Georgetown, TX News Roundup (8/24/25)

Isaiah 117 House ribbon cutting: Georgetown’s first Isaiah 117 House opens on September 6, inviting supporters and volunteers to celebrate its new foster-care haven — find out how to join the celebration.

City acquires historic depot: Williamson County has signed off on the city’s takeover of the Coupland depot, caboose and grounds—transforming them into permanent city offices and lining up public meetings on sewer system management — find out what’s next.

Round Rock hospital expansion: Ascension Seton Williamson Hospital’s 214,000-sq-ft second tower topped out this week, part of a $230 million project adding 160 beds (with shell space for future ICU or med-surg units) as its new cath lab, ORs and ER areas open ahead of the full September 2026 debut — find out what’s next.

Record-breaking Texas heat: New data shows this summer ranks among the hottest months in Texas since records began in 1895 — find out what’s driving this trend.

Appraisal district sues Tesla: The Travis Central Appraisal District board this week voted 5-2 to appeal the Appraisal Review Board’s July 17 order valuing Tesla’s Gigafactory at $3.4 billion instead of $4.6 billion, arguing it undermines tax equity — find out.

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