Georgetown City Council
The City of Georgetown will seek $274 million in funding for water projects to ensure long-term water for residents.
Georgetown seeks $274 million in state loans for water pipeline
Kaitlyn Wilkes
City of Georgetown staff will apply for up to $274 million in deferred and low-interest loans from the Texas Water Development Board to help fund a pipeline connecting Circleville to northern Georgetown as part of the Georgetown Regional Water Initiative.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Rob Nixon and his son Aidan, 13, enjoyed fishing together at Blue Hole Park on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Photo by Andy Sharp
Georgetown city council talks new trails, pool, fire station
News Staff
By MEDHA SARINGeorgetown City council discussed capital improvement projects to update city parks, trails and recreational areas, facilities such as the library and animal shelter, and emergency services during their May 12 workshop.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Doug Noble, who took over for Shawn Hood for District 2, is sworn in with his wife Kasie and his children during his swearing in on May 12.
Georgetown Council members, mayor sworn into office
Kaitlyn Wilkes
A fresh face joined Georgetown City Council May 12, while two incumbents were also re-sworn into their seats on the dais for a new term.
Friday, May 15, 2026
Strategic Projects Manager Caroline Stewart presents the deals of the Term Sheet with Recharge Water LP to Georgetown City Council during the May 12 city council workshop. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)
City of Georgetown pursues 30-year water agreement to meet future demand
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Georgetown City Council approved the terms of a Water Supply Agreement with Recharge Water LP for 34,800 acre-feet of water per year for up to 30 years, with two additional 30-year extension options, to supply the city’s long-term water needs.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Update: Jake French wins third term as Georgetown District 6’s council representative
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Update: With 100 percent of the precincts in District 6 reporting, Jake French has won a third term in Georgetown's City Council with 65.16 percent of the votes. His challenger Emily Kaye Kipp received 34.84 percent of the total votes.
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Georgetown City Council will approve the updated Unified Development Code in July and August. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)
Changes to Georgetown’s building code aim to make it more accessible
Kaitlyn Wilkes
This summer, Georgetown’s Unified Development Code — which sets standards and building codes for landowners and developers — will get a major update for the first time since 2003. The UDC leads to more predictable and reliable development, Mayor Josh Schroeder explained.
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Trae Sutton, Vice President and COO of KPA Engineers, far left, and Lua Saluone, left, Transportation Manager, present the schematics for Austin Avenue and University Avenue to city council during the April 28 meeting. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)
Georgetown City Council okays road changes for Austin Avenue, University
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Georgetown City Council approved schematics for the Austin Avenue corridor and downtown road changes that are a part of the larger Downtown Master Plan, with a goal of making downtown more pedestrian friendly on April 28.
Friday, May 1, 2026
Georgetown City Hall is located at 808 Martin Luther Kind Jr. Street
Georgetown City Council approves more than $460 million in infrastructure projects
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Georgetown City Council approved Certificates of Obligation, General Obligation bonds and Utility System Revenue bonds for ongoing and upcoming city projects on April 28. The Certificates of Obligation total $38,215,00.
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Construction on the Austin Avenue bridge has been paused since this winter, when issues with the work were discovered. (Sun Archive)
City of Georgetown could terminate Austin Avenue bridge contract
Kaitlyn Wilkes
After meeting in executive session Tuesday, April 28, Georgetown City Council approved an action that could terminate the Austin Avenue vehicular bridges contract with Cekra Inc. if the two sides can’t agree on a deal to finish and fix the work.
Thursday, April 30, 2026
The City of Georgetown's electric utility will spend over $330 million over the next five fiscal years to keep up with demand from new customers.
Georgetown electric utility to spend $331 million through FY31
Kaitlyn Wilkes
During the next five years, the city’s electric utility will spend more than $330 million on capital projects to accommodate new customers, and to replace fleet vehicles and utility poles.
Friday, April 24, 2026