Harvey Huber murder: Jimmy Tschoerner pleads guilty to killing Georgetown business owner
Jimmy Allen Tschoerner was charged with first-degree murder in September 2020 for the disappearance and death of Harvey Huber in February 2020.
Red Poppy Festival in Georgetown celebrates red poppy season
The 22nd annual Red Poppy Festival is a celebration of red poppy season with family-friendly activities, live music, a car show, a parade, and much more.
All tax offices in Williamson County closed Wednesday, April 20
Williamson County employees will spend the day going through a paperwork backlog brought on by a staff shortage and a supply chain problem.
City of Georgetown to host riverbank cleanup May 14
Those interested in participating in the cleanup can sign up online. Volunteers must fill out and sign a waiver prior to participating.
Georgetown Water puts skills to test in Hydrant Hysteria competition
Hydrant Hysteria is a fast-paced competition where two-member teams assemble a specified hydrant as quickly as they can, according to the Texas Water Conference.
Animals seized from Liberty Hill home now available for adoption
The Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter says the last of the 41 dogs and cats seized from a Liberty Hill home are now available for adoption.
Stolen Australian Shepard puppy returned to family in Georgetown
A 3-month-old Australian Shepard puppy that was stolen out of a Georgetown driveway has been safely returned to his family after more than a week.
City of Georgetown wants residents to plan ahead for water restrictions, plant native
Officials in Georgetown want residents to plan ahead for further water restrictions by planting drought-resistant and native plants. The city is currently in Phase 1 of Drought Restrictions.
Georgetown water customers prohibited from watering in heat of day
The City of Georgetown says residents should not water lawns or landscapes during the heat of the day, defined as noon to 7 p.m., due to a drought watch for Lake Georgetown.
Williamson County offering horse course for owners in Georgetown
The Williamson County Horse Course is, of course, an important course on the healthy maintenance of a horse. Horse owners interested in the course can attend in person or online.
City of Georgetown approves updated hazard mitigation plan
The plan aims to minimize, or eliminate the long-term risk to human life and property from known hazards, such as droughts floods, tornadoes, wildfires, and other major disasters.
Georgetown to celebrate Earth Day with nature, recycling events in April
Georgetown residents can celebrate Earth Day all April long with events focused on nature and recycling.
Glass art up for auction to help build housing community in Georgetown
Salado Glassworks is auctioning off glass art to help build a housing community for adults with special needs in Georgetown.
Texas Parks and Wildlife CO-OP awards grants to communities across Texas
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Community Outdoor Outreach Program (CO-OP) has awarded grants for communities across Texas.
Williamson County to break ground on Westinghouse Road improvements
The county says this project will upgrade about 5.5 miles of existing roadway into wider roads with two travel lanes, shoulder and turn lanes at intersections.
Georgetown updates fire codes following Ponderosa Pet Resort fire
The amendments make Georgetown’s fire codes among the strongest in the country when it comes to protecting pets and animals.
Winter weather Texas school cancellations, delays on Feb. 24
Most of the Austin metro area is under a Winter Weather Advisory as weather conditions have caused issues on roads and prompted districts to delay or cancel classes.
Flexible circuit maker CelLink to open manufacturing site in Georgetown
CelLink plans to hire 800-2,000 employees in high-tech jobs over the next 10 years, making them one of the largest private sector employers in the city.
Charges dropped against Travis County murder suspects, teen victim's family pleads for information
A Georgetown mother says she is back at "square one" after charges were dropped against two young men suspected of killing her son, Daniel Aguillón, in Travis County.
Bomb squad detonates suspicious device found in yard in Georgetown
Georgetown police found a suspicious device left on the property of a home in a neighborhood south of Southwestern University.