support local journalism
become a community patron
Community impact Newspaper's mission is to build communities of informed citizens and thriving businesses through the collaboration of a passionate team.
Consider supporting our journalism efforts by becoming a Community Patron today.
join us
become a community member
Community Members have access to our e-edition and can sign up for our daily e-newsletter
Brookwood in Georgetown celebrates 5 years in Georgetown
Brookwood in Georgetown celebrates 5 years on Church Street
Show map
Brookwood in Georgetown will celebrate five years in the Georgetown area in November. The shop and cafe located at 905 N. Church Street, Georgetown offers vocational opportunities for adults with special needs. 512-943-8430. www.brookwoodingeorgetown.org
MOST RECENT
Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter director retires
Cheryl Schneider announced her retirement April 9.
Williamson County seeks volunteers to help make masks
The county is calling for assistance from anyone with sewing and embroidery skills.
ROUNDUP: Parks closures for the Austin area
See the latest news about Austin-area parks closures in this Community Impact Newspaper roundup.
Eat local: Support Georgetown restaurants with these delivery and carryout Easter options
Looking for an Easter meal? These restaurants are offering specials.
More Texans have filed for unemployment in past three weeks than in all of 2019
For the second week in a row, more than 6 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits, according to federal data.
Victory Medical now offers 10-minute coronavirus tests
The new finger-prick test gives results in a few minutes.
Georgetown closes parks and trails for Easter weekend
All Georgetown parks and trails will be closed from sunset Thursday, April 9, until sunrise Monday, April 13.
Officials: Williamson County receiving about 500 coronavirus test kits a day
Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell said the county is prioritizing first responders and older adults for the tests.
Austin-area health care centers receive more than $7 million from CARES Act
Three Austin-area nonprofit health care centers have been awarded federal grants totaling more than $7 million for coronavirus relief.
Austin, Travis County officials planning for up to 1.7 million coronavirus cases, 9,000 deaths in metro
Emergency backup medical facilities will open in case local hospitals are not able to provide enough space for patients who contract the coronavirus.
Georgetown ISD offers counseling and mental health services during closure
Services include access to school counselors, teletherapy and family therapy.
Austin Community College to move scheduled summer courses online
The announcement comes one week after the district announced it would close its campuses through at least May 31.