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Georgetown staff previews budget priorities

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, June 30, 2025
In a sneak peek of what’s to come in Georgetown’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget, city staff outlined focus areas, possible cost-saving decisions, and proposed fee changes to departments including Parks and Recreation and the library.

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Georgetown appraised values continue to rise

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, June 2, 2025
Georgetown’s total property market value increased from $22.9 billion in 2024 to $24.75 billion in 2025, according to a valuation update from the Williamson County Appraisal District presented during the May 27 city council workshop.

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Georgetown moves to two-day watering schedule

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, May 30, 2025
Georgetown residents can water their lawns twice a week beginning June 9. The city will move to a two-day watering schedule thanks to the addition of more than 10 million gallons of water per day from the South Lake Water Treatment Plant coming online this summer.
A chart presented by City Manager David Morgan May 13 demonstrates impacts on the city’s General Fund and reserves if city staff doesn’t adjust practices and take multi-year budget forecasts seriously. (Courtesy of City of Georgetown)

A chart presented by City Manager David Morgan May 13 demonstrates impacts on the city’s General Fund and reserves if city staff doesn’t adjust practices and take multi-year budget forecasts seriously. (Courtesy of City of Georgetown)

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Georgetown city staff reviews long-term funds to avoid deficit

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Based on a multi-year forecast for Georgetown’s General Fund, Georgetown City Manager David Morgan said city expenses will exceed revenues over the next three fiscal years without “due diligence.” The General Fund is the city’s primary operating fund.
Georgetown is considering two options for trail segments leading from Berry Springs Park and Preserve to the future Westside Park. Proposal 1 shows the trail going around the neighborhood. The first phase of building would include the blue and green sections of the trail. Proposal 2 shows the trail running along the creek and through the Berry Creek neighborhood.

Georgetown is considering two options for trail segments leading from Berry Springs Park and Preserve to the future Westside Park. Proposal 1 shows the trail going around the neighborhood. The first phase of building would include the blue and green sections of the trail. Proposal 2 shows the trail running along the creek and through the Berry Creek neighborhood.

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Berry Creek area to get new shared-use trail

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
A new path from the future Westside Park to Berry Springs Park will help connect regional trail systems in the coming years.During the May 13 Georgetown City Council meeting, consultants with PLA Covey Planning and Landscape Architecture presented two different route options for proposed trail...

Georgetown Parks and Recreation shows plans for next 5 years

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Over the next five years, Georgetown’s Parks and Recreation Department will launch several capital improvement projects.Initiatives include a Blue Hole Park facelift, renovations to Chautauqua Park, building a larger pavilion and parking area at San Jose Park, and a trail connection from Bluffview...
New District 3 Council Member Ben Butler was joined by his wife Betty, middle, during his swearing in on May 13. (photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

New District 3 Council Member Ben Butler was joined by his wife Betty, middle, during his swearing in on May 13. (photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Georgetown City Council members take their seats on the dais

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Three Georgetown City Council members were sworn into their positions on Tuesday, May 13. Council Member Ben Butler began his first term, while Ron Garland and Ben Stewart are now in their second terms of service.
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