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Georgetown homes spent fewer days on the market on average year over year in May

The average number of days a home spent on the market declined year over year in all three Georgetown area ZIP codes in May, according to data from Unlock MLS.

Homes in ZIP code 78626 sold the fastest, spending an average of 66 days on the market.

Diving in deeper: Additionally, ZIP code 78626 was the only area ZIP code to see an increase in the number of homes sold year over year in May, despite having the fewest home sales.

Meanwhile, ZIP code 78628 had the most homes sold and saw the largest year over year decline.

What else? Two of Georgetown's three area ZIP codes saw declines in median sales prices year over year in May.

ZIP code 78626 saw the largest decrease in median home sales price, noting a more than $50,000 decline compared to last May. Median prices were also down year over year in ZIP code 78628 while ZIP code 78633 saw a slight increase.
 
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Pickleball players find 9 new courts at PickleTex near Georgetown, Liberty Hill

Residents in the Georgetown, Liberty Hill and Leander area have new pickleball courts to play on.

PickleTex opened off Hwy. 29 in late June.

About the business: The facility offers nine outdoor pickleball courts. General manager Melissa Rubey said the courts' Pro-Cushion surface makes them soft and nice to play on. Additionally, she said they are under an arena-like covering that reduces the feels-like temperature by about 20 degrees.

PickleTex offers court reservations, open play, clinics and coaching. Additionally, the company has a membership program that includes discounted court reservations, priority booking and free open play sessions.

What else? The business is hosting a sold-out grand opening event July 11, Rubey said.

PickleTex is also preparing to open a location in Abilene this July, according to its website.

  • 6827 W. Hwy. 29, Georgetown
 
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Report shows local efforts generated $9.4 million in donations for July 2025 floods

A new report from the Central Texas Community Foundation shows that in the year since July floods impacted the Texas Hill Country, the Round Rock-based nonprofit generated $9.4 million in donations to support those impacted. 

The big picture: The foundation released a one-year impact report July 1 detailing fundraising efforts in the wake of historic flooding impacting much of Central Texas in July 2025. 

Zooming in: The report shows over 1,200 individual donors as well as 150 organizers and corporate partners supported the Travis and Williamson County CARES Funds, with $8 million in direct financial assistance distributed to impacted families. An additional $1.4 million in flood recovery funding was distributed in Burnet and Concho counties, according to the foundation. 

This funding assisted about 260 families located in Travis and Williamson counties, the report states.
 

Your Weekend To-Do List

Check out these weekend events across the metro area.

Disney's The Little Mermaid

Friday Night Flix: Dive-In Movie: “Jaws”

July 10-25, 7:30 p.m.
San Marcos

July 10, dusk
Cedar Park

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Round Rock Wine Fest

Buda’s Summer Musical

July 11, noon-6 p.m.
Round Rock

July 11-26, 8-10 p.m.
Buda

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What Austin’s heat means for mental health

Austin's summer heat can affect mental health, particularly for people managing conditions like schizophrenia, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder or bipolar disorder, according to Ziyad Nuwayhid, chief medical officer at Integral Care, Travis County's mental health authority.

The impact: Nuwayhid said mental illness can impair temperature perception, and some psychiatric medications reduce the body's ability to stay hydrated.

A 2026 study by UT Austin researchers and the city found 85% of Austin single-family homes pose significant heat risk for elderly residents during a heatwave combined with a power outage.

Keep in mind: All Austin Public Library branches and Austin Parks and Recreation facilities serve as cooling centers during normal operating hours, according to Austin Emergency Management.

Travis County community centers are open Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. CapMetro offers complimentary rides to cooling centers when cooling hours are extended for those who cannot afford fare, according to the city.

Integral Care operates a 24-hour crisis hotline for mental health support and cooling shelter referrals.

 

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