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The schematic shows a proposed intersection at DB Wood Road and Cedar Breaks Road. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

The schematic shows a proposed intersection at DB Wood Road and Cedar Breaks Road. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

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GISD, Georgetown coordinate DB Wood road work ahead of new high school

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
While Georgetown ISD builds its third comprehensive high school along DB Wood Road, the City of Georgetown will work on the second phase of the DB Wood Road expansion project, which stretches from Oak Ridge Road to Williams Drive.
Georgetown ISD’s new high school is under construction on DB Wood Road. Not yet named, it’s slated to open in 2028. The project was funded through GISD’s 2024 voter-approved bond.

Georgetown ISD’s new high school is under construction on DB Wood Road. Not yet named, it’s slated to open in 2028. The project was funded through GISD’s 2024 voter-approved bond.

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New GISD high school scheduled to open in 2028 near Lake Georgetown

Katherine Hamilton
Sunday, August 9, 2026
Trees along DB Wood Road near Lake Georgetown conceal much of Georgetown ISD's newest high school, but the district's $365 million campus is taking shape as construction continues toward its planned fall 2028 opening.
The Heirloom development, located at the intersection of Ronald Reagan Boulevard and County Road 248, will have single- and multi-family housing, commercial businesses and a GISD school. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

The Heirloom development, located at the intersection of Ronald Reagan Boulevard and County Road 248, will have single- and multi-family housing, commercial businesses and a GISD school. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

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Georgetown City Council rejects proposal for city ownership of Heirloom ponds

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Georgetown City Council had no interest in a proposal to own the water quality ponds within the future Heirloom Public Improvement District subdivision. The Heirloom development will be located at the intersection of Ronald Reagan Boulevard and County Road 248.
Members from the City of Georgetown, plant contractor Webber and design engineering firm CDM Smith gather to cut the ribbon on the opening stage of the South Lake Water Treatment Plant on August 4. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Members from the City of Georgetown, plant contractor Webber and design engineering firm CDM Smith gather to cut the ribbon on the opening stage of the South Lake Water Treatment Plant on August 4. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Georgetown doubles water capacity with completion of South Lake treatment plant

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Georgetown officials celebrated the completion of the South Lake Water Treatment Plant on Tuesday, August 4, marking the end of the city’s largest capital improvement project to date and doubling the city's water treatment capacity by adding 44 million gallons per day to its water supply – more...
McIntire’s Garden Center’s marquee bras about its 50th birthday.

McIntire’s Garden Center’s marquee bras about its 50th birthday.

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Perennials and Semicentennials: McIntire’s Garden Center celebrates 50 years

Alyssa Perera
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Four generations have taken hold of McIntire’s Garden Center over its now 50 year tenure at 303 Leander Road in Georgetown. “It’s a milestone,” semi-retired manager Mark Ney said. “All my brothers and sisters [think] it’s pretty amazing that we kept the business going for 50 years.
Neil Lanning installs “Patchwork Phoenix” on the corner of Austin Avenue and Seventh Street on July 29. He installed the previous utility box art pieces eight years ago when they were first displayed. (Photo by Linda Fenton)

Neil Lanning installs “Patchwork Phoenix” on the corner of Austin Avenue and Seventh Street on July 29. He installed the previous utility box art pieces eight years ago when they were first displayed. (Photo by Linda Fenton)

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New utility box artworks brighten downtown Georgetown

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, August 3, 2026
Three utility boxes on Austin Avenue will get a facelift with new pieces of artwork. The new pieces will be installed through mid-August on the boxes at Austin Avenue and Second, Seventh and Eighth streets.
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