Williamson County sees 8.47 percent rise in 2025 market value
Williamson County's total market value climbs to 184.69 billion in 2025 from 170.27 billion in 2024 per a June 3 appraisal district presentation. Chief Appraiser Alvin Lankford notes gains include new commercial and residential growth with residential properties totaling 108.7 billion, followed by 27.1 billion in commercial, 14.1 billion in land, and 14.3 billion in multi family.
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Coalition forms to aid Georgetown unhoused population
Georgetown residents gathered June 4 at First United Methodist Church for an Unhoused Summit to identify needs and coordinate relief efforts. About 125 attendees heard from organizers including Michelle Augustine, citing a lack of a unifying body to align local charity work. The event, sponsored by the Georgetown Coalition for the Unhoused, is planned as the first in a series.
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Development stalls for Gar den District PUD vote
The Garden District in the Park mixed use PUD faces a required city council supermajority to move forward. An 8.7 acre site opposite Parkside Estates is currently single family zoned with plans for low density apartments and about 1.7 acres of commercial space. Over 20 percent of nearby residents filed written objections with the Planning and Zoning Commission during the May review. Continued on 10
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Georgetown native WWII officer identified for return home
First Lieutenant Charles W. McCook a Georgetown native and Southwestern alum who was killed in World War II will be buried in August after the Defense POW MIA Accounting Agency identified him this year. McCook known as Woody died at 23 and was part of the Flying McCook Family, learning to fly at Southwestern's aviation field with his brothers.
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