Georgetown

Beth Jenkins

Beth Jenkins

Flight instructor honored

For 38 years, Beth Jenkins has owned and operated Pilot’s Choice Aviation at the Georgetown Municipal Airport, providing students with instruction on how to become pilots. Ms.
This pedestrian bridge design by Miguel Rosales was approved last March by Georgetown City Council. It will be built alongside the Austin Avenue vehicular bridges. (Sun Archive)

This pedestrian bridge design by Miguel Rosales was approved last March by Georgetown City Council. It will be built alongside the Austin Avenue vehicular bridges. (Sun Archive)

Bridge architect talks new book, impact of bridges

Improvements to the Austin Avenue vehicular bridge are well underway, and a new pedestrian bridge is on the way in the near future.
David Valdez, Texas Photography Festival founder,  took part in a a photo walk around downtown Georgetown during the Texas Photography Festival on Saturday, March 15, 2025.  The event is coordinated by David Valdez and the Williamson Museum.  Photo by Andy Sharp.

David Valdez, Texas Photography Festival founder, took part in a a photo walk around downtown Georgetown during the Texas Photography Festival on Saturday, March 15, 2025. The event is coordinated by David Valdez and the Williamson Museum. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Texas Photography Festival captures downtown Georgetown

David Valdez, Texas Photography Festival founder,  took part in a a photo walk around downtown Georgetown during the Texas Photography Festival on Saturday, March 15.  The event is coordinated by David Valdez and the Williamson Museum.  Photo by Andy Sharp

Police department addressed city code concerns

To address enforcement issues, resident concerns and community caretaking, Georgetown will update multiple chapters and titles found within the city code. Police Chief Cory Tchida presented topics under review during the March 11 city council workshop.

New Habitat for Humanity development brings 12 new homes

Georgetown City Council approved a build permit March 6 for a new 1-acre development that will include 12 new homes built by Williamson County Habitat for Humanity. The Shepherd’s Village development will be located in Southeast Georgetown between 21st and 22nd streets.

Georgetown residence subject of bomb threat

At about 11:30 a.m. on March 5, the Georgetown Police Department responded to a bomb threat in the 100 block of Retreat Place, which is near the International Order of Odd Fellows cemetery. By 12:01 p.m. the scene had been cleared of any threats and the area was reopened to the public.

Third year of Two Step Inn within sight

The third annual Two Step Inn is taking place in less than a month – April 5 and 6 – at San Gabriel Park. The Georgetown Parks Department for years had planned for a festival space to provide entertainment to residents in its Parks Master Plan.