Two contested city council races, GISD candidates unopposed

The filing period has come and gone, and May 3 Georgetown City Council races are set. In Council District 3, newcomers Ben Butler and Joe Orsak will run to replace Mike Triggs, who is not running for re-election.District 4 incumbent Ron Garland will face challenger Dave Richardson.

Crashes on the rise on Georgetown roads

The number of motor vehicle crashes in Georgetown has gone up steadily over the past 14 years — from 1,658 crashes in 2011 to 3,871 in 2024 — as the city’s population has increased.

Commercial, multi-family development granted rezone in Southeast Georgetown

Georgetown City Council approved rezoning almost 15 acres of land at Sam Houston Avenue and Rockride Lane from agricultural to a Planned Unit Development during its February 11 regular meeting. The PUD will have a base zonings of commercial, high-density multi-family and low-density multi-family.

Changes come to multi-family development standards

Georgetown’s standards for new multi-family developments are set to change as city council works to update the city’s Unified Development Code — which outlines building and planning standards for residents and developers.

San Gabriel Park update to change athletic fields, parking

The fourth phase of projects at San Gabriel Park will address the park’s soccer and baseball fields.

Joe Orsak enters District 3 city council race

Sun City resident Joe Orsak is running for Georgetown City Council District 3 to replace outgoing Council Member Mike Triggs. So far, he and candidate Benjamin Butler will appear on the May ballot. Mr.

City code updates continue

Seven proposed Unified Development Code amendments that address development approvals processes were presented to Georgetown City Council on January 28.

Utility work delays road projects

Work associated with Georgetown’s 2021 road bond is taking longer than projected because of unexpected complications relocating utility lines.

Federal funding sought for Austin Avenue pedestrian bridges

Georgetown is applying for the federal Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity grant that could help cut the cost of the Austin Avenue Pedestrian and Bicycle bridges. If awarded, it would help cut the city’s project cost by 48 percent.