Williamson County adopts Ballot on Demand voting plan
Williamson County moves toward a Ballot on Demand system costing 1.14 million dollars funded by the Elections Office special fund with potential Help America Vote Act support of at least 52 thousand. Officials, including Ms Escobedo, say they will absorb costs and transfer line items as needed while facing mixed voter reaction and questions about wait times. The Election Board must approve supplies, meetings are public but recordings unavailable, and supporters say the system is a good solution adopted by Denton, McLennan and Collins counties, while critics argue certification and access concerns.
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Williamson County Adopts Ballot on Demand System
Williamson County moves to a Ballot on Demand system mandated by the federal Trump administration with a projected cost of about 1.1 million dollars. The Constitutional Amendment Election in 2025 is the next statewide vote. Ms. Escobedo will involve external stakeholders to input on the process while registered voters may use pre filled sample ballots at the polls, available via the Elections Office website.
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Independence Day Parade and Festivities in Georgetown and San Gabriel
July Fourth events include a Georgetown parade starting 9 a.m. from 410 East University Avenue to San Jose Park with a coffee truck and splash pad, barricades, and resident participation by walking driving or biking. The Sertoma Club hosts a full day of activities at San Gabriel Park with fireworks arts crafts vendors petting zoo games food rides and free admission. Stage entertainment begins at 10 a.m. The San Gabriel Park parade at 11 a.m. ends at the pavilion with gathering at 10:30 a.m. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. launch from McMaster Athletic Fields with best viewing at VFW Park and San Gabriel Park. McMaster fields closed all day and North College Street closures 8-11 p.m. Downtown Georgetown hosts Fourth of July First Friday Music on the Square from 6-8 p.m.
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Georgetown
Sertoma Club
Fireworks Ban Enforced in Georgetown Extends to Exurban Areas
Georgetown prohibits personal fireworks city wide and within 5 000 feet of the limits unless permitted by the fire department. The ban covers Cedar Hollow Crystal Knoll Escalera Fountainwood Indian Creek Logan Ranch Road Lost Rivers Oak Crest Olde Oak Estates Serenada Shady Oaks Turtle Bend Woodland Park and adjacent DB Wood Road areas with fines up to 2000 per firework. Residents urged to keep dogs indoors at night as animal control reports stray dogs after July 4 events.
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Georgetown
Georgetown previews FY26 budget focusing on public safety and Downtown Master Plan
City officials led by Mr. Morgan outline FY26 priorities including funding a new fire station to be completed and occupied by 2028, expanding mental health support via the Police Crisis Intervention Team, coordinating with Georgetown ISD and ESD 8, and investing in downtown growth with new restaurants, shops, and arts to boost foot traffic while pursuing road bonds, water planning, and utility upgrades.
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Williamson County
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Georgetown FY26 budget themes and fee changes outline
Georgetown staff outlined FY26 budget priorities including public safety, downtown growth, infrastructure, fiscal stewardship, service delivery, and staff investments. Potential cuts include River Ridge Pool closure and landscaping reductions while non-resident park and library fees rise. residents receive priority services and staff wages rise to retain workers.
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