Poppy Lot at Ninth and Main Streets.

A rendering shows the city’s planned second downtown parking garage, built as a partnership between the Texas Municipal League and Georgetown, which will replace the Red Poppy Lot at Ninth and Main Streets.

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Georgetown’s second downtown public parking garage marches forward

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, September 14, 2026
The City of Georgetown entered into a Parking Easement Agreement on Tuesday, September 8, with the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool, so the entities can collaborate on a new parking garage that will be located at Ninth and Main streets.
The proposed West Oaks MUD is off Ranch to Market Road 2338 and east of County Road 248.

The proposed West Oaks MUD is off Ranch to Market Road 2338 and east of County Road 248.

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Council raises questions about proposed 179-acre West Georgetown subdivision

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, August 31, 2026
Georgetown City Council had concerns about the density of a proposed 179.4-acre development from KB Home, called West Oaks, that would bring 625 units to the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction off Ranch to Market Road 2338, north of Ronald Reagan Boulevard.“It seems like a more dense product than...
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Georgetown takes first step in advancing Circleville water pipeline

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Georgetown City Council approved financing agreements Tuesday, August 25, between the city and the Texas Water Development Board for a new transmission pipeline that would connect the Circleville area to northern Georgetown. This project is part of the Georgetown Regional Water Initiative.
From left, David Morgan, city manager, Josh Schroeder, mayor, Kevin Pitts, council member and Doug Noble, council member, listen to the first reading of the 2027 Fiscal Year budget on August 25. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

From left, David Morgan, city manager, Josh Schroeder, mayor, Kevin Pitts, council member and Doug Noble, council member, listen to the first reading of the 2027 Fiscal Year budget on August 25. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Georgetown’s $1.65 billion FY27 budget okayed

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Georgetown City Council unanimously approved the city’s $1.65 billion 2027 fiscal year budget on first reading on August 25, with a proposed tax rate of $0.363167 per $100 valuation. FY27’s budget is $300 million higher than the FY26 budget of $1.3 billion.
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Georgetown weighs changes to rideGTX program

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The City of Georgetown is considering changes to its rideGTX Uber voucher program after data showed most trips occur during daytime hours and the program’s costs continue to increase.
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