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.
Activists embark on voting rights march across Central Texas
The Moral March for Democracy brings together Democratic politicians and activists. It starts in Georgetown and will end in Austin.
Man arrested after alleged road rage incident in Georgetown
Police say witnesses reported the driver was displaying a handgun at other vehicles and reportedly discharged the weapon several times.
Central Texas businesses struggle to find employees
According to Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area, between April and this week their area has seen 16,000 new job listings compared to 99 last year.
Georgetown City Council member resigns
Rachael Jonrowe, who represents District 6 in Georgetown, had announced her intention to resign in June, citing personal reasons.
Husband of missing Hutto ISD employee charged with murder
Julie Hall was last seen at her apartment in Georgetown back in February. When she did not show up for her job at Hutto ISD, they contacted the police.
City of Georgetown announces facility closings on July 5
The city of Georgetown says city offices and facilities will be closed on July 5 in observance of Independence Day.
City of Georgetown seeking feedback to improve watershed protection
A survey will be used to develop or improve education materials and programs Georgetown residents can use to help protect water quality.
WCRAS, Georgetown Animal Shelter offering free adoptions this weekend
The Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter and the Georgetown Animal Shelter have teamed up to offer free adoptions through Sunday, June 20.
July 4th fireworks show to be held in San Gabriel Park
The club will have a fireworks display at dusk July 4 in San Gabriel Park, but other festivities have been canceled due to COVID-19.