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From left, Pablo Vegas, CEO of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, and Thomas Gleeson, chair of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, listen during a Jan. 8 briefing about winter weather. (Hannah Norton/Community Impact)

ERCOT forecasts record electric demand amid hot, dry summer

By Hannah Norton

Texas’ power grid operator said June 24 that there is little risk for a grid emergency this summer, even as electric demand rises.

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Georgetown Intergovernmental Relations Manager Leah Clark shared updates from the 89th Texas legislative session with city council members during a June 10 meeting. On Jun 23, Gov. Greg Abbott's office announced lawmakers will return for a special session July 21.
Georgetown officials reflect on wins, work for ...
The facade at 817 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown will be demolished and reconstructed to display the property's original double gable roof and historic wood roof trusses.
Georgetown City Council overturns denial for historic ...
Blue Hole Park's updated draft master plan includes picnic tables, restroom relocations, additional parking and more. Design firm Halff Associates launched a third online survey to hear more community feedback, which will close July 31.
Community input shapes Blue Hole Park renovation ...
Precinct 2 Commissioner Cynthia Long and Precinct 3 Commissioner Valerie Covey vote against increasing the funding cap for the Atlas 14 floodplain mapping study during a June 10 County Commissioners meeting.
Williamson County Commissioners split on Atlas 14 funding increases
The city of Georgetown terminated its 30-year water supply agreement with GateHouse Water LLC May 27 and is now exploring buying out GateHouse's assets.
City of Georgetown terminates water supply agreement with GateHouse Water
Williamson Central Appraisal District Chief Appraiser Alvin Lankford presented a preliminary update on Williamson County's total market values and more during a June 3 County Commissioners meeting.
Williamson County’s total market value up by $14.41B in 2025
Residents packed into the City of Georgetown Council and Court Building June 10 to publicly speak about the Riverhaven Drive planned unit development rezoning, among other agenda items. (Anna Maness/Community Impact)
Georgetown council members deny rezoning for Riverhaven Drive property
At a June 10 City Council meeting, Georgetown Coalition for the Unhoused member Michelle Augustine said the newly-formed coalition is open to collaborating with the city to address homelessness in the area.
Georgetown council hears mixed feedback on ordinances affecting unhoused community
The Dove Springs Wastewater Treatment Plant near SH 130 treats Georgetown wastewater.
Updated Georgetown ordinance targets businesses with polluted wastewater
Georgetown officials are expecting to return to a two-day a week watering schedule June 9.
Georgetown to resume two-day watering schedule June 9
The city of Georgetown's total residential value is up to $13.99 billion in 2025, estimates from the Williamson Central Appraisal District show.
Georgetown’s total market value grows 10.5% year over year
Georgetown City Council members will decide on ways to generate revenue and reduce expenses as the budget season begins for fiscal year 2025-26.
Georgetown eyes new fees, service cuts to address possible budget gap
The Georgetown Water Utility will begin performing a systemwide chlorine rinse and fire hydrant flushing May 27.
Georgetown Water Utility to perform chlorine rinse May 27-June 27