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In GPD’s 2025 Stop Dispositions chart, the police department breaks down the result of an interaction – warning; citation; warning and arrest; citation and arrest; and arrest – including the race of the person the interaction was with. According to the data, the police department issued warnings the most, and they were most often given to white suspects. (Data courtesy Georgetown Police Department)

In GPD’s 2025 Stop Dispositions chart, the police department breaks down the result of an interaction – warning; citation; warning and arrest; citation and arrest; and arrest – including the race of the person the interaction was with. According to the data, the police department issued warnings the most, and they were most often given to white suspects. (Data courtesy Georgetown Police Department)

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Georgetown Police Department data shows no racial profiling trends in 2025

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Georgetown Police Department’s 2025 Racial Profiling Report shows of the 9,329 stops, the department did not use force resulting in bodily injury during traffic stops, and there were no racial profiling complaints made to the department.
An empty Square and Williamson County Courthouse were icy Monday, January 26, after a strong winter storm brought heavy rain, sleet and ice over the weekend. (Photo by Jessica Ohle)

An empty Square and Williamson County Courthouse were icy Monday, January 26, after a strong winter storm brought heavy rain, sleet and ice over the weekend. (Photo by Jessica Ohle)

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Winter storm ices Williamson County, but leaves minimal damage

Nalani Nuylan and Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Following rain, wind and a hard freeze from Winter Storm Fern this weekend, Williamson County is expected to bounce back to normal by the end of the day Tuesday, January 27.
Held at the Sheraton Austin Georgetown Hotel & Conference Center, State Representative Jame Talarico and Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett faced off on January 24 in the first debate for the two major Democratic Party candidates for U.S. Senator from Texas. The debate was part of a weekend convention hosted by Texas AFL-CIO, which is the state labor federation. (Photo Credit Bob Daemmrich/The Texas Tribune)

Held at the Sheraton Austin Georgetown Hotel & Conference Center, State Representative Jame Talarico and Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett faced off on January 24 in the first debate for the two major Democratic Party candidates for U.S. Senator from Texas. The debate was part of a weekend convention hosted by Texas AFL-CIO, which is the state labor federation. (Photo Credit Bob Daemmrich/The Texas Tribune)

First democratic primary debate between U.S. Senate candidates held in Georgetown

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Saturday, January 24, 2026
The two highest profile Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate — Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico — participated in a debate Saturday, January 24, in Georgetown.
During the national Walk out for Freedom on Tuesday, January 20, Williamson County residents took part by protesting Immigration Customs Enforcement, President Donald Trump and his recent talk of making Greenland the next U.S. state. Protestors walked around the Williamson County Courthouse and the Square in downtown Georgetown. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

During the national Walk out for Freedom on Tuesday, January 20, Williamson County residents took part by protesting Immigration Customs Enforcement, President Donald Trump and his recent talk of making Greenland the next U.S. state. Protestors walked around the Williamson County Courthouse and the Square in downtown Georgetown. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Georgetown takes to Square to protest administration

Abbey Archer
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
A little more than 50 residents marched around the Square Tuesday afternoon as part of a “National Walkout” protest, marking the one-year anniversary of President Donald Trump’s second term.
Marchers make their way down 7th Street during the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day annual march and program on Monday, January 19, 2026. The program was held at Macedonia Baptist Church. (Photo by Andy Sharp)

Marchers make their way down 7th Street during the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day annual march and program on Monday, January 19, 2026. The program was held at Macedonia Baptist Church. (Photo by Andy Sharp)

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Dr. Gerald Jones calls Georgetown to continue MLK’s dream

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
His truth is marching on. Lee Greenwood wrote it in “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” and Martin Luther King Jr.’s truth marched on in Georgetown on a sunny January 19, carrying on his dream for peace, justice and equality for all. What have we done with his dream?
Cars on January 14 pass the Snead Drive/Blue Springs intersection with SE Inner Loop, one block east of Austin Avenue and Interstate 35. A traffic signal and median will be added to the area in the future to improve safety. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Cars on January 14 pass the Snead Drive/Blue Springs intersection with SE Inner Loop, one block east of Austin Avenue and Interstate 35. A traffic signal and median will be added to the area in the future to improve safety. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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City of Georgetown to upgrade intersections, traffic signals across city

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Nine intersections and all 82 of Georgetown’s traffic signals are actively being updated to improve traffic flow and be in line with city standards, according to a city council workshop presentation by Transportation Manager Lua Saluone.
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