Georgetown

Yesteryears: Wilco Sheriff tracks down one-armed fugitive

Yesteryears
Thursday, May 21, 2026
140 Years Ago (May 20, 1886)Glimpses of GeorgetownIt is stated that there is a young man in Georgetown who accompanied Santa Anna to Washington, D. C., after the capture of the Mexican leader, and prevented Santa Anna from being hung by a mob composed of men who had been his prisoners.
Residents from Carlson Place, Saddle Creek, Pinnacle, Churchill Farms, Summercrest and University Park fill the Commissioner Courtroom during the May 19 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Residents from Carlson Place, Saddle Creek, Pinnacle, Churchill Farms, Summercrest and University Park fill the Commissioner Courtroom during the May 19 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Jail a done deal: Commissioners finalize $75M site purchase despite resident concerns

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, May 21, 2026
After an hour of public opposition from residents, Williamson County Commissioners Court finalized its contract to buy 248 acres off SE Inner Loop South Georgetown for its future Jail and Justice Center.
Repairs will be made to Berry Creek Drive after it was damaged by weather earlier this week. (Photo courtesy Kevin Pitts)

Repairs will be made to Berry Creek Drive after it was damaged by weather earlier this week. (Photo courtesy Kevin Pitts)

Portions of Berry Creek Drive closed due to storm damage

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Berry Creek Drive was damaged during the severe storms that Georgetown saw earlier this week. The road will be closed until further notice between Airport Road to Morning Dove Boulevard.
The Sun’s staff, from left, Editor Nicholas Cicale, Reporter Nalani Nuylan, General Manager Jessica Ohle, Circulation Manager Linda Fenton, Publishers Linda Scarbrough and Clark Thurmond, and reporters Kaitlyn Wilkes, Abbey Archer and Katherine Ham- ilton, join Williamson County Commissioners Tuesday, May 19, for a proclamation celebrating the newspaper’s 150th volume. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

The Sun’s staff, from left, Editor Nicholas Cicale, Reporter Nalani Nuylan, General Manager Jessica Ohle, Circulation Manager Linda Fenton, Publishers Linda Scarbrough and Clark Thurmond, and reporters Kaitlyn Wilkes, Abbey Archer and Katherine Ham- ilton, join Williamson County Commissioners Tuesday, May 19, for a proclamation celebrating the newspaper’s 150th volume. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

The Sun launches 150th volume

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
The Williamson County Sun entered its 150th year of operations Tuesday, May 19, by publishing Issue 1 of Volume 150.Each volume of the Sun represents one year of news coverage. Williamson County Commissioners Court honored the Sun and its 150th volume during its May 19 meeting.
A schematic for the Georgetown YMCA shows an overhead view of the parking lot, the building and the outside courts and pools that will be a part of the two-story building. (Rendering courtesy City of Georgetown)

A schematic for the Georgetown YMCA shows an overhead view of the parking lot, the building and the outside courts and pools that will be a part of the two-story building. (Rendering courtesy City of Georgetown)

Groundbreaking for bond-approved Georgetown YMCA estimated for FY27

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
The new YMCA facility on 6200 Williams Drive — which was approved by voters through the 2023 bond election — will be part of Georgetown’s 2027 Capital Improvement Project budget.
The City of Georgetown will seek $274 million in funding for water projects to ensure long-term water for residents.

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
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
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.
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.
7-year-old Kai Hearns has fun at the San Jose Park splash pad on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. With temperatures climbing into the 90s this week, families are finding heat relief at area parks and splash pads. Photo by Andy Sharp.

7-year-old Kai Hearns has fun at the San Jose Park splash pad on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. With temperatures climbing into the 90s this week, families are finding heat relief at area parks and splash pads. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Splashing into Summer

Andy Sharp
Monday, May 18, 2026
Children enjoyed the San Jose Park splash pad on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. With temperatures climbing into the 90s, families found heat relief at area parks and splash pads.Georgetown’s splash pads opened for the season on April 1. The splash pads are open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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.

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
Friday, May 15, 2026
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.
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