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Martin Byhower, who also advises people on native planting for their lawns, led the bird watching group for the Sun City Nature Club on May 8. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Martin Byhower, who also advises people on native planting for their lawns, led the bird watching group for the Sun City Nature Club on May 8. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Sun City birders find respite in watching late migration patterns

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
“Green heron flying this way,” announced Belinda Avey to the group of birdwatchers during an early-morning Sun City birdwalk on May 8. Bird walks happen twice a month at Legacy Hills Park, with a crowd that ranges from eight to 22 people.
Stephan Putsejovsky, Jarrell’s water superintendent (center), presents the proposal for the City of Jarrell to gain nearly 1,300 acres from Georgetown's CCN, May 5. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Stephan Putsejovsky, Jarrell’s water superintendent (center), presents the proposal for the City of Jarrell to gain nearly 1,300 acres from Georgetown's CCN, May 5. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Jarrell places bid for Georgetown CCN

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, May 11, 2026
Jarrell is obtaining more than 1,000 undeveloped acres of Georgetown’s water territory, and has submitted official paperwork to the Public Utility Commissioner of Texas to complete the transfer.
James Headrick, organizer for NotByOurSchools, which is a group of Georgetown residents who want the new Jail and Justice Center to be on a different property, speaks on why the current 248-acre site is not a good idea. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

James Headrick, organizer for NotByOurSchools, which is a group of Georgetown residents who want the new Jail and Justice Center to be on a different property, speaks on why the current 248-acre site is not a good idea. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Residents push back against potential jail site

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, May 8, 2026
Residents from six different Georgetown neighborhoods aired grievances Tuesday, May 5, about Williamson County’s plan to build a new jail and justice center on 248 acres on SE Inner Loop.
Grover Trytten, a 104-year-old WWII veteran who flew nighttime missions including Battle of the Bulge, smiles before takeoff during Dream Flights on May 6.

Grover Trytten, a 104-year-old WWII veteran who flew nighttime missions including Battle of the Bulge, smiles before takeoff during Dream Flights on May 6.

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Dream Flights honor vets with a ride in 1940s two-seater

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Clouds and light rain didn’t ruin the day for veterans from Touchmark at Georgetown Wednesday, who were honored for their service through a Dream Flight in a refurbished 1943 open-air two-seater plane called the Spirit of Texas.Six veterans were honored, and family members and plane enthusiasts...
This map shows how Georgetown’s water utility territory would be divided up by the city, National Utility Infrastructure, and the Cities of Jarrell and Killeen. (Map courtesy City of Georgetown)

This map shows how Georgetown’s water utility territory would be divided up by the city, National Utility Infrastructure, and the Cities of Jarrell and Killeen. (Map courtesy City of Georgetown)

Update: Georgetown voters approve water territory sale

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Update: With all of the precincts in Georgetown reporting, 82.66 percent of Georgetown's voters have approved the sale of Georgetown's water territory outside of the city limits and ETJ. __________________________________________________________________Early voting results from the May 2 election...
Georgetown City Council will approve the updated Unified Development Code in July and August. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Georgetown City Council will approve the updated Unified Development Code in July and August. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Changes to Georgetown’s building code aim to make it more accessible

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Saturday, May 2, 2026
This summer, Georgetown’s Unified Development Code — which sets standards and building codes for landowners and developers — will get a major update for the first time since 2003. The UDC leads to more predictable and reliable development, Mayor Josh Schroeder explained.
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