ATX-GEO: Impact 11/5/2025

Community members can submit their nominations to name two new schools opening in Georgetown ISD in August.

In case you missed it: In May, GISD broke ground on its 12th elementary school and fifth middle school off Patriot Way and SH 130 near East View High School.

How it works: The district is accepting name nominations via online forms for Elementary School No. 12 and Middle School No. 5 through Nov. 14.

The new facilities must be named after one of the following:

• A historical or geographical site or community
• A local, state or national historical event or place
• A significant local, state or national figure
• A person who has made a significant contribution to education in the district

Anytime Fitness officially opened its new location near the Liberty Hill and Georgetown border Nov. 4.

The fitness center's memberships offer 24/7 gym access to a network of over 5,500 gyms around the world, as well as personalized coaching and free access to Apple Fitness+.

One more thing: The facility has squat racks, dumbbells, treadmills, rowing machines and more, according to previous Community Impact reporting.

• 2029 Kauffman Loop, Ste. 410, Georgetown

The Williamson County Homeless Coalition will conduct its annual point-in-time count, which occurs over the course of a single day in late January, to get a snapshot of the number of individuals and families experiencing homelessness in the county.

How it works: The PIT count covers all of Williamson County and takes place in two parts—a daytime count and an evening count—both on the same day.

During the day, volunteers go to locations where unhoused people might gather, such as food pantries, to count and speak with them in one-on-one interviews. In the evening, volunteers go out in groups, asking a specific set of questions to determine if individuals are unhoused.

Volunteers may also distribute items, such as blankets, socks or food donations. 

Get involved: The operation requires a large number of volunteers, typically around 50-100, though more volunteers can help cover wider areas.

As of press time, all 17 constitutional amendments on the Texas ballot were poised to become law. The state propositions with the most support would either expand property tax exemptions or prohibit new taxes, while voters also favored measures aimed at funding infrastructure and research.

The overview: Some of the state propositions on the ballot included:

• Proposition 1: new funding to support the Texas State Technical College System
• Proposition 3: tighter restrictions on when Texas judges can grant bail for felony offenses
• Proposition 4: $20 billion for water supply projects and infrastructure
• Proposition 9: a $125,000 property tax exemption for businesses
• Propositions 11 and 13: expanded property tax exemptions for Texas homeowners
• Proposition 14: $3 billion to create a state dementia research institute