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Valentina Sanchez was among the volunteers helping unload more than 3,000 pumpkins at Georgetown First United Methodist Church on Wednesday afternoon, October 8, 2025. The annual pumpkin patch includes 46,000 pounds of pumpkins from the Navajo Nation in New Mexico. Pumpkins are available from early October until Halloween. Photo by Andy Sharp

Valentina Sanchez was among the volunteers helping unload more than 3,000 pumpkins at Georgetown First United Methodist Church on Wednesday afternoon, October 8, 2025. The annual pumpkin patch includes 46,000 pounds of pumpkins from the Navajo Nation in New Mexico. Pumpkins are available from early October until Halloween. Photo by Andy Sharp

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Fall activities guide: 110 events and activities to explore around Georgetown this fall and winter

News Staff
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Fall officially begins Tuesday, September 22, and while it’s still hot outside, the Georgetown area is a hotbed for autumn activities and festivals each year. This guide includes more than 100 events taking place from now until the end of the year.
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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Optimum opens Hispanic Heritage essay contest

Nicholas Cicale
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Internet provider Optimum is accepting entries for its 19th annual Hispanic Heritage Essay Contest, inviting students in grades 6-12 to write about how Hispanic culture, history, art, community leaders or values have inspired them.The contest is open through October 15.
Sophomore cross-country runner Addison Jackson. The photo was taken by Carlos Barrón

Sophomore cross-country runner Addison Jackson. The photo was taken by Carlos Barrón

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Fire the Cannons: A Hot Start for Southwestern Athletics

News Staff
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
By Joseph CarboneStarting the season 4-1, the Southwestern men’s soccer team has dominated its 2026 schedule so far. Season highlights include a 3-0 opening-day win over the McMurry University War Hawks and a sensational 3-1 victory over the No. 14 nationally ranked University of Lynchburg.

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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.

Faith in Action fundraising concert coming

Alyssa Perera
Monday, September 14, 2026
For 25 years, Faith in Action has helped Georgetown-area seniors maintain their independence by connecting them with volunteer drivers and essential services like health care, groceries and community.
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.
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