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Residents analyze and ask questions about the proposed Interstate Highway 35 schematics during a Texas Department of Transportation open house in the evening at the Georgetown Annex, Thursday, August 13. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Residents analyze and ask questions about the proposed Interstate Highway 35 schematics during a Texas Department of Transportation open house in the evening at the Georgetown Annex, Thursday, August 13. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

TxDOT gathers public input on I-35 improvements through Williamson County

Williamson County residents got a closer look at potential Interstate 35 improvements Thursday, August 13, as the Texas Department of Transportation gathered public input on plans to widen and improve the 13-mile corridor between Georgetown and Round Rock.

Georgetown mayor launches law firm

After 20 years with Sneed, Vine & Perry, Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder has launched his own law firm, where he will continue practicing real estate and development law while pursuing development projects of his own.

VFW sponsors student essay and art contests

With a new school year underway, Georgetown VFW Post 8587 and its Auxiliary are sponsoring essay and art contests open to students in Georgetown, Jarrell and Florence.The local VFW essay contests are part of larger nationwide competitions, ongoing since 1947.
The City of Georgetown's budget team presented the initial budget without the current tax rate to city council earlier this summer. (Sun Archive)

The City of Georgetown's budget team presented the initial budget without the current tax rate to city council earlier this summer. (Sun Archive)

Georgetown anticipated $5 million shortfall in FY27 revenue

The City of Georgetown will have about $5 million more in expenses than the revenues it receives as part of anticipated reserve fund usage in the 2027 fiscal year budget.
Artist Shelby Gage smiles  Friday, August 14, while she puts finishing touches on a VFW mural she created for Msg. Ben D. Snowden Post 8587. Last steps included adding a clear coat to protect her work.

Artist Shelby Gage smiles Friday, August 14, while she puts finishing touches on a VFW mural she created for Msg. Ben D. Snowden Post 8587. Last steps included adding a clear coat to protect her work.

Navy vet’s wall painting pays tribute at Georgetown VFW

A local artist’s labor of love has turned a plain cinderblock wall at Georgetown’s VFW into a tribute for America’s military servicemembers.
From left, Keith Parker, JISD Communities in Schools site coordinator; Evelyn DeJesus, JISD social worker; Jane Medema, Purl Elementary School counselor; Gloria Casso, Family Support Specialist at Mary Bailey Head Start; Carl Illig, executive director of the W.D. Kelley Foundation; and Shannon Illig, operations manager of the W.D. Kelley Foundation, at the check presentation on August 17. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

From left, Keith Parker, JISD Communities in Schools site coordinator; Evelyn DeJesus, JISD social worker; Jane Medema, Purl Elementary School counselor; Gloria Casso, Family Support Specialist at Mary Bailey Head Start; Carl Illig, executive director of the W.D. Kelley Foundation; and Shannon Illig, operations manager of the W.D. Kelley Foundation, at the check presentation on August 17. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Uplift Wilco receives $100,000 from W.D. Kelley Foundation

As school starts back up, children in Georgetown and Jarrell ISDs will head to class showing off their newest clothes and shoes. Some of the outfits came together thanks to vouchers from Uplift Wilco’s Ready for School program, which allows students to show up dressed for success.
Georgetown City Hall

Georgetown City Hall

Georgetown weighs changes to rideGTX program

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.