Wilco moves toward new voting system for 2025 election
Williamson County commissioners approve Ballot on Demand System as part of a shift to a voter verifiable paper record. Ballots will be handmarked with a pen and barcodes removed, with electronic pollbooks verifying eligibility and two extra tries for corrections. Election workers will scan ballots to tabulate results.
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Georgetown budget preview signals future fiscal tensions
Georgetown city staff outlined FY2026 priorities at a June 25 workshop. They cite slowing growth and rising costs in public safety and streets, potential department fee changes, and ongoing projects like Downtown Master Plan, park upgrades, road investments, and expanded events, with tough prioritization ahead.
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Georgetown council passes three unhoused ordinances
The Georgetown City Council, amid public comment, approved three second reading ordinances targeting unhoused residents. Prohibitions include siting on sidewalks in the Downtown Overlay, park access outside designated hours, and using city parking lots to distribute food. The rules also limit park use to two hours in a 24 hour period.
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Serenada Subdivision Plans Draw Community Response
Serenada residents voiced concerns over a near Georgetown airport development at Northwest Boulevard and Serenada Drive. Surveyors briefed about the project as Council Member Kevin Pitts hosted a neighborhood meeting with over 100 attendees. no formal city request has yet been filed and the plan remains in early stages.
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Georgetown July Fourth Festivity Parade Downtown
Georgetown hosts a bustling Fourth of July with parades petting zoos and fireworks. Organized by City Council Member Amanda Parr, the Old Town Parade will bring residents from First United Methodist Church and other venues together for a day of family friendly celebrations.
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