Georgetown

May race set for Georgetown City Council

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder will serve a third term leading the city after Friday’s candidate filing deadline passed without drawing any interest from possible challengers. “My third term officially started at 5 p.m. today,” Mayor Schroeder said online Friday afternoon.
Matt Matthews, with real estate developer Freehold Capital Management, told council about the other developments the company has done in the area and what the Yearwood development could look like once finished. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Matt Matthews, with real estate developer Freehold Capital Management, told council about the other developments the company has done in the area and what the Yearwood development could look like once finished. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Quarry site north of Sun City could be converted to 1,894-home development

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, February 12, 2026
A new in-city Municipal Utility District in north Georgetown off Ronald Reagan and Rattlesnake Road could bring a maximum of 1,894 single-family homes, duplexes and townhomes to about 730 acres, which are currently being used as a quarry.
During the February 10 Georgetown City Council meeting, council members approved a vote for a special election on May 2 for the sale of portions of Georgetown’s water service territory, called the Certificate of Convenience and Necessity.

During the February 10 Georgetown City Council meeting, council members approved a vote for a special election on May 2 for the sale of portions of Georgetown’s water service territory, called the Certificate of Convenience and Necessity.

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Georgetown City Council sets election for water territory sale

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Georgetown City Council has called a special election on May 2 to approve a sale of part of the city’s water territory to National Utility Infrastructure for $60 million.
From left: Liviu Reynolds, FLAG; Todd Glanville, City of Georgetown; Daniel Hernandez, City of Georgetown; Lua Saluone, City of Georgetown; Dave Jones, RPS; Kate Wilder, HNTB; Commissioner Russ Boles, Precinct 4; Oscar Salazar-Bueno, HNTB; John Russell, HNTB; Andrew Batten, Joe Bland Construction; Will Byerly, Joe Bland Construction; and Steven Shull, HNTB at the groundbreaking for County Road 110 North. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

From left: Liviu Reynolds, FLAG; Todd Glanville, City of Georgetown; Daniel Hernandez, City of Georgetown; Lua Saluone, City of Georgetown; Dave Jones, RPS; Kate Wilder, HNTB; Commissioner Russ Boles, Precinct 4; Oscar Salazar-Bueno, HNTB; John Russell, HNTB; Andrew Batten, Joe Bland Construction; Will Byerly, Joe Bland Construction; and Steven Shull, HNTB at the groundbreaking for County Road 110 North. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Williamson County increases intercity connection with County Road 110 North

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
The County Road 110 North project broke ground Thursday, February 5, as part of an initiative to extend the road to Rockride Lane to connect with Patriot Way and Sam Houston Avenue.
Jake French

Jake French

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Council Member Jake French hopes to secure water, improve parks and roads

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Georgetown City Council Member Jake French may not have always lived in Georgetown, but since moving here in 2001, he’s identified the city as his hometown. Now, while raising his four young children with his wife, Allison, he’s serving to make sure Georgetown’s future is bright for them.

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Georgetown's Red Poppy Festival 2026 lineup finalized

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, February 5, 2026
The 2026 Red Poppy Festival brings not just vendors and food for visitors, but music from artists like Maddie & Tae, Jade Eagleson and Dysfunkshun Junkshun, making a fun environment for the whole family. The Red Poppy Festival will take place on April 24- 26.
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