Georgetown City Council to start redistricting process
At its Oct. 26 workshop, the Georgetown City Council will review 2020 Census information by district to begin the redistricting process.
Mosquito trap tests positive for West Nile in Georgetown
The trap sample was collected on Tuesday Oct. 5 near Diamond Dove Trail and Airport Road in north Georgetown and tested positive the next day
Williamson County animal shelter in need of fosters, adopters
In the last seven days, the animal shelter has taken in 150 pets. Now, it's asking the public's help to give these pets temporary or forever homes.
Georgetown ISD teacher accused of sexually assaulting a minor
Cory Bounds, who was hired by Georgetown ISD in August, has been identified as the suspect in the incident that happened in Temple.
Texas soldier welcomed home by neighbors after seventh deployment
Neighbors, flags and yellow ribbons lined the road as a symbol of gratitude for the sacrifices made by Lt. Col. George Hurd.
Ponderosa Pet Resort not expected to face fines due to no kennel permit
According to the city of Georgetown, the Ponderosa Pet Resort did not have a kennel permit as required by city ordinance.
Blogger, artists offering portraits to families who lost pets in fire
A local dog blogger has recruited a group of artists to help create free pet portraits for the 59 families who lost their dogs in Saturday's fire.
Fire at Georgetown pet boarding-facility kills all 75 animals inside
Despite the quick response time from GFD, all 75 dogs inside the Ponderosa Pet Resort in Georgetown, Texas died from smoke inhalation.
Georgetown police officer passes away after battling COVID-19
Officer Michelle Gattey began her service as a police officer in January 2021 and was recently selected to be the next Victim’s Service Coordinator.
City of Georgetown to host household hazardous waste event Oct. 20
The event will be available for up to 300 Georgetown solid waste customers who have solid waste service through Texas Disposal Systems.
Billboard in Georgetown pushing to have Confederate monument removed
The billboard was put up in partnership with the Southern Poverty Law Center and the local organization Wilco Patriots and asks for removal of monument at the square.
City of Georgetown to host POPPtoberfest Oct. 1-3
The festival, this year’s rescheduled Red Poppy Festival, kicks off at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1, and runs through 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3.
City of Georgetown helping with residential utility bills
The city says assistance is available to all qualifying City of Georgetown utility customers, including those who live in the extraterritorial jurisdiction.
Georgetown ISD board calls for $381.6M bond election in November
Georgetown ISD says that the $381,670,000 million bond addresses district growth, aging facilities, technology, fine arts and athletics.
Williamson County Sheriff's Office holding press conference
FOX 7 Austin will carry a live stream of the press conference on our website and news app, as well as on our Youtube page.
Williamson County Justice Center requiring masks in courtrooms
Williamson County has been at the “Red” COVID risk level since July 19.
Fixed-route bus service in Georgetown to end Oct. 1, 2021
The fixed-route bus system currently serving Georgetown residents is ending on October 1. The paratransit service is expected to continue.
Georgetown Arts and Culture Board awards $12K-plus in grants
The funding is for events in Georgetown taking place between Oct. 1, 2021, and March 31, 2022.
City of Georgetown asking for resident feedback on FY 2022 budget
Residents can respond via an online comment box through Sept. 5 or attend any of the public hearings throughout the budget adoption process.
Candidate filing period starts for Georgetown special election
The candidate filing period to run for the District 6 position on the Georgetown City Council has opened and ends on August 16.