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Georgetown Mayor announces reelection bid

4 days ago | wilcosun.com | Kaitlyn Wilkes

Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder announced Monday, June 23, he will run for reelection in the May 2026 mayoral election. If reelected, this would be the mayor’s third term, which he would hold until May 2029. “Georgetown is at a critical juncture,” Mr. Schroeder said. “The decisions we make in the coming years will determine what kind of community we become as we mature. I be... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
Williamson County Sun earns top state press award

4 days ago | wilcosun.com | Nicholas Cicale

The Williamson County Sun earned the top honor in its division at this weekend’s Texas Press Association Convention and Trade Show in Denton. The Sun was the overall Texas Better Newspaper Contest sweepstakes winner in Division 3, meaning the newspaper earned the most points by judges based on submissions across 12 categories. Division 3 represents semi-weekly publications across the state.
Sertoma July 4th gets better every year

1 week ago | wilcosun.com | Kaitlyn Wilkes

Subhead Four decade tradition For 42 years, the Sertoma Club of Georgetown has organized fireworks and family festivities for the Fourth of July. The annual celebration has been finely tuned over four decades into the well-oiled machine that includes live music, a parade, food vendors, classic cars and an evening fireworks show that Georgetown residents enjoy every summer. Sertoma President Jim Wilso... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
See a need, fill a need: Latter-day Saints donate to Wilco nonprofit

1 week ago | wilcosun.com | Nalani Nuylan

Liberty Hill nonprofit Yesterday’s Gone received a $114,000 grant Monday, June 16, that will allow the organization to add more tiny homes and community vehicles to serve women in need.The funds came from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Round Rock Stake and Round Rock East Stake. Representatives from the church and the nonprofit ga... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
Gun reform panel talks responsibility, community impact

1 week ago | wilcosun.com | Kaitlyn Wilkes

Watching the evening news, reading the newspaper or listening to podcasts helps people stay informed about their communities and the world. But along with celebrations, some days bring unspeakable tragedies. ... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
Summer brings added treatment capacity for water plant

1 week ago | wilcosun.com | Kaitlyn Wilkes

Georgetown’s water supply will increase by 11 million gallons per day this month as the first phase of expanded treatment capacity at the South Lake Water Treatment Plant comes online. A second phase, adding another 11 million gallons, is expected to be operational by September, bringing the city’s total treatment capacity to 79 million gallons per day. The added cap... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
Concept plan for Blue Hole Park shows more parking, picnic tables and paved trails

1 week ago | wilcosun.com | Nicholas Cicale

Georgetown City Council reviewed the latest concept plan for Blue Hole Park last week, with one more opportunity for public feedback scheduled in July.City staff and park design firm Halff Associates are developing the Blue Hole Park Master Plan, which outlines proposed improvements aimed at expanding parking and increasing park use. Two previous co... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
Williamson County treatment center wins state corrections award

1 week ago | wilcosun.com | Nalani Nuylan

The Central Texas Treatment Center, part of the Williamson County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, has been named Residential Services Program of the Year by the Texas Corrections Association.TCA President Rene Hinojosa presented the award during the association’s annual conference in Allen, recognizing the center’s work in prov... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
Georgetown ordinance changes target unhoused residents; address panhandling, use of public spaces

2 weeks ago | wilcosun.com | Nicholas Cicale

Georgetown City Council unanimously approved several ordinance amendments on first reading Tuesday, June 10. Many of the changes focus on public behaviors that often involve the city’s homeless population. The amendments address panhandling, sitting and lying in public spaces, and the use of park amenities. Other general updates focused on soliciting and noise control, as well as parking rules. Police Chief Cory Tchida first presented the changes during a March 11 council workshop.
Updated Georgetown parking ordinances threaten food distributions

2 weeks ago | wilcosun.com | Nicholas Cicale

Georgetown City Council unanimously approved about a dozen changes to the city’s parking ordinances on first reading. Public Works Director Eric Johnson presented the changes Tuesday, saying they clarify parking restrictions and update parking zones. The ordinances were first reviewed by city council during a March workshop. Most changes involve updates to downtown parking, the elimination of hospitality parking permits and signage changes.