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...

The City of Georgetown is assessing its programs, services, and activities for accessibility and updating its current plan to reach compliance with state and federal accessibility standards. The City has published its initial findings and is asking its residents for feedback and input on priorities before finalizing it...

Time is running out to cast your vote in the Georgetown's Best of Awards, the annual community-driven contest recognizing the best local businesses in Georgetown, Texas. If you haven't voted yet, this is the final push. Voting closes Sunday, December 22 at 11:59 p.m., and residents are encouraged to support the busines...

The City of Georgetown is seeking input from residents through a survey about City services, which is conducted every two years. The survey was mailed to a random sample of 3,500 residents this month. It is expected to take about 12-15 minutes to complete. All answers are anonymous. The survey is being conducted for th...

The City of Georgetown is once again inviting residents to step behind the scenes of local government through its Civic Leadership Academy. The five-month program is designed for community members who want a deeper understanding of how the City operates, the challenges Georgetown faces, and how residents can play a mea...

With Texans preparing to support charitable causes during the holiday season and end-of-year giving period, Better Business Bureau serving the Heart of Texas reminds donors to take extra steps to avoid fraudulent solicitations, especially as new state protections aimed at reducing disaster-related charity scams take ef...

The City of Georgetown will celebrate the grand opening of the Light & Waterworks District Plaza at noon Friday, Dec. 12, in historic downtown Georgetown. Light refreshments will be provided. "This project reflects our commitment to creating meaningful, people-centered places across Georgetown, while both pres...

Williamson County Extension Seeks Master Wellness Volunteers to Fight Chronic Disease Chronic diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol account for 86% of all U.S. health care spending-but education and lifestyle changes can make a powerful difference. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Servic...

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! It's time to enjoy some beautiful light displays! We have several larger displays that are set to music plus we have more displays all over town including a few neighborhoods. We are updating this list all the time, confirming previous years displays and adding new ones. Typically, t...

Georgetown Parks and Recreation will host a Pickleball Family Play Day from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at the Georgetown Tennis Center, 400 Serenada Drive. The event is open to age 6 and older and will include an introduction to pickleball basics, instruction for youth and adults, and game play. Registration is $5 pe...

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...