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Georgetown continues to stand out across Texas as its downtown district and local partners earn major statewide recognition for design, innovation, and community impact.

This year’s Texas Downtown 2025 President’s Awards Program brought multiple top honors back to Georgetown, reinforcing what so many residents already know, we’re fortunate to call a place home that puts real energy into preserving its charm while pushing for progress.

These wins reflect years of collaboration between city departments, local businesses, and community supporters working to keep downtown vibrant, creative, and welcoming.

Here’s the full announcement with every detail straight from the City of Georgetown:

Two Georgetown projects took home top honors for cities with more than 50,000 residents in the Texas Downtown 2025 President’s Awards Program, which celebrated its 40th anniversary this year. Georgetown’s winning projects showcased the city’s leadership in downtown innovation, preservation, and promotion:

The Texas Downtown Association is an independent, statewide nonprofit representing cities and towns of all sizes, economic development corporations, chambers of commerce, local associations, small businesses, and individuals. This year, 144 entries were submitted across 11 award categories from 32 Texas downtowns statewide, with Design and Achievement categories judged by separate panels.

In addition, Georgetown’s Downtown and Tourism Department earned several other state-level industry awards, including the following:

Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association

Texas Festivals and Events Association

“These recognitions highlight the Downtown and Tourism Department’s continued commitment to preserving Georgetown’s historic charm, fostering creative partnerships, and delivering exceptional visitor experiences that celebrate the city’s unique sense of place and community pride,” Downtown and Tourism Director Kim McAuliffe said.

For more information about the President’s Awards, the Texas Downtown Annual Conference, or other programs of Texas Downtown, please visit www.texasdowntown.org.

This article was updated on October 12, 2025 to address community concerns regarding potential utility-rate impacts related to the upcoming Blueprint Data Centers project.

All new details were fact-checked using publicly available records from the City of Georgetown, Williamson County, and credible regional and industry publications.

Verification sources are listed below in the Sources (Updated October 2025) section.

Georgetown, Texas — The digital backbone of Williamson County is about to get stronger. Blueprint Data Centers, a division of Compass Datacenters, is preparing to break ground on a major new facility off Westinghouse Road, representing a $160 million investment that marks another milestone in Georgetown’s growing role in Central Texas technology infrastructure.

The project, known as Georgetown DC (Austin), will span approximately 45,000 square feet across 10 acres and is designed to deliver up to 25 megawatts of power capacity. The Georgetown City Council approved zoning and incentives for the project in September 2024, paving the way for construction to begin. The first phase is expected to be operational by late 2026, with full completion anticipated in early 2027.

The Georgetown facility is part of Blueprint’s broader expansion across Williamson County, which also includes a sister site in Taylor. Together, the two projects are expected to bring more than 85 megawatts of combined data capacity to Central Texas—positioning the region as one of the fastest-growing data infrastructure corridors in the state.

Blueprint has secured investment backing from Northampton Capital Partners and is operating under a 10-year, 50% property tax abatement through local economic agreements. Both developments are designed to meet surging demand for cloud services, AI workloads, and high-performance computing.

Company leaders describe their model as focusing on “time to power,” meaning that they build facilities capable of coming online quickly to meet fast-growing digital demand.

Blueprint’s site selection reflects both geographic advantage and infrastructure readiness. Georgetown offers proximity to Austin’s tech ecosystem while maintaining reliable utilities, available land, and a business environment that welcomes high-value investment.

The project is expected to create specialized jobs in data operations, construction, and systems maintenance, along with long-term tax revenue benefits. For Georgetown, it also means a stronger foothold in the digital economy—powering everything from AI research to cloud services that underpin modern life.

With Georgetown’s rapid population growth and ongoing drought concerns, many residents have asked where the new facility’s water and electricity will come from and whether it could strain local systems.

Water

Georgetown currently sources most of its water from the Brazos River Authority, using surface water from Lake Georgetown, Lake Belton, and Stillhouse Hollow Lake, and supplements it with limited groundwater. (City of Georgetown Water Resources)

To secure additional capacity, the City recently entered a 30-year agreement with GateHouse Water LLC to provide up to 18,500 acre-feet per year of new supply. (KVUE, Feb. 2024)
Georgetown also maintains water rights and reservation agreements with the Brazos River Authority and continues developing partnerships to access groundwater from the Carrizo–Wilcox Aquifer by 2030.

Developments like Blueprint’s data center must undergo a utility capacity review to ensure that sufficient water supply and treatment infrastructure are available without burdening existing users.

