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State Highway 130 lanes close due to multiple-car accident

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, January 15, 2024
The City of Georgetown posted on social media at 8:37 a.m. on Monday that State Highway 130 lanes southbound at the Interstate 35 exit are closed due to a multiple-vehicle accident.  The vehicle accident occurred at Patriot Way, according to the post.
Crews continue to clean up limbs from the ice storm in February. Photo Courtesy City of Georgetown

Crews continue to clean up limbs from the ice storm in February. Photo Courtesy City of Georgetown

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Williamson County extends ice storm Disaster Declaration

Kate St. Clair
Monday, March 13, 2023
Williamson County again extended its local disaster declaration made following the ice storm on January 31 as restoration and recovery efforts continue.  The initial declaration was extended until March 9. It was lengthened Tuesday by an additional 90 days to June 5.
Residents continue to clear tree limbs from their properties. (Photo by Andy Sharp)

Residents continue to clear tree limbs from their properties. (Photo by Andy Sharp)

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How to handle tree debris, pickups in Georgetown and across Wilco cities

Brigid Cooley
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Two extra tree disposal services are being offered to Georgetown residents later this month to assist in removing fallen branches and tree debris following the ice storm.   Special services being provided by the city include a curbside pick up beginning on Monday, February 27, for tree limbs.
, District 6 Council Member Jake French cuts a tree in North Old Town the week of the storm. (Photo courtesy Jen Bradac)

, District 6 Council Member Jake French cuts a tree in North Old Town the week of the storm. (Photo courtesy Jen Bradac)

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Community, Georgetown council members cleans up after ice storm

Brigid Cooley
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Despite foggy skies and chilly temperatures, more than 50 volunteers gathered at the Berry Creek Racquet Club, 449 Champions Drive, Saturday morning to help neighbors cut and break down branches hanging from trees damaged by last week’s winter storm.
A vehicle ran into a utility pole at the intersection of County Road 414 and County Road 417 Wednesday, February 1, south of Granger Lake. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

A vehicle ran into a utility pole at the intersection of County Road 414 and County Road 417 Wednesday, February 1, south of Granger Lake. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

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Photos: Scenes from this week's ice storm in Williamson County

Andy Sharp
Saturday, February 4, 2023
A major ice storm in Williamson County left many areas without power, with downed trees throughout the area. Temperatures began to climb above the freezing mark by Thursday. 

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City of Georgetown offers updates about ice storm

Katherine Hamilton
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
The City of Georgetown released the following alerts Wednesday afternoon to help residents get through the rest of the ongoing ice storm. City facility closures City facilities and some services will remain closed Thursday, February 2.
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