San Gabriel River

A family takes a walk across the dam over the San Gabriel River on the northern section of San Gabriel Park on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp

A family takes a walk across the dam over the San Gabriel River on the northern section of San Gabriel Park on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp

Georgetown says to avoid water at Blue Hole, San Gabriel parks after line failure sends wastewater into river

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
On January 5 at 10 a.m., City of Georgetown Water Utility crews discovered a major wastewater line failure at the Wolf Ranch lift station. The 42-inch wastewater line is located in the south fork of the San Gabriel River, about a quarter mile west of I-35 and behind the Wolf Ranch shopping center.
Friends Jaidy Alvarez, right, and Patrica Spivey enjoy some quiet fishing time at Mankins Crossing along the San Gabriel River on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Recent flooding has made some areas difficult to access, but these friends found a quiet space to enjoy their pastime. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Friends Jaidy Alvarez, right, and Patrica Spivey enjoy some quiet fishing time at Mankins Crossing along the San Gabriel River on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Recent flooding has made some areas difficult to access, but these friends found a quiet space to enjoy their pastime. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Fishing on a raging river

Andy Sharp
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Water flows over the bridge at Mankins Crossing along the San Gabriel River on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Recent flooding has made some areas difficult to access.  Signs on either side of the bridge urged drivers to use caution. Photos by Andy Sharp
These photos of the San Gabriel River through Georgetown were taken from the same spot on the shore across from Two Rivers Apartments on July 5 (left) and July 6 (right). Photos by Clark Thurmond

These photos of the San Gabriel River through Georgetown were taken from the same spot on the shore across from Two Rivers Apartments on July 5 (left) and July 6 (right). Photos by Clark Thurmond

The San Gabriel River during and after the flood in Georgetown

Clark Thurmond
Monday, July 7, 2025
These photos of the San Gabriel River through Georgetown were taken from the same spot on the shore across from Two Rivers Apartments on July 5 and July 6. On the left, the San Gabriel River is shown as it crests at about noon on July 5, 30 feet above its usual level.
Hawkins Johnson, 16, takes a measure of the roaring San Gabriel River from the Austin Avenue bridge. Photos by Katherine Anthony

Hawkins Johnson, 16, takes a measure of the roaring San Gabriel River from the Austin Avenue bridge. Photos by Katherine Anthony

Photos: Rising San Gabriel River closes Austin Avenue bridge

Katherine Hamilton
Saturday, July 5, 2025
Rain this week has caused the San Gabriel River to rise up to meet the Austin Avenue Bridge. According to the City of Georgetown, the river may rise over 30 feet. These photos were taken at about 10:30 a.m. Saturday, and the bridge was closed by Georgetown Police at 10:53 a.m.
Linda Scarborough, co-owner and publisher of "The Williamson County Sun", passionately explained the history of the revitalization of the "Sun’s" office building at the Grace Heritage Center, April 22. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Linda Scarborough, co-owner and publisher of "The Williamson County Sun", passionately explained the history of the revitalization of the "Sun’s" office building at the Grace Heritage Center, April 22. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Through the archives

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, April 28, 2025
Lights spilt out from the windows of Grace Heritage Center on a not-so-typical Tuesday night. A packed crowd murmurs in small-talk conversation while munching on self-assembled charcuterie in the historic church, eagerly waiting for the evening’s presentation.
Largemouth bass and common carp float belly up in the San Gabriel River on November 27. About 100 fish were reported dead by the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality, which is still investigating the cause of death. Photo courtesy of Mark Shepherd.

Largemouth bass and common carp float belly up in the San Gabriel River on November 27. About 100 fish were reported dead by the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality, which is still investigating the cause of death. Photo courtesy of Mark Shepherd.

San Gabriel River fish kill sparks concern

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, December 13, 2024
The Texas Commission of Environmental Quality is investigating the water quality in the San Gabriel River after dozens of fish turned up dead east of Georgetown during the last week of November.
Chayton Hoskins, left, and Joseph Nava perform traditional Native American songs during a gathering to talk about the history of Native Americans in the Georgetown area on Sunday, March 24. Photos by Andy Sharp

Chayton Hoskins, left, and Joseph Nava perform traditional Native American songs during a gathering to talk about the history of Native Americans in the Georgetown area on Sunday, March 24. Photos by Andy Sharp

Native American roots along the San Gabriel River go back more than 10,000 years

Katherine Hamilton
Thursday, March 28, 2024
The long history of Native Americans in Williamson County came to life March 24 during a walk-and-learn along the San Gabriel River. The tour guide was Georgetown resident and historian Helen Cordes. About 70 history buffs joined the tour in morning and afternoon sessions.
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