Southwestern University renames residence hall in honor of first Black student and graduate Ernest Clark
Ernest Clark enrolled at the university in fall 1965, initiating the school's desegregation 11 years after the landmark Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court case.
Ernest Clark enrolled at the university in fall 1965, initiating the school's desegregation 11 years after the landmark Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court case.
City of Georgetown closes Blue Hole Park to enforce physical distancing orders
The section of the trail going through Blue Hole Park will also be closed, and barricades will be installed at Scenic Drive and at Rock Street to close off the trail.
The section of the trail going through Blue Hole Park will also be closed, and barricades will be installed at Scenic Drive and at Rock Street to close off the trail.
July 4th celebration in Georgetown canceled due to COVID-19
One factor in the decision was concern that residents in nearby cities that have canceled their own fireworks displays would come to Georgetown and potentially increase crowding in city parks.
One factor in the decision was concern that residents in nearby cities that have canceled their own fireworks displays would come to Georgetown and potentially increase crowding in city parks.
Missing 15-year-old in Georgetown found safe
The Williamson County Sheriff's Office says the missing 15-year-old from Georgetown has been located and is in good health.
The Williamson County Sheriff's Office says the missing 15-year-old from Georgetown has been located and is in good health.
One killed in multi-vehicle crash involving 18-wheeler
The identity of the victim has not been released at this time.
The identity of the victim has not been released at this time.
Fourth of July firework shows across Central Texas in question due to COVID-19
Several local fireworks shows are still being scheduled, but to reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19 many daytime events are being scaled back or canceled.
Several local fireworks shows are still being scheduled, but to reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19 many daytime events are being scaled back or canceled.
What cities and states are doing to reform policing policies following George Floyd's death
States and cities across the United States are looking to reform policing policies in the aftermath of George Floyd's death.
States and cities across the United States are looking to reform policing policies in the aftermath of George Floyd's death.
Protesters around Georgetown Square joined by county, city leaders
Marches around the square happened throughout the afternoon, all from people wanting their message to be heard.
Marches around the square happened throughout the afternoon, all from people wanting their message to be heard.
Hail storm in Georgetown damages homes, vehicles
The storm hit the northwest side of Georgetown shortly before midnight Wednesday and continued into Thursday morning.
The storm hit the northwest side of Georgetown shortly before midnight Wednesday and continued into Thursday morning.
Georgetown to open additional facilities, programs in June
The city says the opening comes in accordance with orders from Governor Abbott's office as well as the city's ability to provide staffing and essential safety measures like social distancing.
The city says the opening comes in accordance with orders from Governor Abbott's office as well as the city's ability to provide staffing and essential safety measures like social distancing.
Georgetown Mayor Pro Tem resigns due to planned move
The resignation is effective Sunday, May 31. Nicholson is serving her first term on the Georgetown City Council after being elected in May 2017.
The resignation is effective Sunday, May 31. Nicholson is serving her first term on the Georgetown City Council after being elected in May 2017.
Georgetown remains seventh fastest growing city in U.S. two years in a row
Georgetown boasted a growth rate of 7.2% from July 1, 2018, to July 1 of 2019, resulting in a population estimate of 79,604.
Georgetown boasted a growth rate of 7.2% from July 1, 2018, to July 1 of 2019, resulting in a population estimate of 79,604.
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."
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’s Wolf Ranch Town Center holds grand “reopening”
Wolf Ranch Town Center announced its reopening on Monday, May 4. Shoppers should expect some changes.
Wolf Ranch Town Center announced its reopening on Monday, May 4. Shoppers should expect some changes.
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.
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.
Central Texas surgeon urges public to heed warnings after nearly fatal battle with COVID-19
Dr. Scott Smith hopes his experiences will serve as a cautionary tale.
Dr. Scott Smith hopes his experiences will serve as a cautionary tale.
Parks, trails in Central Texas closing for Easter weekend to slow spread of COVID-19
The park closures will begin Thursday night and run until Monday morning. Parks will have signs prohibiting anyone from using the area.
The park closures will begin Thursday night and run until Monday morning. Parks will have signs prohibiting anyone from using the area.
Georgetown police: Man robbed husband, wife in their home at gunpoint
Officers searched the area on foot and with drones and while they were able to find evidence, they did not find the suspect.
Officers searched the area on foot and with drones and while they were able to find evidence, they did not find the suspect.
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.
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.
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.