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Georgetown EMS plans facilities, upgrades technology to meet growing demand

Georgetown Emergency Medical Services responded to almost 30,000 calls in 2025, a number that has continued to increase year over year. To meet demand, the Georgetown fire and EMS departments are planning new facilities and implementing upgraded technology.

What’s happening: Increased call demand has led to slower response times, which Fire Chief John Sullivan said the department is actively trying to address through upgraded equipment, increased staffing and new facilities.

The city has plans to open three new fire stations in the next 10 years as well as an EMS substation, which will house ambulances to send out when they’re most needed, Sullivan said.

The cause: While general population increases drive some of the 911 call volume, shifting demographics in an older population are a primary factor behind the increase in medical emergencies, Sullivan said.

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A&W Roofing celebrates 10 years in Georgetown

A&W Roofing, a family-owned and -operated roofing contractor, celebrated its 10th anniversary in Georgetown June 16.

The specifics: A&W offers roofing services for residential and commercial properties across the greater Austin area.

The company specializes in roof repairs, replacements, storm-damage inspections, metal roofing systems and other exterior home improvements.

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On The Transportation Beat

$131M in CAMPO grants to fund WilCo road projects

The Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization dedicated about $131 million in federal funding for nine road projects and one trail project in Williamson County, according to a June 12 county news release.

Projects include the construction of an overpass at the intersection of Chandler Road and FM 1660 in Hutto, as well as widening Red Bud Lane from two to five lanes from Gattis School Road to Heatherwilde Boulevard in Round Rock.

What they’re saying: “I am grateful the CAMPO board sees the need in our fast-growing county for continued improvements to our transportation system, and I congratulate [Precinct 2] Commissioner [Cynthia] Long for securing this federal funding through CAMPO for Williamson County,” Williamson County Judge Steve Snell said in the release.

How it works: CAMPO selected projects to receive funding from the 2028-31 open call for projects. The evaluation process includes independent reviewers weighing risk assessment, project readiness and the cost-benefit analysis, according to the release.