Georgetown
Georgetown Systems Engineering Director Wes Wright, middle, answers a question about impact fees during a special city council meeting on July 16. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)
Georgetown’s impact fee requirements changed
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Georgetown city staff are looking at how Senate Bill 1883 could affect the municipality’s ability to collect development impact fees.
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Fundraiser set up for San Gabriel Park cleanup
Kaitlyn Wilkes
The Friends of Georgetown Parks and Recreation has launched a fundraiser to support cleanup efforts at San Gabriel Park following recent flooding. The group set a $25,000 goal and has pledged to match donations up to that amount.
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Portions of San Gabriel Park reopen
Kaitlyn Wilkes
The portions of San Gabriel Park north of Morrow Street, including the splash pad, skate park, event law, Community Center and Sunken Garden have reopened to the public. The rest of the park is still closed for debris cleanup after the flooding during July 4 weekend.
Monday, July 14, 2025
What’s the deal with Georgetown’s internet providers?
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Dear Sun Staff: I am a local boy scout and am writing to see if the paper has looked into why there are so few options for the internet here in Georgetown. I have been talking with my Dad and he is telling me that he only has one or two options for the internet.
Sunday, July 13, 2025
Liberty Hill Mayor Crystal Mancilla asks Williamson County Commissioners to help with landfill vouchers during the Special Commissioners Court meeting, July 11. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
Estimated $34 million in infrastructure damages caused by flooding in Williamson County
Nalani Nuylan
Williamson County emergency management officials estimate that flooding on July 5 caused $34 million in damage to county infrastructure.County commissioners held a special session Friday, July 11, to discuss post-flooding public health and safety concerns.
Friday, July 11, 2025
Liberty Hill volunteers are joined by H-E-B helpers to load a flood victim’s car with supplies at a makeshift disaster relief center in Liberty Hill Middle School. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
Victims, volunteers recount flood experiences
Nalani Nuylan
Georgetown resident Alisha Burton was woken up by a firefighter banging on her door to her RV home in GoodWater RV Park on July 5.Around 7:30 a.m., Ms. Burton said Sheriff’s deputies and firefighters were checking the San Gabriel River’s rising water.
Friday, July 11, 2025
Georgetown proposed FY 26 budget totals $1.3 billion
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Correction: Georgetown's preliminary budget PowerPoint slides incorrectly listed the impact to resident's average homestead tax bill. Residents will see an increase of $62 per year, not per month. This story has been updated to reflect the accurate amount.
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Lake Georgetown sees dramatic rise after flash floods
Kaitlyn Wilkes
The reservoir at Lake Georgetown rose 25 feet and Granger Lake rose eight feet over the weekend as storms stalled over Central Texas, triggering flash flooding throughout the region.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Austin Avenue Bridge reopens to the public after flooding
Kaitlyn Wilkes
After being closed for inspection after the July 4 weekend floods, the Austin Avenue Bridge is now reopen to the public. The bridge was originally closed to check for potential damage caused by the water and the construction scaffolding under the bridge.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Texas Golfer: Berry Creek golf course has new owners
Doug Kienitz
The second oldest golf club in Georgetown is now under new ownership and with a new name.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025