Georgetown
Elizabeth McCallum. Photo courtesy of Georgetown ISD.
School Notes
Katherine Hamilton
Rising Georgetown High School senior Kamrin Gordon and 2024 GHS graduates Elizabeth McCallum and Brayden Boff earned the Outstanding Performer Award at the 2024 Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest for solos in Voice, Harp and Timpani, respectively.The competition was held May 25 and 27.
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Two Georgetown nonprofits combine laundry services
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Laundry Love Georgetown is now working with The Caring Place to provide residents with its free laundry cleanings. Laundry Love Georgetown has offered free laundry services since 2013 at the Georgetown Washtopia on South Austin Avenue on the second Tuesday and Thursday of each month.
Friday, July 19, 2024
Georgetown teen charged with aggravated assault, kidnapping
Kaitlyn Wilkes
A shooting and alleged kidnapping in Leander has led to five arrests, including Matthew Sabedra, 19, of Georgetown, who was taken into custody on July 11 by U.S. Marshals at his Georgetown residence.
Friday, July 19, 2024
Assistant city managers, front, from left, Nick Woolery and Wayne Nero along with Assistant Finance Director Nathan Parras present budget propositions to city council with Assistant City Manager Laurie Brewer (not pictured). (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)
Georgetown tax rate to stay the same in FY 2025
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Average Georgetown homeowners should see a decrease in the city portion of their property tax bills next year. The City of Georgetown is building its budget for the next fiscal year based on this year’s current city tax rate.
Monday, July 15, 2024
5-year-old Myra Shahi admires the bicycle given to her by Georgetown Free Bikes, a non-profit that provides bicycles free of charge to those who need one (www.georgetownfreebikes.org) as she prepares to ride in the Hometown Parade in San Gabriel Park on Thursday, July 4, 2024. The Georgetown Sertoma Club sponsors the 4th of July Freedom Festival each year in San Gabriel Park. Photo by Andy Sharp.
Sertoma July 4 celebration in Georgetown
Andy Sharp
Friday, July 12, 2024
July 4 brings city, county closures
Nalani Nuylan
Williamson County offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. All county operations will resume on Friday, July 5. According to the news release from the county, residents may utilize online services that are offered by various departments at www.wilcotx.
Monday, July 1, 2024
Lifeguards Katie Vasquez, left, and Alison Jaen work together to promote safety and fun at Georgetown’s public pools. (Photos courtesy City of Georgetown)
Lifeguards provide summer safety
Kaitlyn Wilkes
The public pools in Georgetown serve as a cooling place for residents during the scorching Texas summers. A common character seen at public pools are the city lifeguards.
Monday, July 1, 2024
The Georgetown Palace Theatre opened Funny Little Thing Called Love June 21 on the Playhouse Stage. Photos by Suzanne McBride, courtesy the Palace Theatre
See 'Funny Little Thing Called Love' in Georgetown this month
Linda Dwyer
The Georgetown Palace Theatre opened Funny Little Thing Called Love June 21 on the Playhouse Stage. The play is written by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten. The trio specialize in writing light theater comedies with strong roles for women.
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
County cities gain revenue, new sales tax report finds
Nalani Nuylan
The Texas Comptroller has released the updated sales tax data for June 2024. For cities across the county, most saw an increase in revenues when compared to 2023’s numbers. Most notably Liberty Hill gained 81.77 percent more in profit, earning over $575,000.
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Sophia Nicholas competed in barrel racing, where she received 12th place.
Windsong Farm riders place at State Finals
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Windsong Farm rodeo competitors Sophia Nicholas and Jaycee Furguson both brought home awards after competing at the Texas High School Rodeo Association State Finals in Abilene.
Friday, June 21, 2024