Old Walburg cotton gin reopens as photos stir interest
A long‑closed Walburg cotton gin near Farm to Market Road 1105 draws photographers after new owners Peyton and Caylee Lewis of Georgetown grant access for photos. Nearby resident Stefani Hobratsch notes the site sits across from her home and warns of overgrown, trip hazard conditions. the gin sits on six surrounding acres once owned by 101‑year‑old Helen Foster.
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St. Peter Lutheran Church
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Caylee Lewis
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Brittany Blant
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Peyton Lewis
Georgetown Independence Day Celebration and Parade Details
Georgetown sets July 4 events at San Gabriel Park including Sertoma Club fireworks at McMaster Fields. Activities start 10 a.m. with arts crafts vendors live entertainment and a petting zoo. The 11 a.m. Hometown Parade begins near College Street bridge and ends at the pavilion. Fireworks around 9:30 p.m. visible from VFW Park and surrounding areas.
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Fourth of July Celebrations Across Williamson County
Cities across Williamson County host local festivals for the national holiday. Residents can find details about the events closest to them in the list below. Continued on 11.
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Williamson County
Georgetown YMCA property annexed and zoned for commercial use
The Georgetown City Council annexed 22 acres at 6200 Williams Drive into city limits on Tuesday June 25 and zoned the site general commercial. Wellspring Church shared the parcel via donation from Bob and Barbara Brightwell. The future YMCA will include a gym health facilities childcare outdoor fields and aquatics funded by a $10 million bond approved in November.
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Georgetown Rec Center
County approves 2.27 million in HUD grants
Wilco officials at two commissioners court meetings analyzed community needs and approved 2.27 million in HUD grants on June 25. The awards include Emergency Solutions Grants and Community Block Development Grants to fund homelessness services and sheltering across the county.
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Lifeguards Patrol Georgetown Public Pools in Summer Heat
Public pools in Georgetown draw residents escaping the Texas heat with lifeguards on duty. About 60 percent are high school students and 35 percent are college students, providing seasonal staffing and safety oversight as crowds grow.
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