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Volunteer Holly Reads inspects the Rotary Club’s American flags during the 2025 National Day of Service at Christ Lutheran Church September 13, 2025.

Volunteer Holly Reads inspects the Rotary Club’s American flags during the 2025 National Day of Service at Christ Lutheran Church September 13, 2025.

Georgetown volunteers to unite for 9/11 National Day of Service

Nicholas Cicale
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Momentum is building toward this year’s 9/11 National Day of Service. Through acts of community service, Georgetown volunteers and organizations are coming together to honor victims and those affected by the September 11, 2001, tragedy.
From left, Georgetown Council Member Ben Butler, City Manager David Morgan and Mitchell Elementary School Principal Melanie Moore cut the ribbon for Rockride Lane. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

From left, Georgetown Council Member Ben Butler, City Manager David Morgan and Mitchell Elementary School Principal Melanie Moore cut the ribbon for Rockride Lane. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Upgraded Rockride Lane in Georgetown ready for use

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Improvements to Rockride Lane were marked complete with a ribbon cutting on Monday, September 1, finishing a $12 million project that took about a year to complete. This 2021 Georgetown transportation bond project renovated the roadway from SE Inner Loop to Sam Houston Avenue.
Kyle McAllen of Shreveport watches the eastern sky as the sun rises over County Road 409 in Williamson County just after 7a.m. on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, the opening day of dove season in Central Texas. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Kyle McAllen of Shreveport watches the eastern sky as the sun rises over County Road 409 in Williamson County just after 7a.m. on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, the opening day of dove season in Central Texas. Photo by Andy Sharp.

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Stay safe, follow rules during dove hunting season

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
There’s limited hunting activity in the summer months, but the opening of dove hunting season — which runs September 1 to October 25, and then December 11 to January 7 — is an early sign that fall is indeed approaching.
Timothy Visa Xayyaraj was arrested on August 29 for “attempting to take a weapon from an officer," but was later released. Shortly after, police were called to The Square about a disturbance. Xayyaraj confronted police, who fatally shot him after he attempted to grab an officer’s gun out of its holster, according to Georgetown Police.

Timothy Visa Xayyaraj was arrested on August 29 for “attempting to take a weapon from an officer," but was later released. Shortly after, police were called to The Square about a disturbance. Xayyaraj confronted police, who fatally shot him after he attempted to grab an officer’s gun out of its holster, according to Georgetown Police.

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Georgetown releases name of subject who was shot by police on the Square Saturday

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, August 31, 2026
The Georgetown Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting that took place outside on the 100 block of Seventh Street on the Square on Saturday afternoon, August 29.
The proposed West Oaks MUD is off Ranch to Market Road 2338 and east of County Road 248.

The proposed West Oaks MUD is off Ranch to Market Road 2338 and east of County Road 248.

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Council raises questions about proposed 179-acre West Georgetown subdivision

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, August 31, 2026
Georgetown City Council had concerns about the density of a proposed 179.4-acre development from KB Home, called West Oaks, that would bring 625 units to the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction off Ranch to Market Road 2338, north of Ronald Reagan Boulevard.“It seems like a more dense product than...
Newly installed officers of Post 174 after their installation on August 13th 2026. From left to right: District 10 Commander Tim Moore, Post Judge Advocate Michael Tischer, Post Member Sara Vasso (née Tischer), Post Historian Andy Tischer, Post Commander Amery Vasso. Courtesy Abe Harrison Post

Newly installed officers of Post 174 after their installation on August 13th 2026. From left to right: District 10 Commander Tim Moore, Post Judge Advocate Michael Tischer, Post Member Sara Vasso (née Tischer), Post Historian Andy Tischer, Post Commander Amery Vasso. Courtesy Abe Harrison Post

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American Legion Abe Harrison Post 174 installs officers, recognizes members

News Staff
Saturday, August 29, 2026
American Legion members of Abe Harrison Post 174 in Georgetown held an installation of officers and member awards and recognition event August 13. District 10 Commander Tim Moore installed the two newly elected officers for Post 174. The other Post officers were retained in their current positions.
The four new Eagle Scouts with Georgetown Scouts BSA Troop 4050 are Arnia Venkatesan, Claire Sugamele, Damien DeLeon and Savannah Heron.

The four new Eagle Scouts with Georgetown Scouts BSA Troop 4050 are Arnia Venkatesan, Claire Sugamele, Damien DeLeon and Savannah Heron.

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Georgetown's Troop 4050 promotes first set of Eagle Scouts

News Staff
Friday, August 28, 2026
Four of the founding members of Georgetown Scouts BSA Troop 4050 have officially achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. The troop formed in 2019, after Boy Scouts of America began welcoming girls as members.
Georgetown City Hall

Georgetown City Hall

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Georgetown takes first step in advancing Circleville water pipeline

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Georgetown City Council approved financing agreements Tuesday, August 25, between the city and the Texas Water Development Board for a new transmission pipeline that would connect the Circleville area to northern Georgetown. This project is part of the Georgetown Regional Water Initiative.
From left, David Morgan, city manager, Josh Schroeder, mayor, Kevin Pitts, council member and Doug Noble, council member, listen to the first reading of the 2027 Fiscal Year budget on August 25. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

From left, David Morgan, city manager, Josh Schroeder, mayor, Kevin Pitts, council member and Doug Noble, council member, listen to the first reading of the 2027 Fiscal Year budget on August 25. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Georgetown’s $1.65 billion FY27 budget okayed

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Georgetown City Council unanimously approved the city’s $1.65 billion 2027 fiscal year budget on first reading on August 25, with a proposed tax rate of $0.363167 per $100 valuation. FY27’s budget is $300 million higher than the FY26 budget of $1.3 billion.
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