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Georgetown staff previews budget priorities

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, June 30, 2025
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.
A preliminary concept plan for the development shows 93 lots for the neighborhood between Serenada and the airport. (Map courtesy City of Georgetown)

A preliminary concept plan for the development shows 93 lots for the neighborhood between Serenada and the airport. (Map courtesy City of Georgetown)

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Serenada residents raise concerns over subdivision plan

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, June 26, 2025
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.
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.

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
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Georgetown Cultural Citizen Memorial Association members met during the unveiling of an historical marker at Citizens Memorial Garden Cemetery on Juneteenth, Thursday, June 19.
Patti Maisano portrays Catherine, while Jeff Bush plays Robert. Photos courtesy The Palace Theatre

Patti Maisano portrays Catherine, while Jeff Bush plays Robert. Photos courtesy The Palace Theatre

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Find ‘Proof’ at the Palace Playhouse

Linda Dwyer
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
The June 20 Palace Playhouse opening night of Proof delivered in a big way.Proof premiered Off-Broadway in May 2000 and transferred to Broadway a few months later. The play won the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony Award for Best Play.
Josh Schroeder

Josh Schroeder

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Georgetown Mayor announces reelection bid

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder announced Monday, June 23, he will run for reelection in the May 2026 mayoral election. If reelected, this would be the mayor’s third term, which he would hold until May 2029. “Georgetown is at a critical juncture,” Mr. Schroeder said.
Jose Rogel swings his son Maximillian, 4, through the water while daughter Luna, 5, looks on during a visit to the splash pad at Heritage Square Park on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. The official beginning of summer is Friday, June 20th, but Williamson County residents have been seeking respite for a while.

Jose Rogel swings his son Maximillian, 4, through the water while daughter Luna, 5, looks on during a visit to the splash pad at Heritage Square Park on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. The official beginning of summer is Friday, June 20th, but Williamson County residents have been seeking respite for a while.

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Beating the Heat

Andy Sharp
Thursday, June 19, 2025
An overhead view of Blue Hole Park’s south shore shows a proposed roundabout and picnic tables along the San Gabriel River. Tables can also be seen on the north shore, which is connected by a low water crossing.

An overhead view of Blue Hole Park’s south shore shows a proposed roundabout and picnic tables along the San Gabriel River. Tables can also be seen on the north shore, which is connected by a low water crossing.

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Concept plan for Blue Hole Park shows more parking, picnic tables and paved trails

Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Georgetown City Council reviewed the latest concept plan for Blue Hole Park last week, with one more opportunity for public feedback scheduled in July.
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