Electricity

Electricity will be provided by Georgetown Utility Systems (GUS), the city’s municipally owned utility serving more than 65,000 customers. GUS operates under long-term wholesale power contracts that balance renewable and traditional energy sources.

Industrial customers like data centers typically receive dedicated service agreements that include dual-feed connections, backup generation, and load management systems to ensure reliability without affecting the residential grid.
(City of Georgetown Electric Utility)

Blueprint will also be responsible for covering all infrastructure and operational costs related to its electrical use.

Since the project’s announcement, residents have voiced concerns about potential impacts on local utility rates.

According to Georgetown Utility Systems, Blueprint’s facility will operate under a commercial rate structure, distinct from residential billing. Large industrial customers negotiate custom contracts that include their full infrastructure costs, ensuring they do not draw from residential rate subsidies.
(Georgetown Electric Rate Schedule 2024)

The utility capacity review completed before the City Council’s 2024 approval confirmed that existing systems can handle the data center’s demands without new costs to ratepayers.
(Austin Business Journal, Sept. 25, 2024)

Blueprint’s 10-year, 50% property tax abatement applies only to property taxes, not to electricity or water rates. The company will pay full commercial utility rates for every kilowatt-hour and gallon consumed.
(Williamson County Commission Records, 2024)

Utility experts note that high-load commercial users can actually help stabilize costs by providing steady, predictable demand—allowing utilities to recover fixed expenses over a larger customer base.
(City of Georgetown Electric Utility Power Supply Update 2024)

At this time, there is no evidence that the Blueprint Data Centers project will increase local utility bills.

With both the Georgetown and Taylor campuses moving forward, Williamson County is emerging as one of Texas’s key digital infrastructure regions. These investments reflect the area’s ability to attract advanced industry while balancing community priorities around growth, resources, and sustainability.

This article was updated to include information about water and electricity sourcing, as well as to address community concerns regarding potential impacts on utility bills.

All new details are based on verified city documents, utility filings, and public records from the City of Georgetown, Williamson County, and local media.

Williamson County, TX — October 19, 2025, Anthony Moreno was injured in a motorcycle accident at about 12:20 a.m. in the 3000 block of Bell Gin Road.

A preliminary accident report indicates that a 2018 Harley-Davidson FLHC motorcycle crashed while heading north near Rockride Lane/County Road 110.

Motorcyclist Anthony Moreno, 57, was seriously injured in the crash just outside the Georgetown city limits, according to the report.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the Williamson County crash at this time.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

After a serious motorcycle crash, there’s often more going on beneath the surface than anyone realizes at first. It’s easy to focus on the moment of impact, but it takes a lot more digging to understand what truly caused it. Especially when the only person involved is the rider, deeper questions don’t just help explain what happened. They help prevent it from happening again.

Any thorough investigation should dig into more than just what was visible when first responders arrived. That means taking careful measurements, running a full reconstruction and looking into what the rider was doing in the moments before the crash. Unfortunately, many motorcycle crashes, particularly those late at night, don’t always get that level of scrutiny. Officers might assume it was a simple loss of control, but without reviewing all the physical evidence and rider history, that’s just a guess.

When a motorcycle goes down unexpectedly, mechanical failure should always be on the list of possibilities. It doesn’t take much. Something like a sudden brake issue, a faulty steering component or even a tire blowout can cause a crash with no warning. If the bike was quickly towed or the scene cleared before someone had a chance to inspect it properly, that kind of defect could easily go unnoticed.

These days, even motorcycles can leave a trail of useful digital clues. Some models record limited ride data, and phones or GPS trackers can help reconstruct how fast someone was going, when they may have braked or whether there was any sign of distraction. That kind of information becomes even more important when there aren’t any witnesses or camera footage to fill in the gaps.

When someone’s badly hurt in a crash like this, the answers won’t always be obvious from what’s lying in the road. But that’s why these deeper questions matter, because they reveal the difference between assumption and real understanding.

Key takeaways:

PEGATRON’s arrival marks a turning point not only for Georgetown, but for the broader Central Texas innovation corridor. The Taiwan-based technology giant, known for designing and manufacturing everything from laptops to automotive electronics, already plays a quiet but massive role in powering many of the world’s best-known tech brands.

According to PEGATRON Corporation, their focus on smart manufacturing and artificial intelligence solutions has made them one of the world’s top players in electronics and computing systems.

When Hello Georgetown first reported PEGATRON’s interest in a U.S. facility earlier this year, the discussion centered on shifting global supply chains and the growing desire to bring advanced production closer to U.S. customers. That conversation has now become reality.

