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Rob Nixon and his son Aidan, 13, enjoyed fishing together at Blue Hole Park on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Photo by Andy Sharp

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
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
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.
City of Georgetown Planning Director Edgar Garcia, right, speaks to residents about the planning department’s latest projects, including updating the city’s Unified Development Code which dictates how development happens around the city. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

City of Georgetown Planning Director Edgar Garcia, right, speaks to residents about the planning department’s latest projects, including updating the city’s Unified Development Code which dictates how development happens around the city. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Georgetown invests in roads, water, public safety

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Georgetown’s annual State of Our City event March 12 gave residents a glimpse into the city’s latest efforts through a talk about projects coming in 2026, water, public safety, transportation and more.

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City of Georgetown plans for parks updates

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Several parks across the City of Georgetown will undergo development, updates and renovations throughout 2026. A lot of the parks being built are neighborhood parks in southeast Georgetown.
Pamela Okolie showed up to help at the Thursday, July 31 San Gabriel Park cleanup. She got rid of debris that was on top of pavilions due to the July 4 weekend flooding. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Pamela Okolie showed up to help at the Thursday, July 31 San Gabriel Park cleanup. She got rid of debris that was on top of pavilions due to the July 4 weekend flooding. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Georgetown gathers together to revive San Gabriel Park

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, August 4, 2025
Across two days dedicated to cleaning up San Gabriel Park, about 150 volunteers showed up to help restore the grounds after floodwaters caused damage in July.

Volunteer to clean up San Gabriel Park

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Two park clean-up events will take place at San Gabriel Park on Tuesday, July 29, and Thursday, July 31, for those wanting to provide a helping hand. The event on July 29 will take place from 9-11 a.m. The July 31 event will be from 4-6 p.m.
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.

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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.
A map of Garey Park shows where the amenities are and how the city balances activities and natural spaces. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

A map of Garey Park shows where the amenities are and how the city balances activities and natural spaces. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

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Georgetown continues Garey Park updates, expansion

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
More amenities are on the way to Garey Park, as a five-year project enters its second phase. The next phase of improvements include an expansion to Garey House, changes to the park entry, an amphitheater, three group cabins, a retreat pavilion, a RV host site, parking and a play ranch.

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Riverbank cleanup coming to Rivery Park

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
The City of Georgetown will host a riverbank cleanup event in Rivery Park on December 9.  Volunteers can check in for the event beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the city table near the playground, which is located in the middle of the park.  A safety briefing will happen at 8:55 a.m.
Gary Keilman prepares to place American flags at the Field of Honor on Saturday, November 4, 2023.

Gary Keilman prepares to place American flags at the Field of Honor on Saturday, November 4, 2023.

Stars and Stripes Forever

Andy Sharp
Thursday, November 9, 2023
Contact the Sun for high-quality photo reprints at ads@wilcosun.com or call 512-930-4824. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Georgetown, the Field of Honor's 1400 flags will be in place from November 4-12.

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Land purchased for future Southeast Georgetown park

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The City of Georgetown has purchased 35 acres of land in the southeastern portion of the city for a new park. The park will be located at the intersection of SE Inner Loop and Southwestern Boulevard.  The land was purchased for $6 million.
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