Georgetown
Online transportation surveys collect feedback from Georgetown residents
Brigid Cooley
Three surveys asking Georgetown residents for feedback on incoming transportation plans and improvements are live on the city’s website.
Sunday, May 7, 2023
City celebrates Main Street with virtual short film screening
Brigid Cooley
For the past 40 years, the preservation and revitalization of Goergetown’s historic Square has been possible through community efforts and the city’s participation in the Texas Main Street program.
Sunday, May 7, 2023
Search firm consultant Rick Berry explains the process to GISD trustees at their May 1 meeting.
Georgetown ISD launches take online survey to gather input on new superintendent
Katherine Hamilton
Georgetown ISD trustees are gathering community input through an online survey about what the district desires in its next school superintendent.
The survey can be found at www.georgetownisd.org/Page/26133 and will remain open through May 19.
Sunday, May 7, 2023
Georgetown city pools opening on Memorial Day
Brigid Cooley
Georgetown public pools will open for the summer season on Memorial Day weekend.
The Recreation Center outdoor, Williams Drive, River Ridge and Village pools open Saturday, May 27. However, the Recreation Pool will close May 28-29, while the River Ridge Pool will close Monday, May 29.
Sunday, May 7, 2023
Election day in Williamson County was May 6.
ELECTION FINAL: Incumbents win in Georgetown, GISD races
Katherine Hamilton
Josh Schroeder will remain Georgetown’s mayor, and Stephanie Blanck will continue serving as Georgetown ISD’s Place 4 representative after winning their respective races during the May 6 election.
In the Georgetown mayoral race, Mr. Schroeder received a total of 5,340 votes, or 85.
Saturday, May 6, 2023
Get out and vote! Election day is Saturday
News Staff
For residents who missed early voting, election day for Williamson County joint general and special elections is Saturday, May 6.
Georgetown residents can vote in the city’s mayoral election, with incumbent Mayor Josh Schroeder facing challenger Jonathan Dade.
Friday, May 5, 2023
Visitors pose at the entrance of the Two Step Inn Festival April 15.
City, Georgetown residents talk impacts of Two Step Inn
Brigid Cooley
Georgetown’s San Gabriel Park saw roughly 30,000 visitors each day of the Two Step Inn country music festival, which made its Georgetown debut April 15-16 in the park.
Thursday, May 4, 2023
Red Poppy Festival attendees along Austin Avenue wait for the start of a concert on Friday evening, April 28, 2023. Rain, accompanied by hail and high winds in some areas, moved through Williamson County throughout the evening.
Photos: Poppy Fest Blossoms, Rain Or Shine
Andy Sharp
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
G’town council issues bonds at meeting
Brigid Cooley
The Georgetown City Council approved the issuance of general obligation and revenue bonds, as well as some certificates of obligation, during its Tuesday, April 25, meeting. Ordinances were passed on first and final reading.
Monday, May 1, 2023
Sun City homeowner Kirk Kelley points to the hole in his porch wall made by a bullet of unknown origin. Photo by Katherine Anthony
Georgetown Police investigating stray bullets that struck Sun City homes
Katherine Hamilton
When Kirk and Kate Kelley purchased their Sun City home last September, they never expected a bullet would one day shoot through their screened back porch and embed itself in a wall.
That’s what happened, though, sometime recently, Mr. Kelley said. The bullet was discovered on April 25.
Saturday, April 29, 2023