What Georgetown voters need to know before the May 2 election
The ballot includes one contested council race and a major water utility question, with early voting beginning April 20.
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Two Step Inn is coming back, and so are the road closures
The April festival will bring thousands of people to San Gabriel Park, along with traffic changes, facility closures, and a lot more planning for nearby residents.
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Marshalls opens new Georgetown store on Williams Drive
The retailer is joining the Cedar Breaks West area as Georgetown continues to attract more large-format shopping options.
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Georgetown ISD pushes back opening of two new campuses to 2027
The district says the buildings should be finished this year, but opening them now would put too much pressure on operating funds.
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Georgetown residents may see a flood of emergency test alerts on April 2
The city says Texans could receive multiple texts, emails, and voicemails during a statewide emergency notification test.
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Annexation bids could add more than 4,000 homes to Georgetown
Two large projects in Georgetown’s ETJ are asking to come into the city, setting up another debate over growth, infrastructure, and long-term service costs.
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