Georgetown

Schematic plans show Phase 1A of Georgetown’s City Center development. (Courtesy the City of Georgetown)

Schematic plans show Phase 1A of Georgetown’s City Center development. (Courtesy the City of Georgetown)

Designs underway for updated community space around Georgetown City Hall

In early 2019, Georgetown city staff, including Downtown & Tourism Director Kim McAuliffe, began looking for ways to transform public areas surrounding City Hall, the Council and Court Building and the library into a multifaceted City Center.
Georgetown's District 6 Council Member Jake French hosted a town hall meeting on Monday, December 5, during which updated constituents on city happenings.

Georgetown's District 6 Council Member Jake French hosted a town hall meeting on Monday, December 5, during which updated constituents on city happenings.

Georgetown developments, short-term rentals discussed at District 6 town hall

Georgetown’s Downtown Master Plan, incoming regulations for short-term rentals and city developments were discussed during a District 6 town hall meeting December 5.  Hosted at the Council and Court building by District 6 Council Member Jake French, the event drew a crowd of roughly 51 people.
Georgetown Trail Foundation Treasurer Cove McCormick, left, and Vice President Aaron Zander stand at the beginning of the Katy Crossing Trail, which was recently cleared along the San Gabriel River.

Georgetown Trail Foundation Treasurer Cove McCormick, left, and Vice President Aaron Zander stand at the beginning of the Katy Crossing Trail, which was recently cleared along the San Gabriel River.

Mountain bikers blazing new paths in Georgetown

If you don’t know where to find Dead Steps (also known as Tres Leches), Taco Supreme (hint: not at a fast food chain), Limestone Cowboy or Gotham in Georgetown, you’re not alone.

Public Notice — December 11, 2022

Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Wine Only Package Store Permit by HEB Beverage Company, LLC dba HEB Food Store #781 (Store), 1010 W. University Ave., Georgetown, Williamson County, Texas. Charles C. Butt CEO/Pres., Megan S.
The Palace production of A Tuna Christmas stars Rick Felkins and Kirk Kelso portraying 20 delectably irreverent characters. (Photos courtesy Suzanne McBride and Georgetown Palace Theatre)

The Palace production of A Tuna Christmas stars Rick Felkins and Kirk Kelso portraying 20 delectably irreverent characters. (Photos courtesy Suzanne McBride and Georgetown Palace Theatre)

It’s Tuna time again in Georgetown

The Palace Playhouse production of A Tuna Christmas debuted to a full house December 2. Ed Howard, Jaston Williams and Joe Sears created Greater Tuna and first presented it in venues around Austin in 1981.
2019 Honorary Chairs Jim and Cindy Harrington hold their Georgetown Swirl glasses. (Courtesy of Williamson County)

2019 Honorary Chairs Jim and Cindy Harrington hold their Georgetown Swirl glasses. (Courtesy of Williamson County)

Georgetown Swirl sets masquerade theme for 2023

Don a masquerade mask for the 13th annual Georgetown Swirl in March on the Square. Tickets are now on sale for the event.  Dress up for the annual fundraising event hosted by the Georgetown Main Street Program from 5-9 p.m., March 4.
Santa Claus arrives at the San Gabriel Community Center in December of 2014 for the annual Breakfast With Santa, a pancake and sausage breakfast fundraiser hosted by the Georgetown Fire Department and the Sun City Rotary Club. (Sun Archive)

Santa Claus arrives at the San Gabriel Community Center in December of 2014 for the annual Breakfast With Santa, a pancake and sausage breakfast fundraiser hosted by the Georgetown Fire Department and the Sun City Rotary Club. (Sun Archive)

Ho’ ho’ holiday cheer planned for Georgetown’s Breakfast with Santa

Join Santa and members of the Georgetown Fire Department for the 22nd annual Breakfast with Santa. The ticketed event takes place 7:30-11 a.m. Saturday, December 17, at the Community Center, 445 East Morrow Street in San Gabriel Park.

Ronald Reagan Boulevard bridge opens

The newly constructed Ronald Reagan Boulevard bridge, which goes over Ranch to Market Road 2338 in Georgetown northwest of Sun City, opened to the public Tuesday, December 6.  The Texas Department of Transportation announced the opening in a press release last week.
Dressed in his finest elf attire, 6-year-old Bowen Currey adjusts his Santa cap at Georgetown's Christmas Stroll on Saturday, December 3, as he gets ready to watch the parade along Austin Avenue with family and friends. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

Dressed in his finest elf attire, 6-year-old Bowen Currey adjusts his Santa cap at Georgetown's Christmas Stroll on Saturday, December 3, as he gets ready to watch the parade along Austin Avenue with family and friends. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

Photos: Sights from the Georgetown Christmas Stroll

Georgetown's Christmas Stroll took place December 2-3. The annual holiday parade Saturday morning was a highlight of the festival.