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Latest news from the City of Georgetown in Williamson County, Texas.

Georgetown ISD suspending normal operations for two weeks following spring break

Georgetown ISD suspending normal operations for two weeks following spring break

Fred Brent, Georgetown Independent School District Superintendent, says that in an effort to help limit the spread of coronavirus/COVID-19 the district will close campus operations through April 3 with the intention to re-open on April 6.

March 16, 2020 1:43pm CDT
City of Georgetown declares local state of disaster

City of Georgetown declares local state of disaster

Georgetown Mayor Dale Ross has declared the local state of disaster for the City of Georgetown in order to limit the development and spread of coronavirus in the city.

March 14, 2020 12:41pm CDT
Old newspaper photo reveals unmarked graves of "Orange Socks," "Corona Girl"

Old newspaper photo reveals unmarked graves of "Orange Socks," "Corona Girl"

The problem investigators had to overcome was bad record-keeping. No one knew exactly where the graves were because there are no official records available.

March 10, 2020 7:10pm CDT
Some remains found of missing Georgetown business owner, affidavit says

Some remains found of missing Georgetown business owner, affidavit says

A recently released arrest affidavit for Jimmy Tschoertner, who has been charged with tampering with a corpse, details the horrific site authorities found in a drainage tunnel north of Georgetown.

March 6, 2020 10:16pm CST
Arrest made in connection with missing Georgetown business owner

Arrest made in connection with missing Georgetown business owner

Harvey Huber was last seen at his auto repair shop last Tuesday, and authorities have turned this case into a criminal investigation.

March 5, 2020 10:02pm CST
Applications open for City of Georgetown Home Repair Program

Applications open for City of Georgetown Home Repair Program

The City has partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Williamson County on the program, which provides home repairs to Georgetown homeowners with limited resources.

March 5, 2020 4:17pm CST
Arrest made in search for missing Georgetown man, becomes criminal investigation

Arrest made in search for missing Georgetown man, becomes criminal investigation

Police officers have not disclosed who was arrested in relation to this case or what they have been charged with at this time. 

March 5, 2020 11:43am CST
Volunteers needed for Harvey Huber search in Georgetown

Volunteers needed for Harvey Huber search in Georgetown

Huber's Auto Repair shop is located right by Georgetown High School.

February 28, 2020 9:21pm CST
Police believe suspect used 911 call to lure officers in Georgetown

Police believe suspect used 911 call to lure officers in Georgetown

Georgetown police believe the 16-year-old suspect who died at the scene tried to lure officers into this situation with that 9-1-1 call.

February 27, 2020 11:03pm CST
Georgetown police looking for missing man

Georgetown police looking for missing man

Fifty-year-old Harvey Huber was last seen around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25 at his business, Huber Auto Repair, in North Georgetown.

February 27, 2020 3:03pm CST
Officials: 16-year-old suspect in Georgetown police shooting wanted to 'force them into an armed conflict'

Officials: 16-year-old suspect in Georgetown police shooting wanted to 'force them into an armed conflict'

The Georgetown Police Department officers injured in a shooting have been identified and are now home from the hospital. Officials have also released new information about the suspect who was killed. 

February 27, 2020 12:25pm CST
Two Georgetown police officers shot, suspect killed in late night shooting

Two Georgetown police officers shot, suspect killed in late night shooting

The Georgetown Police Department says that two of its officers are in stable condition after both were shot while responding to a burglary call Tuesday (2/25) night.

February 26, 2020 4:18am CST
WilCo Sheriff: "Major crash" near Georgetown causes triple fatality

WilCo Sheriff: "Major crash" near Georgetown causes triple fatality

According to the Williamson County Sherriff's Office, the crash occurred on SH 195 at Bonnet Lane near Georgetown. 

February 1, 2020 7:54pm CST
Georgetown boy at center of dismissed swing set lawsuit becomes honorary Wilco deputy, SWAT team member

Georgetown boy at center of dismissed swing set lawsuit becomes honorary Wilco deputy, SWAT team member

Colton Costa's next-door neighbors tried to sue his parents over their swing set, a swing set they bought to ensure Colton could make the most of life. The lawsuit was later dropped

January 28, 2020 10:27pm CST
Lawsuit against Georgetown family over swing set for terminally ill child dismissed

Lawsuit against Georgetown family over swing set for terminally ill child dismissed

Their neighbors' attorney says the order dismissing the case should be signed in the next day or two. 

January 22, 2020 6:01pm CST
Georgetown family sued over backyard swing set purchased for terminally ill child

Georgetown family sued over backyard swing set purchased for terminally ill child

Like most three-year-olds Colton Costa loves running, jumping and kisses from his mother. His family is hoping he will soak this time in -- and purchased him a swing set this summer. 

January 20, 2020 10:04pm CST
Rachel Cooke's mother speaks out on 18-year anniversary of daughter's disappearance

Rachel Cooke's mother speaks out on 18-year anniversary of daughter's disappearance

The then 19-year-old was attending Mesa Junior College in San Diego and had been home, visiting her family at the time. She was staying at her parent’s house in Georgetown, Texas.

January 12, 2020 10:24pm CST
Williamson County Sheriff's Office releases new sketches in disappearance of Rachel Cooke

Williamson County Sheriff's Office releases new sketches in disappearance of Rachel Cooke

New sketches of persons of interest in the disappearance of Rachel Cooke have been released.

January 10, 2020 3:04pm CST
Rachel Cooke's remembrance ceremony marks 18 years since young woman's disappearance

Rachel Cooke's remembrance ceremony marks 18 years since young woman's disappearance

In January of 2002, Cooke was visiting her parents' home in Georgetown while on winter break from San Diego Mesa College. She was last seen walking towards her house from approximately 200 yards away.

January 8, 2020 2:06pm CST
Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter "barks in the Mew Year" with free adoptions

Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter "barks in the Mew Year" with free adoptions

All adult dogs over 20 pounds and all adult cats will be free to adopt from Jan. 2-4.

January 2, 2020 4:49pm CST
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