GEORGETOWN, Texas - Families across Georgetown ISD are receiving meaningful financial relief thanks to a generous donation from the San Gabriel Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, whose members recently stepped up to help pay off outstanding student meal balances. The contribution, led by the Fellowship's Social Justice...

A Williamson County eminent domain dispute involving land acquisition for a county roadway project concluded in 2025 with a combined settlement of approximately $7.35 million following a jury verdict earlier in the case. The case, Williamson County, Texas v. J.A. Davidson Holdings, L.P., centered on property the county...

Families looking for a fun outdoor activity during Spring Break will have extra opportunities to visit Cen Tex Mini Golf in Georgetown. The locally owned mini golf course has announced extended hours for Spring Break week. Spring Break Hours Monday, March 16 through Thursday, March 192:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday, March 20...

GEORGETOWN, TX - Just Love Coffee Café - Georgetown invites the community to "Fall in Love with Just Love" as the café celebrates its Grand Reopening beginning March 16 at 1013 W University Ave, Suite 195 in Georgetown with a week long celebration focused on family fun, community connection, and...

AUSTIN, Texas-St. David's HealthCare announced today that all of its hospitals received a 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Award from Healthgrades for providing exceptional, patient-centered care. This distinction places St. David's North Austin Medical Center, St. David's South Austin Medical Center and St. David's Roun...

The City of Georgetown is hosting a riverbank cleanup event from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. March 24 at Rivery Park, 1125 Woodlawn Ave. Free public parking will be available in the Sheraton Austin Georgetown Hotel & Conference Center garage, located at 1101 Woodlawn St. During the event, trash bags and gloves will be provided,...

A new Costco warehouse is opening just minutes from Georgetown's west side. Costco Liberty Hill will officially open Wednesday, March 11 at 8 a.m. The new location is expected to draw shoppers from Liberty Hill, Leander, and Georgetown, particularly residents on the west side of Georgetown looking for a closer Costco o...

GEORGETOWN, TEXAS - The City of Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a free dance for adults with disabilities from 7 to 9 p.m. March 13 at the Georgetown Community Center, 445 E. Morrow St. The theme of the dance is Spring Fling. The event is designed for, but not limited to, people age 18 and older w...

GEORGETOWN, TEXAS -- In early February, Georgetown ISD received notification that our Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) Plan has been fully approved by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). As a result, 202 teachers have earned a TIA designation and are eligible to receive a payout in June 2026. Under House Bill 3, the TIA...

The Georgetown Beard Club, a local nonprofit organization, hosts a weekly downtown Square cleanup every Saturday at 8 a.m. Participants meet at Gold Burger Diner. The group holds cleanups every Saturday. Excluding Saturday during Red Poppy Festival and Christmas Stroll weekends. This Saturday's cleanup falls on Valenti...

Georgetown, TX: - To better plan for future growth and manage rising costs, the Georgetown City Council has called a May 2 election to decide on the sale of the City's water service territory located outside of the city limits and extraterritorial jurisdiction. Transferring areas outside of Georgetown's city limits an...

St. David's Medical Center recognized as No. 1 community hospital in the country. AUSTIN, Texas-St. David's Medical Center (including Heart Hospital of Austin and St. David's Georgetown Hospital) today was identified among the nation's 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals® according to an independent quality analysis ba...

A new creamery with deep cultural and local roots is now open in Georgetown. La Vaquerita Creamery is owned by Yozue De La Torre, a Georgetown native whose journey comes full circle with the opening of her first dessert shop in the city where she grew up. De La Torre was raised in Georgetown, but her palate was shaped ...

Every February, we look to a groundhog in Pennsylvania to decide the fate of winter. This year, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, officially calling for six more weeks of winter. But Texas, being Texas, had other plans. Just outside Austin in Bee Cave, locals turned to their own forecasting legend: Bee Cave Bob, the ar...

GEORGETOWN, TX - We're excited to announce the winners of the 2025 Georgetown's Best Awards, celebrating the local businesses our community showed up for by nominating, voting, and spotlighting the best of Georgetown. This year delivered the highest community participation we've seen, with high engagement from both vot...

A Georgetown family is receiving national attention after a local 12-year-old was surprised with a custom bionic arm. According to published reports, Kai Pollnitz, a Georgetown-area middle school student born without his right hand, received a custom prosthetic arm funded by famous Youtuber, MrBeast. The surprise too...

Icy road conditions are still creating hazards across Georgetown, prompting the City to delay opening most public facilities on Tuesday to allow conditions to improve. City crews continue working overnight to treat major roads, bridges, and overpasses as freezing temperatures persist. Below is the official press releas...

As winter weather continues to affect parts of Central Texas, Georgetown Independent School District has announced it will remain closed Tuesday, January 27th, citing safety concerns and varying conditions across the district's geographic area. The district shared the update through its official communication channels ...

As the January 31 property tax deadline approaches, Williamson County officials are urging property owners to plan ahead - especially if paying by mail. Recent changes in how the U.S. Postal Service processes and postmarks mail have made timing more important than ever for deadline-sensitive payments. To help residents...

Georgetown ISD has announced the cancellation of all classes and the closure of district facilities on Monday, January 26, 2026, following consultation with local authorities. According to the district, freezing temperatures and icy road conditions are expected overnight Sunday and into Monday morning, creating unsafe ...

St. David's Georgetown Hospital has been redesignated as a Texas Ten Step facility, a statewide recognition awarded to hospitals that meet the highest standards for breastfeeding care and maternal support. The designation reflects the hospital's continued commitment to evidence-based practices that support healthy begi...

An arctic cold front is expect to arrive in Georgetown Friday, Jan. 23, bringing with it the potential for an extended period of freezing temperatures and possible winter precipitation, according to the National Weather Service. City staff will continue to monitor the forecast and will respond as appropriate. This fore...

GEORGETOWN, TX - Georgetown Independent School District officials are monitoring local weather conditions and preparing for the potential of inclement weather this weekend. At this time, all school operations will proceed as scheduled on Friday, January 23, including after-school extracurricular activities. All activit...

City of Georgetown Water Utility crews discovered a wastewater overflow at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 5, when City crews were investigating the Wolf Ranch lift station running above normal conditions. This led to the discovery of a major line failure of a 42-inch wastewater line, located in the south fork of the San Gabriel ...

City of Georgetown offices and facilities will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 24, and Thursday, Dec. 25, for the Christmas holiday. City offices also will be closed on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, for the New Year's holiday. See a full list of holiday closures here. City facilities, offices, and services closed Dec. 24-25 and Ja...