Georgetown

Dakota Cabins can attach to cars, are classified as vehicles and can move wherever needed. (Photo courtesy Dakota Cabins)

Dakota Cabins can attach to cars, are classified as vehicles and can move wherever needed. (Photo courtesy Dakota Cabins)

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Dakota Cabins brings a new style of living to Williamson County

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, December 18, 2023
Officer Aaron Thompson has lived in the area since the late 1990s, with the goal to one day live in Georgetown. When Dakota Cabins was looking for a place to expand in Texas, the company looked at the growing tiny home community in Austin. After Mr.

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Two Step Inn now accepting vendors for 2024 festival

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, December 18, 2023
Food and Market vendor applications for the 2024 Two Step Inn festival are open through January 19.  There are separate applications for food and market vendors. According to the applications, filling out the form does not guarantee acceptance to be a food or market vendor for the festival.
Christopher James Hernandez. Courtesy of Williamson County District Attorney's Office.

Christopher James Hernandez. Courtesy of Williamson County District Attorney's Office.

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Habitual offender sentenced to 25 years on drug charge

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
A Williamson County jury convicted Christopher James Hernandez, 37, Georgetown, of possession of methamphetamine — a third-degree felony — on Monday, December 11. After the jury’s unanimous verdict, Mr. Hernandez was sentenced to 25 years in prison, based on his prior criminal history. Mr.

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Library receives long term planning funds

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, December 4, 2023
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.
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)

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
Thursday, November 30, 2023
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.
Hewlett Volkswagen holds the ribbon cutting ceremony for the company's newly remodeled dealership on November 20. Photo courtesy of Barbie Sproull.

Hewlett Volkswagen holds the ribbon cutting ceremony for the company's newly remodeled dealership on November 20. Photo courtesy of Barbie Sproull.

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Hewlett Volkswagen hosts grand reopening

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Hewlett Volkswagen in Georgetown held a grand reopening for the company’s newly remodeled facility on November 20.
Maria Combes, 16, sits on a picnic table she constructed for her American Heritage Girl Stars and Stripes Award. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Morgan.

Maria Combes, 16, sits on a picnic table she constructed for her American Heritage Girl Stars and Stripes Award. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Morgan.

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She earned her Stripes

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, November 27, 2023
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.

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Learn about the history of Georgetown’s native people

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, November 24, 2023
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.
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