Georgetown

Richard Vincent Ramos

Richard Vincent Ramos

Georgetown man gets 90 years for child sexual assault

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Richard Vincent Ramos of Georgetown was sentenced to 90 years in prison by a Williamson County jury following a conviction for two counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child. The 43-year-old chose to dismiss his court-appointed counsel and represent himself.
This rendering shows some of the cosmetic changes made to the outside of the original building with one of the new 10,000 square foot additions that would be added to integrate the building into the area. (Rendering courtesy Texas Municipal League)

This rendering shows some of the cosmetic changes made to the outside of the original building with one of the new 10,000 square foot additions that would be added to integrate the building into the area. (Rendering courtesy Texas Municipal League)

HARC approves changes to old Wesleyan building

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
The Historic Architecture Review Commission on Thursday, October 9, accepted pre-conceptual plans for additions and renovations the Texas Municipal League could make to the old Wesleyan building at 205 East University Avenue.
The old Wesleyan building is being considered by the Texas Municipal League as a new headquarters site. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

The old Wesleyan building is being considered by the Texas Municipal League as a new headquarters site. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Texas Municipal League eyes Georgetown for new headquarters

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, October 9, 2025
The old Wesleyan building at 205 East University Avenue could be taken over by the Texas Municipal League as is seeks approval for a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for any potential future additions or demolitions to the building from the Historic Architecture Review Commission.

Residents receive road updates in District 5 town hall

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
District 5 Council Member Kevin Pitts held a town hall meeting September 30, where he, County Judge Steve Snell and Georgetown City Manager David Morgan spoke about this year’s city budget, Georgetown’s water territory sales, county updates and the Texas Legislative session.
Customer Care Director Seth Gipson, left, and District 7 Councilman Ben Stewart put in a request on the askGTX app about an uneven sidewalk. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Customer Care Director Seth Gipson, left, and District 7 Councilman Ben Stewart put in a request on the askGTX app about an uneven sidewalk. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Georgetown learns of ‘pain points’ for residents

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Since Georgetown launched its 311-style system, askGTX, in May, the city has received about 2,400 support tickets on issues such as flickering lights, uneven sidewalks, roadkill and intersection improvements. Traffic complaints and signal issues are among the most common submissions.
I VOTED Director Tyler Mann and wife/co-producer Rachel DeRouen accept an award at the GTX Film Festival.

I VOTED Director Tyler Mann and wife/co-producer Rachel DeRouen accept an award at the GTX Film Festival.

GTX Film Festival delights in 2025

Linda Dwyer
Thursday, October 2, 2025
The 2025 annual GTX Film Festival once again exceeded my high expectations. On September 27, an engaged audience viewed fresh, diverse, and impactful films while dedicated filmmakers had opportunities for robust networking.
Liz Pedrosa checks out materials on the Library’s WOW! bookmobile.

Liz Pedrosa checks out materials on the Library’s WOW! bookmobile.

BIBLIOFILES: Library WOWs residents with books on the go

News Staff
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Have you ever seen a large, brightly colored vehicle leaving the Georgetown Public Library parking lot? It is likely one of two library outreach vehicles!Currently, the library operates the Words on Wheels Bookmobile (which we call the WOW!) and the Home Delivery van (or WOW:HD).
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