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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)

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.
Jessie Daniel Ames Scholarship recipients, from left, are Ainsley Boff, Melia Flowers, Mikenna Geiger, Liya Antench, Sara Dott and Dayanna Tapia Matta. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Jessie Daniel Ames Scholarship recipients, from left, are Ainsley Boff, Melia Flowers, Mikenna Geiger, Liya Antench, Sara Dott and Dayanna Tapia Matta. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Georgetown nonprofit awards high school seniors scholarships

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Six seniors from East View and Georgetown High Schools received scholarships ranging from $3,000- $5,000 from Georgetown’s branch of the American Association of University Women to continue their education. AAUW’s four Jessie Daniel Ames Scholarships — as well as two $5,000 W.D.
Trae Sutton, Vice President and COO of KPA Engineers, far left, and Lua Saluone, left, Transportation Manager, present the schematics for Austin Avenue and University Avenue to city council during the April 28 meeting. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Trae Sutton, Vice President and COO of KPA Engineers, far left, and Lua Saluone, left, Transportation Manager, present the schematics for Austin Avenue and University Avenue to city council during the April 28 meeting. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Georgetown City Council okays road changes for Austin Avenue, University

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, May 1, 2026
Georgetown City Council approved schematics for the Austin Avenue corridor and downtown road changes that are a part of the larger Downtown Master Plan, with a goal of making downtown more pedestrian friendly on April 28.
Construction on the Austin Avenue bridge has been paused since this winter, when issues with the work were discovered. (Sun Archive)

Construction on the Austin Avenue bridge has been paused since this winter, when issues with the work were discovered. (Sun Archive)

City of Georgetown could terminate Austin Avenue bridge contract

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, April 30, 2026
After meeting in executive session Tuesday, April 28, Georgetown City Council approved an action that could terminate the Austin Avenue vehicular bridges contract with Cekra Inc. if the two sides can’t agree on a deal to finish and fix the work.

Georgetown man gets life for sexual abuse of child

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
On April 20, a Williamson County jury convicted Jason Allen Crouch, 45, of Georgetown, of continuous sexual abuse of a child. He has been sentenced to life in prison. A former professional BMX rider, Mr. Crouch was also a track operator at the Central Texas BMX track in Pflugerville.

Street racer gets seven years for vehicular manslaughter

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Kevonte Lamont McConnell Hawkins, 33, of San Antonio, pled guilty on April 16 to manslaughter for a high-speed collision in Georgetown that resulted in the death of Georgetown resident Colter Davis-Nelson, age 30. As part of the plea agreement, Mr. Hawkins accepted responsibility for Mr.
Members of the Georgetown ISD Ballet Folklorico troupe ride in their float during the Red Poppy Festival parade on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Members of the Georgetown ISD Ballet Folklorico troupe ride in their float during the Red Poppy Festival parade on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp.

2026 Red Poppy Festival in photos

Andy Sharp
Monday, April 27, 2026
The 2026 Red Poppy Festival took place in Downtown Georgetown April 24-24. From the Red Poppy Bike Ride Saturday morning, to the POPP Pup Parade Sunday, here are some pictures from the Square for Saturday and Sunday. To see pictures from Friday night, click here!Photos by Andy Sharp
The City of Georgetown's electric utility will spend over $330 million over the next five fiscal years to keep up with demand from new customers.

The City of Georgetown's electric utility will spend over $330 million over the next five fiscal years to keep up with demand from new customers.

Georgetown electric utility to spend $331 million through FY31

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, April 24, 2026
During the next five years, the city’s electric utility will spend more than $330 million on capital projects to accommodate new customers, and to replace fleet vehicles and utility poles.
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