Mayor Josh Schroeder shared on his Facebook page, that PEGATRON’s decision carries significance far beyond local job creation: “This is a really important deal, not just for Georgetown, but for the entire country. PEGATRON’s presence in Georgetown is going to play an integral role in ensuring the United States is not dependent on any other country in the development of new technology in this country.”

Locally, he also emphasized the financial benefit to residents: “Projects like these actually are a huge help in keeping our property taxes and utility rates as low as possible.”

The decision to locate in Georgetown reinforces what local leaders have been saying for years, that the city’s mix of business-friendly policies, strong infrastructure, and quality of life make it one of the most competitive destinations in Texas for global investment.

Many Georgetown residents are paying close attention to how large-scale projects may affect local water and power resources. PEGATRON, for its part, outlines energy- and water-conservation goals as part of its global environmental strategy, detailed in its Sustainability Report.

As PEGATRON begins construction in the Blue Springs development later this year, the ripple effects will likely extend well beyond job creation. The presence of a Fortune 500 technology manufacturer could help attract related suppliers, engineering talent, and training partnerships with area schools. For Georgetown, the story of PEGATRON’s investment is both economic and symbolic—a recognition that this once small town has become a major player in the global tech landscape.

Below is the official announcement released by the City of Georgetown on October 27, 2025, detailing PEGATRON’s plans for its first U.S. manufacturing facility and the collaboration that helped make it possible.

Global Fortune 500 technology company to bring hundreds of jobs, $85M in capital investment

GEORGETOWN, TEXAS – Oct. 27, 2025 – PEGATRON Corporation, a globally recognized leader in artificial intelligence computing services, has acquired a 168,784-square-foot facility in Georgetown, Texas. This location will be the Taiwan-based company’s first manufacturing facility in the United States.

“Texas is a global leader when it comes to advanced tech and AI,” said Adriana Cruz, Executive Director of the Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office, within the Office of the Governor. “I congratulate PEGATRON on their first U.S. manufacturing site and thank them for selecting Texas for this significant investment. As the No. 1 U.S. destination for foreign direct investment, Texas welcomes innovative global companies like PEGATRON to our flourishing business ecosystem. The location of this project will make a lasting impact on Texas’ growing tech infrastructure, while reinforcing the power of the ‘Made in Texas’ brand.”

PEGATRON is a globally recognized design, manufacturing, and service provider that engages in the research, development, design, manufacturing, maintenance services of information, communications, and consumer electronics. PEGATRON’s products include notebooks, desktop personal computers, motherboards, video graphics arrays, cable modems, set-top boxes, smartphones, game consoles, tablet personal computers, automotive electronics, and smart home devices.

“We are thrilled to inaugurate this state-of-the-art manufacturing facility,” PEGATRON Vice President Charles Lin said. “This significant step allows PEGATRON to move forward with providing our customers better solutions and services in U.S.”

Several agencies worked together on the PEGATRON project, including the City of Georgetown, Williamson County, Opportunity Austin, the Governor’s Office of Economic Development & Tourism, and the Austin Regional Manufacturing Association. Opportunity Austin began recruitment efforts for PEGATRON in December 2024, ultimately submitting 12 sites from the Austin area for its potential home.

“The global technology manufacturing industry is evolving rapidly as companies look to strengthen supply chains and bring advanced production closer to their customers,” Opportunity Austin CEO Ed Latson said. “Pegatron’s decision to establish its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Georgetown highlights the Austin region’s growing role as a hub for high-tech manufacturing.”

The manufacturing facility will be located in the Blue Springs development, 610 Blue Springs Blvd., in Georgetown. Construction is expected to start before Dec. 31, 2025.

PEGATRON has committed to investing a minimum of $35 million in capital expenses in Georgetown and plans to hire hundreds of employees in high-tech jobs at the Georgetown facilities. 100 of which must be filled within the first three years.

“We are honored PEGATRON has selected Georgetown for its first U.S. manufacturing site,” Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder said. “The jobs and investment this corporation is bringing to Georgetown mark a milestone in our community’s economic growth. Their decision to put down roots here will have a lasting, positive impact on our community and the broader region for generations.”

The City of Georgetown and Williamson County are considering approval of performance-based economic development agreements in exchange for PEGATRON’s commitment to capital investments and job creation. These agreements will go to the Georgetown City Council and Williamson County Commissioners Court for approval.

“We are excited to welcome PEGATRON to Williamson County,” County Judge Steve Snell said. “Williamson County is gaining an international reputation as the place to launch and expand a company in the technology manufacturing industry. PEGATRON’s commitment to our county will have a lasting impact on jobs not just for our generation, but also for our children.”