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The Georgetown Animal Shelter will be joining the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter this summer as its fifth member city.

Georgetown will join, expand the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter

By Anna Maness

Georgetown will be the fifth member city of the regional shelter.

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In May, the city of Georgetown launched rideGTX, a voucher program allowing residents and visitors to commute around the city.

Georgetown launches ride-hail voucher program

Williamson County Sheriff Matthew Lindemann discussed the Sheriff's Office departments and statistics at a May 1 Georgetown Chamber of Commerce luncheon.

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The Williamson County Administration Building will open in spring 2026 and house a dozen county departments.

Williamson County's $90M admin building to open ...

Williamson County Commissioners unanimously approved renaming roads near the county's future administration building during an April 29 meeting.

Published 2:05 PM | Apr 30, 2025 CDT

Williamson County commissioners rename county roads

Williamson County Commissioners lifted a county-wide burn ban at an April 29 meeting.

Published 12:45 PM | Apr 29, 2025 CDT

Williamson County officials terminate burn ban, effective April 29

Georgetown resident Heath Cole lives near the proposed Shell Spur development and said he was in favor of the site annexing back into city limits during an April 22 City Council workshop.

Published 4:53 PM | Apr 28, 2025 CDT

Shell Road site brought back into Georgetown ETJ, could bring 434 new multifamily units

Georgetown City Council members discussed multiple water and wastewater projects during an April 22 council workshop, including the anticipated opening of the South Lake Water Treatment Plant this summer.

Published 5:14 PM | Apr 25, 2025 CDT

Georgetown City Council outlines $1.96B 5-year plan for water, wastewater projects

Georgetown City Council members authorized the sale of four different bonds at an April 22 City Council meeting.

Published 12:25 PM | Apr 25, 2025 CDT

Georgetown to fund infrastructure upgrades with $207.86M in bonds

Georgetown City Council members continued discussions about the Georgetown Public Library's long-range plan at an April 22 meeting.

Published 3:06 PM | Apr 23, 2025 CDT

Georgetown officials consider short-term library upgrades, 10-15-year renovation time frame

Texans can purchase batteries, flashlights, generators and other emergency preparedness supplies without state and local sales taxes from April 26-28. (Courtesy Texas A&M Forest Service)

Published 2:46 PM | Apr 22, 2025 CDT

Texans urged to prepare for disasters with tax-free emergency supplies, April 26-28

State funding through Upskill Texas program can help local business expand by helping foot the bill for employee job training. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Published 1:40 PM | Apr 22, 2025 CDT

Central Texas businesses can now tap into $6M in state funding to boost workforce

The city of Georgetown will apply for infrastructure funding through Williamson County's Community Development Block Grant program.

Published 11:55 AM | Apr 22, 2025 CDT

Georgetown officials seek $1.29M in grant funding for infrastructure upgrades

Steven Snell was sworn in as the next Williamson County judge by U.S. Rep. John Carter during an April 21 ceremony inside the Williamson County Courthouse.

Published 5:29 PM | Apr 21, 2025 CDT

Steven Snell inducted as Williamson County’s 32nd judge, announces plans to run in 2026