City of Georgetown to reopen some lobbies, parks on May 18

According to the city, the openings will be in accordance with the orders from the governor's office, as well as the city's ability to provide "essential safety measures and enforce occupancy requirements." 

Georgetown Lady Eagles host "Hoops for Hope" community scavenger hunt

The circular signs, made and donated by Minuteman Press of Georgetown, feature a basketball-patterned trim and each one is numbered to encourage the community to attempt to find all 33.

Texas women stage 'wedding dress Wednesday' photo shoot while social distancing

A group of women in Texas recently rocked their wedding dresses once again for a socially-distanced photoshoot to lift spirits in their tight-knit neighborhood during the coronavirus pandemic.

City of Georgetown to close city parks, trails for Easter weekend

The announcement came Wednesday afternoon from the city as the closures begin Thursday, April 9 at sunset and are scheduled to reopen at sunrise on Monday, April 13. 

Georgetown man, 15 year-old girl dead following murder-suicide

Police say there was also a 13-year-old boy at the residence who was able to get out of the house safely, he is now in the care of family members. 

Three Georgetown firefighters in isolation after helping someone who tested positive for COVID-19

At the time of the emergency call, the patient was not known to have COVID-19 but had mild symptoms. When the firefighters were transporting the patient to the hospital, that’s when things took a turn.

Georgetown residents celebrate 9-year-old's birthday with parade

Although she couldn’t hug or get close to her guests, individually wrapped cookies from a local bakery were passed out so everyone could feel the love. 

City of Georgetown announces park closures

According to officials, the City of Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department will close all amenities and playgrounds that don't allow for physical distancing.

Williamson County reports more cases of COVID-19

Two cases are from the Austin area in the county, four in Cedar Park, four in Georgetown, one in Leander, and three in Round Rock.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.