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The outside of the building showcases the city’s logo and use of glass to let in natural light. (Rendering by MarmonMok Architecture)

The outside of the building showcases the city’s logo and use of glass to let in natural light. (Rendering by MarmonMok Architecture)

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Georgetown outlines plans, construction schedule for new Customer Service Center

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Southwestern University is set to start infrastructure construction in September to accommodate development of the 560 acres just east of its campus on University Avenue. As a whole, the SU 560 Project will include a mix of businesses, residential, retail and hospitality space.
Georgetown's stormwater rates will go up on average $2 to accommodate for operations cost and capital projects.

Georgetown's stormwater rates will go up on average $2 to accommodate for operations cost and capital projects.

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Georgetown stormwater rates go up $2

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, June 8, 2026
Starting in Fiscal Year 2027, there will be a $2 increase in stormwater fees — which haven’t been raised since 2015 — to accommodate rising operations costs, capital investment, maintenance and new staff.
This map shows how the addition to the Woodside MUD would be plotted, with the different lot sizes color-coded. Woodside and Pulte homes are directly to the west of the tract of land. (Map courtesy City of Georgetown)

This map shows how the addition to the Woodside MUD would be plotted, with the different lot sizes color-coded. Woodside and Pulte homes are directly to the west of the tract of land. (Map courtesy City of Georgetown)

Developer seeks more age-restricted homes near Sun City

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
A developer is seeking approval to add 521 housing units to the Woodside Municipal Utility District near Sun City, a proposal that would expand the planned community to nearly 1,700 homes, increase the amount of age-restricted housing in the area, and has drawn skepticism from some Georgetown City...
The Williamson Central Appraisal District provided an update to Georgetown City Council on taxable value for commercial and residential buildings during a May 26 workshop

The Williamson Central Appraisal District provided an update to Georgetown City Council on taxable value for commercial and residential buildings during a May 26 workshop

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Taxable values up, but median home prices down in Georgetown

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Over the past year, Georgetown’s total market value has increased by $930 million – from $25.14 billion to $26.07 billion – with the largest increase seen in commercial development. The city’s total taxable value has also gone up from $20.61 billion to $22.35 billion over the past year.
A rendering shows the future public parking garage, looking at it from above Ninth Street. (Rendering courtesy CPM Texas)

A rendering shows the future public parking garage, looking at it from above Ninth Street. (Rendering courtesy CPM Texas)

Georgetown's Red Poppy Lot will turn into second downtown parking garage

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, May 29, 2026
Mere months after the public parking garage at Sixth and Main opened, the City of Georgetown is already working on its second downtown parking garage – this time as a partnership with the Texas Municipal League.
This chart shows the current average water and wastewater bill with projected increases across the next five years to cover rising utility expenses. (Courtesy NewGen Strategies and Solutions)

This chart shows the current average water and wastewater bill with projected increases across the next five years to cover rising utility expenses. (Courtesy NewGen Strategies and Solutions)

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Georgetown water, wastewater rates will increase

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Typical Georgetown residential water and wastewater bills are set to increase by an average of 10.3 percent per year starting in 2027 and through 2031. Typical commercial bills would increase by 11.8 percent a year during that period.
As part of the Urban Forest Master Plan, the city will come up with ways to preserve trees in Georgetown.

As part of the Urban Forest Master Plan, the city will come up with ways to preserve trees in Georgetown.

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Georgetown prepares next steps for Urban Forest Master Plan

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, May 25, 2026
Georgetown is advancing work on an Urban Forest Master Plan, which would provide long-term guidance on protecting the city’s tree canopy while evaluating the costs and benefits of tree-related projects. To create the plan, a Request for Proposal will be advertised in August.
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.

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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.
Rob Nixon and his son Aidan, 13, enjoyed fishing together at Blue Hole Park on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Photo by Andy Sharp

Rob Nixon and his son Aidan, 13, enjoyed fishing together at Blue Hole Park on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Photo by Andy Sharp

Georgetown city council talks new trails, pool, fire station

News Staff
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
By MEDHA SARINGeorgetown City council discussed capital improvement projects to update city parks, trails and recreational areas, facilities such as the library and animal shelter, and emergency services during their May 12 workshop.
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.

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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.
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