Georgetown
Georgetown-based Republican Charles Schwertner has served Senate District 5 since 2013.
Senator Charles Schwertner arrested on DWI charge in Austin
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Patriot’s Pen winner Adrik Stepanov reads his winning essay to VFW Post 8587 members at the group’s monthly meeting. Adrik is 11 and attends Meridian World School as a sixth grader. His parents are Rachel and Yegivny (Will) Stepanov.
Photos: Georgetown VFW Post 8587 honors winners
News Staff
Georgetown's VFW Post 8587 honored special guests at a meeting in January, recognizing winners of the group's Teacher of the Year award, the Voice of Democracy Competition and the Patriot’s Pen winner.
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
The annual Chamber banquet is held in the Georgetown Community Center, a location of many past celebrations for the group.
Businesses, volunteers shine at Georgetown Chamber of Commerce gala
Kate St. Clair
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce celebrated its yearly lineup of award winners at the Georgetown Community Center January 26.
This past year marked the chamber’s 75th anniversary, said. Shontel Mays, chamber president and CEO.
Monday, February 6, 2023
Average cost of gas rises within Wilco, state to start February
Brigid Cooley
Gas prices are rising throughout the state. According to the American Automobile Association, the average per gallon price for regular unleaded gas in Texas hit $3.13 on February 1. That’s roughly 29 cents more than the average recorded in January and 10 cents more than recorded on February 1, 2021.
Monday, February 6, 2023
Georgetown ISD names December Teachers of the Month
Katherine Hamilton
Georgetown ISD’s announced its Teachers of the Month for December 2022.
Monday, February 6, 2023
Jennifer Spiller, left, stands with Southwestern President Laura Skandera Trombley.
Southwestern University honors Georgetown residents as exemplary staff members
Katherine Hamilton
Southwestern University honored two Georgetown residents, John Dixon and Jenifer Spiller, for their service to the university as Southwestern staff members. They were awarded the 2022 Mundy Awards for Exemplary Service.
Monday, February 6, 2023
Group members install a toilet at a house that needed repairs. This is one of many tasks Georgetown Helpers is capable of completing. (Courtesy Georgetown Helpers)
Georgetown nonprofit wants to lend a helping hand
Kate St. Clair
Volunteers with nonprofit group Georgetown Helpers set out with one goal in mind — put their skills to use for the good of the community.
The group performs home maintenance tasks and repair services that range from a few hours to two days.
Saturday, February 4, 2023
Rev. Dr. William Quickly, President, Georgetown Fellowship of Churches, offers an invocation during the 69th Juneteenth Celebration conducted by the Georgetown Cultural Citizen Memorial Association on Saturday, June 19, 2021. (Sun Archive)
Black resistance coined as national, local theme for Black History Month
Brigid Cooley
February is Black History Month and the Georgetown Cultural Citizen Memorial Association is celebrating with a series of events following the month’s national theme of “Black Resistance.
Saturday, February 4, 2023
A Texas-themed mailbox is covered in ice along County Road 409 on Wednesday, February 1. (Photo by Andy Sharp)
Williamson County resources for after the storm
Saturday, February 4, 2023
Public Notice — February 5, 2023
Public Notices
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE A BILL
NOTICE is hereby given of the intention to apply to the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas, Regular Session to be held in 2023, for the introduction of a bill, the substance of the contemplated law being as follows:
An Act relating to the authority of...
Friday, February 3, 2023