Georgetown
Library receives long term planning funds
Kaitlyn Wilkes
As a part of its November 18 City Council meeting, the City of Georgetown approved a water utility rate consultant contract, annexed multiple acres of land and approved an ordinance for finances related to ERCOT.
Monday, December 4, 2023
One of the proposed concepts for lane reduction in downtown would see a new median/turn lane implemented. (Renderings courtesy of the City of Georgetown)
Changes to the Austin Avenue corridor could see lane reductions
Kaitlyn Wilkes
At their November 28 meeting, Georgetown City Council heard an update on the Austin Avenue Corridor Study, which considers transportation needs to develop a vision and recommendations for areas between the Southeast Inner Loop and Northeast Inner Loop.
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Hewlett Volkswagen holds the ribbon cutting ceremony for the company's newly remodeled dealership on November 20. Photo courtesy of Barbie Sproull.
Hewlett Volkswagen hosts grand reopening
Nalani Nuylan
Hewlett Volkswagen in Georgetown held a grand reopening for the company’s newly remodeled facility on November 20.
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Recycle holiday lights, Christmas trees, wrapping paper
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Editor's note: This story was corrected to include the updated version of the city's recycling policy for cardboard and wrapping paper.
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Maria Combes, 16, sits on a picnic table she constructed for her American Heritage Girl Stars and Stripes Award. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Morgan.
She earned her Stripes
Nalani Nuylan
Williamson County 16-year-old Maria Combes completed her service project for the Stars and Stripes Award for the American Heritage Girls. The Stars and Stripes Award is the highest recognition in the organization.
Monday, November 27, 2023
Learn about the history of Georgetown’s native people
Kaitlyn Wilkes
A history walk about the native peoples of Georgetown will be offered by local historian Helen Cordes on November 29.
The walk will begin at 9 a.m. and attendees will walk the San Gabriel River path, about 1.75 miles with stops at benches.
Friday, November 24, 2023
Unemployment decreases across county
Nalani Nuylan
The Texas Workforce Commission released updated unemployment numbers for Central Texas counties for October 2023.
In October, unemployment in Williamson County decreased to 3.5 percent after spending two months at 3.7 percent.
Friday, November 24, 2023
Jane Estes and Misty Adair organize shelves at Lark and Owl Booksellers.
Retailers look to holidays to boost business
Abbey Archer
After many of Georgetown’s downtown businesses faced a difficult summer in part due to this year’s extreme temperatures, winter festivities and promotions aim to get residents and shoppers to the Square to jumpstart the holiday shopping season.
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Marine veteran Betty McCann waves as her DreamFlights with Darryl Fisher begins.
Veterans at The Oaks Gracious Living fly high with DreamFlights
Ellen Greeney
A special hangar at the Georgetown Executive Airport was buzzing with excitement November 9. The skies were cloudy with potential rain in the forecast, but military veterans from The Oaks Gracious Living were anxiously waiting their turn to fly high above Georgetown with DreamFlights.
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
The future of Georgetown’s ETJ hangs in uncertainty
Kaitlyn Wilkes
On May 19, the Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 2038. The bill allows property owners of land inside a city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction to petition to leave or disannex from a city.
The ETJ is a designated buffer area just outside the city limits, according to the city.
Wednesday, November 22, 2023