Georgetown
Assorted guns, cash and drugs were found by the sheriff’s office. (Photo courtesy Williamson County Sheriff's Office)
Drug bust finds assortment of substances, guns
Kaitlyn Wilkes
In a recent narcotics investigation, detectives in the Williamson County Sheriff ’s Office Organized Crime Unit found over 90 grams of assorted drugs in the 2000 block of Kuykendall Drive in Georgetown.
Friday, May 16, 2025
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Georgetown, county approve joint animal shelter
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Georgetown City Council members and Williamson County Commissioners approved a lease that will officially merge the city and county animal shelters during May 13 meetings.
Thursday, May 15, 2025
New District 3 Council Member Ben Butler was joined by his wife Betty, middle, during his swearing in on May 13. (photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)
Georgetown City Council members take their seats on the dais
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Three Georgetown City Council members were sworn into their positions on Tuesday, May 13. Council Member Ben Butler began his first term, while Ron Garland and Ben Stewart are now in their second terms of service.
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Javier Soliz is performing at Encantada Cocina+Cantina in Georgetown.
MUSIC: Celebrate midweek music with Javier Soliz at Encantada in Georgetown
Ellen Greeney
Williamson County is home to a multitude of live music genres from rock and country to classical and symphonic. Find your favorite places to enjoy the tunes and voices, including Javier Soliz at Encantada Cocina+Cantina in Georgetown, during the “midweek music and margs” performance.May 145 p.m.
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Council Member Amanda Parr speaks about Georgetown’s effots to maintaining older buildings during a panel May 6. Panelist Kevin Cummins sits to her right. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)
Preservation Georgetown highlights conservation
Kaitlyn Wilkes
During Preservation Georgetown’s final lecture for the spring, a May 6 panel discussed the process of renovating and restoring historic buildings to make them cohesive with the historic overlay surrounding the downtown area.
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Keeping an eye on development, zoning bills
Kaitlyn Wilkes
The final bills of the 2025 Texas Legislature are up for discussion with less than 25 days left in the session. Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder said this year the city has had a greater impact on legislative actions than in the past due to city staff ’s work with state representatives.
Friday, May 9, 2025
Williamson County Sheriff Matthew Lindemann lists how many deputies patrol Williamson County, durning the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce’s Cornerstone Series at the Sheraton Hotel on Thursday, May 1. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
Sheriff outlines department role during chamber luncheon
Nalani Nuylan
Williamson County Sheriff Matthew Lindemann shared information about the programs and units managed by the Sheriff’s Office during the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce’s Cornerstone Series at the Sheraton Hotel on Thursday, May 1.
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Take advantage of Georgetown water features
Kaitlyn Wilkes
As summer approaches, a weekend well spent can include time at Georgetown’s pools, splash pads or natural watering holes.Places like Lake Georgetown and Blue Hole park, although fun, have rules that residents and visitors should familiarize themselves with before venturing out.
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Mammatus clouds form over Saint Peter's Church of Coupland on Thursday evening, May 1, 2025. Photo by Andy Sharp.
Stormy scenes in Williamson County
Andy Sharp
A few stormy evenings in Williamson County created picturesque sights overhead. Photos by Andy Sharp
Friday, May 2, 2025
Man found dead, shot outside Georgetown city limits
Kaitlyn Wilkes
A 22-year-old man was found dead at the site of a reported shooting just outside Georgetown’s city limits on April 25 at approximately 10 p.m., according to the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office.
Thursday, May 1, 2025