GEORGETOWN, Texas-In November, St. David's Georgetown Hospital completed a $4.6 million expansion of its surgical capacity with the addition of a new 650-square-foot operating room, the hospital's fifth OR and most technologically advanced space to date. Designed primarily for robotic surgeries, the project expands acc...

The City of Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department is kicking off the holiday season with a slate of events through December. Senior Holiday Party benefiting Blue Santa This annual celebration invites seniors age 60 and older to support the Georgetown Police Department's Blue Santa program from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thurs...

Georgetown ISD has officially named the leaders who will open its next two schools - Elementary No. 12 and Middle School No. 5 - both scheduled to welcome students in the 2026-27 school year. The campuses, located just south of East View High School, are part of the district's ongoing expansion on the east side funded ...

Georgetown residents are invited to gather for a free Community Thanksgiving meal on Wednesday, November 27, at the Georgetown Community Center at 445 E Morrow St. The annual event will serve a warm holiday meal from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., welcoming anyone who would like to share Thanksgiving with others. The meal is hoste...

The following by The City of GeorgetownHoliday string lights The City has partnered with Texas Disposal Systems to offer free holiday string-light recycling to all Georgetown residents Dec. 1, 2025, through Jan. 30, 2026. Residents can drop off their old or broken string lights during that time at one of four collecti...

Frost Bank is spreading some holiday cheer in Georgetown. Their Georgetown North Financial Center is hosting a festive family-friendly event featuring cookies, treats, and a special appearance from Santa Claus. The event is free, open to the public, and a sweet way for the community to kick off the season. Event Detail...

In an effort to reach everyone in need before Thanksgiving, Helping Hands of Georgetown is adding one more community food distribution this week. The team will be out on Wednesday, November 26th, from 3 to 6 PM, offering fresh food and pantry staples to anyone who could use a little extra support heading into the holid...

Four Williamson County Justices of the Peace have been recognized for their leadership and compassion in supporting organ donation. The Texas Organ Sharing Alliance (TOSA) presented Justices Musselman, Williams, McLean and Redden with its Recognition of Excellence in Organ Donation award, an honor reserved for those wh...

Helping Hands of Georgetown (HHG) is a local nonprofit dedicated to providing barrier-free access to food and basic necessities for the underserved in Georgetown. Their work ranges from pantry bag distribution to weekly brown-bag meals, all powered by donations and volunteers from across the community. This Saturday, N...

As families across Central Texas prepare for holiday travel, an emergency department nurse at St. David's Georgetown Hospital is sharing practical advice to help keep everyone safe on the road and in the air. Jenna, an RN in the emergency department, sees the consequences of holiday travel mishaps every year. Her messa...

Mayor Pro Tem and District 5 City Council Member Kevin Pitts will host a town hall meeting at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, in The Wesleyan Independent Living facility, 139 Estrella Crossing. "The Wesleyan is proud to build on our long-standing partnership with the City by hosting this event, continuing our shared co...

The 2025 Georgetown's Best Awards are officially underway. This year marks the tenth year of this beloved community tradition. The contest originally began as Best of Georgetown, created and run by the City of Georgetown for many years. It later transitioned to HelloGeorgetown.com, which is now hosting the awards for t...

The holiday magic is back on the Square, and Downtown Georgetown's beloved horse drawn carriage rides are returning for another season. Families and friends can enjoy a peaceful, light filled ride through the historic district while soaking in the charm of Christmas in Georgetown. The event supports ROCK Ride On Center...

A new development proposal east of Georgetown has triggered urgent concern among nearby residents who only recently learned about plans for a wastewater treatment facility tied to a 50-acre multifamily project along Highway 29. Riverside Land Development LLC has applied to build 395 apartments on land fronting Hwy. 29,...

The Georgetown Palace Theatre has announced a major transition for its longtime Playhouse venue on Rock Street, confirming that the Playhouse will officially close at the end of 2025. The final production at the current location will be Dashing Through the Snow. According to the Theatre's release, the decision is a str...

Georgetown continues to stand out across Texas as its downtown district and local partners earn major statewide recognition for design, innovation, and community impact. This year's Texas Downtown 2025 President's Awards Program brought multiple top honors back to Georgetown, reinforcing what so many residents already ...

Emancipet, a nonprofit organization dedicated to making veterinary care affordable and accessible for all pet owners, will bring its Regional Low-Cost Mobile Clinic to Georgetown this November. The clinic will be set up at: Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter Services1855 SE Inner Loop, Georgetown, TX 78626(The b...

Georgetown Independent School District is seeking nominations to name two new facilities: Elementary School No. 12 and Middle School No. 5, projects that were approved by voters during the May 2024 election. Both projects are underway on the district's east side, just south of East View High School, and are scheduled t...

GEORGETOWN, TX - For 40 years, The Caring Place has been a trusted source of support for Georgetown and northern Williamson County neighbors facing financial hardship, providing food, rent and utility assistance, and other essential services that help families stay secure. As the holidays approach, the nonprofit is tur...

GEORGETOWN, TEXAS - Oct. 30, 2025 - In partnership with the Texas Municipal League (TML), the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TML Risk Pool) - the nation's first municipal risk pool providing risk financing and loss prevention services to cities throughout Texas since 1974 - has chosen downtown Geor...

GEORGETOWN, TEXAS - City of Georgetown offices and facilities will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 27-28, for the Thanksgiving holiday. There will be no solid waste or recycling collection on Thanksgiving Day (see details below). City Offices Closed Nov. 27-28 The following facilities will be closed both Thursday a...

GEORGETOWN, TEXAS - Celebrate the start of the holiday season at Georgetown's beloved Annual Lighting of the Square on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, the day after Thanksgiving. The event will take place from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on the east steps of the historic Williamson County Courthouse, 710 S. Main St. Event Schedule 5:30 p...

GEORGETOWN, TX - Halloween is a time for fun, creativity, and community, but it is also one of the busiest nights of the year for local emergency rooms. ER Nurse Jenna Price, RN, Disease Management Coordinator at St. David's Georgetown Hospital, shared practical advice to help families, teens, and adults enjoy a safe a...

Shoppers are invited to Shop Small and Shop Local with Georgetown merchants during the annual Small Business Saturday event on Saturday, Nov. 29. Small Business Saturday is recognized as a day to support and celebrate the local, small businesses in the community. Participating retailers and restaurants will have holida...

H-E-B donates $5 million to support Texas food banks and gives $1 million to Meals on Wheels programs across state. The giving initiative will benefit food banks affiliated with Feeding Texas as well as seniors who receive support from Meals on Wheels As a long-time partner in the fight against hunger, H-E-B has commit...