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County Commissioner Valarie Covey gives a speech about the State Highway 195 at Ronald Reagan Boulevard ramp project in northwest Georgetown, Monday morning. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County Commissioner Valarie Covey gives a speech about the State Highway 195 at Ronald Reagan Boulevard ramp project in northwest Georgetown, Monday morning. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County turns up dirt with new road projects

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, August 4, 2025
Despite inconsistent summer weather, Williamson County officials have kick-started a series of road projects for rural communities in Wilco.
Pamela Okolie showed up to help at the Thursday, July 31 San Gabriel Park cleanup. She got rid of debris that was on top of pavilions due to the July 4 weekend flooding. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Pamela Okolie showed up to help at the Thursday, July 31 San Gabriel Park cleanup. She got rid of debris that was on top of pavilions due to the July 4 weekend flooding. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Georgetown gathers together to revive San Gabriel Park

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, August 4, 2025
Across two days dedicated to cleaning up San Gabriel Park, about 150 volunteers showed up to help restore the grounds after floodwaters caused damage in July.

Texas flooding: Balancing freedom with mitigation

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
By KEVIN PITTSWater is — and always has been — the lifeblood of Texas. But it comes with risk. Early native populations followed game trails that traced water sources. Cowboys on the great cattle drives planned their routes around reliable watering holes for themselves and their herds.
A map of the proposed development highlighted the different lot sizes according to color. However, no information on the specifics of the lot sizes or amount of houses in the subdivision were provided during the July 23 council workshop. (Map courtesy Gray Civil Engineering)

A map of the proposed development highlighted the different lot sizes according to color. However, no information on the specifics of the lot sizes or amount of houses in the subdivision were provided during the July 23 council workshop. (Map courtesy Gray Civil Engineering)

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Council members, developer debate building impact fees

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
A proposed project that would straddle Georgetown and the City of Weir’s extraterritorial jurisdictions could bring 340 acres of single-family housing, a school site and an amenity center with some commercial aspects to the area. The proposed development is tentatively called the Pinnacle MUD.
Justin Early

Justin Early

Democrat enters Texas’ 31st Congressional District race

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, July 28, 2025
Democrat Justin Early — a Georgetown resident who is a cybersecurity architect at Dell Technologies — has announced his candidacy in the race for Texas’ 31st congressional district. He is joined by candidate Caitlin McClay Rourk on the Democratic primary ballot.
Sage Hickman, center (with arms out) playing Carole King, joins cast members in a closing scene from “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” on Thursday, July 24, 2025. The production runs through August 31st on the Georgetown Palace Springer Stage. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Sage Hickman, center (with arms out) playing Carole King, joins cast members in a closing scene from “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” on Thursday, July 24, 2025. The production runs through August 31st on the Georgetown Palace Springer Stage. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical hits the Palace

Andy Sharp
Friday, July 25, 2025
“Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” runs from July 24 through August 31 on the Georgetown Palace Springer Stage.  Visit https://www.georgetownpalace.com for tickets and showtime information. Photos by Andy Sharp

Volunteer to clean up San Gabriel Park

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Two park clean-up events will take place at San Gabriel Park on Tuesday, July 29, and Thursday, July 31, for those wanting to provide a helping hand. The event on July 29 will take place from 9-11 a.m. The July 31 event will be from 4-6 p.m.
“Gondola 1” by Joy Schuhmacher is on display at Healing Arts Gallery.

“Gondola 1” by Joy Schuhmacher is on display at Healing Arts Gallery.

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Art Scapes: Art by Joy Schuhmacher at Healing Arts Gallery

Ellen Greeney
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Curator Rob Neff announced the latest exhibit at Healing Arts Gallery. “Hill country artist Joy Schuhmacher is bringing a powerhouse exhibit to the Healing Arts Gallery at St. David's Georgetown Hospital.
Phyllis Popplewell redid the Ride on Center for Kids’ Sensory Trail after she noticed it needed a little tender, loving care. (Photo Courtesy of ROCK)

Phyllis Popplewell redid the Ride on Center for Kids’ Sensory Trail after she noticed it needed a little tender, loving care. (Photo Courtesy of ROCK)

ROCK volunteer brings butterflies to revamped trail

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Growing up in Dallas, Phyllis Popplewell loved being outdoors. But after completing the Master Naturalist Certification Program a few years ago, her perspective and appreciation of nature shifted.
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