Georgetown
Library outreach assistant Colleen Ellis, left, and Library Director Sally Miculek, right, hold the ribbon for the Friends of the Georgetown Library Board Member Karen Harrison, center, as she cuts the ribbon opening the new book lockers at the Carver Center. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)
Georgetown library establishes book locker at Carver Center
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Georgetown Public Library held a ribbon cutting for its first book locker on February 24, giving readers a way to pick up and return library books at the Carver Center for Families.
Friday, February 27, 2026
Georgetown transportation projects see price increases
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Austin Avenue bridge rehab This is the rehabilitation of the Austin Avenue bridge that includes new safety rated rails, required maintenance and a new bridge deck. The original estimated completion date was April 15, 2026, but has been pushed back to August.
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder, left, held an event at Mesquite Creek Outfitters on Friday, February 20, to show appreciation for supporting his terms as mayor. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)
Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder unveils road map for third term
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Since 2020, Taylor-born Josh Schroeder has served as Georgetown’s mayor – leading the city through the Covid-19 pandemic, a population boom and efforts to modernize the city’s infrastructure in and around downtown.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
New bus route connects Georgetown with downtown Austin
Kaitlyn Wilkes
A new regional commuter bus route will be coming to the Georgetown/Round Rock area starting March 2 as part of an expansion from the Capital Area Rural Transportation System.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Construction equipment was removed last month from the Austin Avenue Bridge over the South Fork San Gabriel River, and work has not yet resumed as of Wednesday, February 18. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)
Austin Avenue bridges construction stalled
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Dear Sun Staff: What’s the latest with the construction on the Austin Avenue vehicle bridge? I noticed the construction work has stopped. Answer: According to the city’s communication manager Keith Hutchinson, there was an overpour of concrete on the bridges.
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Georgetown Police Chief Cory Tchida presented an annual report on the department to Georgetown City Council during the February 10 City Council workshop. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)
Georgetown Police Department sees more calls for service
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Despite the total calls for service from the Georgetown Police Department going up 4.25 percent in 2025, the total number of Group A offenses — which include murder, rape, assault, robbery, theft, fraud and drug charges – were down 7.
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Georgetown ISD trustees say ‘no’ to school-sponsored prayer, religious study
Katherine Hamilton
Georgetown ISD trustees, at their February 17 meeting, unanimously turned down a chance to begin offering school-sponsored prayer and religious study during the school day.The board’s 5-0 resolution affirmed the district’s existing policies regarding religious expression during the school day.
Thursday, February 19, 2026
May race set for Georgetown City Council
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder will serve a third term leading the city after Friday’s candidate filing deadline passed without drawing any interest from possible challengers. “My third term officially started at 5 p.m. today,” Mayor Schroeder said online Friday afternoon.
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Paratransit service GoGeo to be absorbed by voucher service rideGTX
Kaitlyn Wilkes
City of Georgetown Transportation Manager Lua Saluone presented an update on the city’s two transportation services GoGeo and rideGTX during the February 10 city council workshop. City Council agreed to combine the two programs for cost efficiency.
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Matt Matthews, with real estate developer Freehold Capital Management, told council about the other developments the company has done in the area and what the Yearwood development could look like once finished. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)
Quarry site north of Sun City could be converted to 1,894-home development
Kaitlyn Wilkes
A new in-city Municipal Utility District in north Georgetown off Ronald Reagan and Rattlesnake Road could bring a maximum of 1,894 single-family homes, duplexes and townhomes to about 730 acres, which are currently being used as a quarry.
Thursday, February 12, 2026