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Work stalled on the Austin Avenue bridges project earlier this year but resumed in May.

Work stalled on the Austin Avenue bridges project earlier this year but resumed in May.

Timeline clarified for Austin Avenue bridge construction repair

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Georgetown presented more concrete dates regarding the repairs being done on the Austin Avenue vehicle bridge after the contractor, Cekra Inc., mispoured the concrete last year, causing it not to line up with the project schematics.In late March, the city sent the contractor a notice of default on...
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.
Representatives from the YMCA, Wellspring United Methodist Church, SportClips, the City of Georgetown, H-E-B, the WD Kelley Foundation and the Georgetown Health Foundation gather to turn dirt on the SportClips Family YMCA. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Representatives from the YMCA, Wellspring United Methodist Church, SportClips, the City of Georgetown, H-E-B, the WD Kelley Foundation and the Georgetown Health Foundation gather to turn dirt on the SportClips Family YMCA. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Ground breaks on Georgetown SportClips Family YMCA

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
The SportClips Family YMCA that will be located at 6200 Williams Drive had its groundbreaking on May 29 after being approved by voters in a 2023 bond election. The city and YMCA are sharing the cost of the facility, with Georgetown contributing $10 million and the YMCA contributing $17 million.
Sourdough focaccia bread made during a Extension Office class seen before and after being baked.

Sourdough focaccia bread made during a Extension Office class seen before and after being baked.

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Wilco AgriLife Extension Office offers resources for bakers, gardeners

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Saturday, May 30, 2026
While some residents were in line to vote or attend court hearings at the Williamson County Annex last Thursday, others enjoyed the Williamson County AgriLife Extension Office’s Lunch and Learn sourdough breadmaking class.
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.
A fireworks finale closes the 2026 Georgetown High School commencement, held Friday, May 22, 2026 at Birkelbach Stadium. 484 students received their diplomas on this evening. Photo by Andy Sharp.

A fireworks finale closes the 2026 Georgetown High School commencement, held Friday, May 22, 2026 at Birkelbach Stadium. 484 students received their diplomas on this evening. Photo by Andy Sharp.

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Georgetown High School Graduation

Andy Sharp
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Held at Birkelbach Stadium, 484 students received their diplomas during the  2026 Georgetown High School commencement on Friday, May 22, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp.
Georgetown Chief of Police Cory Tchida, right, and Ben Stewart, Georgetown City Council District 7, left, answer questions about Williamson County’s Justice Complex in a town hall on Thursday, May 21, at Caver Elementary. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Georgetown Chief of Police Cory Tchida, right, and Ben Stewart, Georgetown City Council District 7, left, answer questions about Williamson County’s Justice Complex in a town hall on Thursday, May 21, at Caver Elementary. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Residents brainstorm solutions, roadblocks in attempt to stop jail proposal

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
In the wake of the Williamson County Commissioners Court moving forward with the purchase of a site for its future Jail and Justice Center Complex, Georgetown City Council Member Ben Stewart held a town hall Thursday, May 21, to discuss the zoning process for the site.
Residents from Carlson Place, Saddle Creek, Pinnacle, Churchill Farms, Summercrest and University Park fill the Commissioner Courtroom during the May 19 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Residents from Carlson Place, Saddle Creek, Pinnacle, Churchill Farms, Summercrest and University Park fill the Commissioner Courtroom during the May 19 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Jail a done deal: Commissioners finalize $75M site purchase despite resident concerns

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, May 21, 2026
After an hour of public opposition from residents, Williamson County Commissioners Court finalized its contract to buy 248 acres off SE Inner Loop in South Georgetown for its future Jail and Justice Center.Commissioners entered an initial agreement to purchase the property after meeting in...
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