Georgetown
These photos of the San Gabriel River through Georgetown were taken from the same spot on the shore across from Two Rivers Apartments on July 5 (left) and July 6 (right). Photos by Clark Thurmond
The San Gabriel River during and after the flood in Georgetown
Clark Thurmond
These photos of the San Gabriel River through Georgetown were taken from the same spot on the shore across from Two Rivers Apartments on July 5 and July 6. On the left, the San Gabriel River is shown as it crests at about noon on July 5, 30 feet above its usual level.
Monday, July 7, 2025
The San Gabriel River is flowing fast, but is back in its banks July 6.
Photos: Repairs, downed trees and a raging river at San Gabriel Park
Katherine Hamilton
Although the park remains closed, curious Georgetown residents visited San Gabriel Park Sunday to check out damage left behind by the raging river of the day before. They sloshed through mud several inches deep stretching from the riverbank to the road.
Sunday, July 6, 2025
Georgetown’s water and wastewater service areas reach different parts of Williamson County.
Developers could pay more for water, wastewater
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Georgetown may increase its water and wastewater impact fees for developers to help offset the cost of maintaining services amid economic shifts and continued population growth. Currently, the maximum water impact fee is $12,215, and the wastewater fee is $6,129.
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Animal shelter merger starts mid-July
Kaitlyn Wilkes
The Georgetown Animal Shelter and the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter will officially merge on July 14. On that date, the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter campus at 1855 Inner Loop will serve as the central location for main shelter services.
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
2% electric rate increases on the way
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Georgetown electric rates could raise approximately 2 percent for all rate classes for the first time since 2019 to help the electric utility maintain sufficient revenue and protect the utility if projected large-load growth onto the city’s electric grid doesn’t materialize.
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Lone Star Circle of Care's mobile mammography unit provides mammograms to women around Central Texas. (Photo Courtesy Lone Star Circle of Care)
$15,000 grant supports mobile mammography unit
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Lone Star Circle of Care in Georgetown received a $15,000 Blue Impact grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas to help with operational support for its Big Pink Bus mobile mammography unit.
Monday, June 30, 2025
Georgetown staff previews budget priorities
Kaitlyn Wilkes
In a sneak peek of what’s to come in Georgetown’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget, city staff outlined focus areas, possible cost-saving decisions, and proposed fee changes to departments including Parks and Recreation and the library.
Monday, June 30, 2025
Georgetown City Council members unanimously approved several ordinances related to homelessness during its regular June 25 meeting. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)
City council passes ordinances affecting unhoused residents
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Resident Michelle Augustine expressed concerns about a parking ordinance affecting food distribution.
Thursday, June 26, 2025
A preliminary concept plan for the development shows 93 lots for the neighborhood between Serenada and the airport. (Map courtesy City of Georgetown)
Serenada residents raise concerns over subdivision plan
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Surveyors near Serenada shed light on a new development that could be built near the Georgetown airport by the intersection of Northwest Boulevard and Serenada Drive.
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Georgetown Cultural Citizen Memorial Association member Paulette Taylor was Mistress of Ceremony for the unveiling of an historical marker (seen at right) at Citizens Memorial Garden Cemetery during a ceremony held on Juneteenth, Thursday, June 19, 2025. Located at 251 Memorial Drive, the cemetery opened in 1906, providing final resting places for African-American and Hispanic residents.
Historical marker placed at Citizens Memorial Garden Cemetery
Andy Sharp
Georgetown Cultural Citizen Memorial Association members met during the unveiling of an historical marker at Citizens Memorial Garden Cemetery on Juneteenth, Thursday, June 19.
Wednesday, June 25, 2025