Cow Creek Bridge Reopens: On Tuesday, officials marked the return of the Cow Creek Bridge after just 29 days of emergency repairs following July’s devastating floods, cutting out a 40-mile detour that had stranded over 3,500 daily drivers — find out what commuters need to know.
End of a Texas honky-tonk: After 119 years of boots, beer and two-stepping, Coupland Dancehall will close on Oct. 11 — find out.
Inside the Sheriff’s Citizens Academy: Williamson County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications through August 29 for its 20-hour, 10-week program starting September 4, giving residents behind-the-scenes access and hands-on training — find out how to apply.
County seeks own water fix: Judge Steven Snell has proposed a $350,000–$500,000 study to develop Williamson County’s local water and wastewater strategy amid booming growth, while commissioners weigh law-enforcement pay hikes and the FY2026 budget — find out what’s next.
West Texas measles outbreak ends: State health officials say the 762-case outbreak is over after 42 days without new infections, but warn the threat persists — find out what they recommend.
Other Georgetown headlines this week
- Seeda’s Sorn Thai Kitchen debuts in Georgetown
- Forbes Academy will open soon in Georgetown
- TxDOT maps out ancient Central Texas cave
- WilCo advances creation of Central Texas spaceport
- Salado missing 13-year-old returned safely
- Leander ranks fourth most moved-to US city
