Georgetown

About 17-acres of land, shown here in brown, was rezoned from high-density multi-family to single-family, making it consistent with the single-family section south of it. The land is part of a 157-acre tract being developed by Lennar Homes.

About 17-acres of land, shown here in brown, was rezoned from high-density multi-family to single-family, making it consistent with the single-family section south of it. The land is part of a 157-acre tract being developed by Lennar Homes.

Georgetown council grants subdivision rezone

Roughly 17 acres of land was rezoned by Georgetown City Council September 27 from high-density multi-family to single- family residential.
— Photos by Andy Sharp

— Photos by Andy Sharp

Fiesta Georgetown

Georgetown Members of Round Rock Ballet Folklorico perform during Fiesta Georgetown on Saturday. The event was held at the Georgetown City Center, adjacent to the Georgetown Public Library. Photos by ANDY SHARP

Georgetown's fireworks ordinance bolstered

After increased emergencies resulted from illicit fireworks use this past July 4, Georgetown is adding a host liability clause to its existing fireworks ordinance. The clause was approved unanimously after first reading at Tuesday’s city council meeting.
A mural encouraging Georgetown residents and visitors to “Be Your Own Self” is at the center of a controversy, with some church goers speaking against design elements that could represent the LGBTQ+ community.

A mural encouraging Georgetown residents and visitors to “Be Your Own Self” is at the center of a controversy, with some church goers speaking against design elements that could represent the LGBTQ+ community.

Mural in downtown Georgetown sparks controversy

A new mural tucked away in the alleyway between two buildings on Seventh Street in downtown Georgetown has stirred up controversy.