Lighting the Square Essay Contest
This year the student winner of an essay contest will help Georgetown Mayor Dale Ross and Williamson County Judge Dan A. Gattis flip the switch to turn on the lights at the Lighting of the Square on November 27. The annual lighting event is at 5:30 p.m. on the Friday after Thanksgiving. Students in the … Continue reading “Lighting the Square Essay Contest”
Georgetown Re-certified a Scenic City
For the second time in five years, Georgetown was recently certified as a gold-level Scenic City by Scenic Texas. Georgetown was initially certified as a gold-level Scenic City in 2010 and was one of 20 cities to be certified or re-certified this summer. Georgetown is one of 58 cities in Texas to be certified as … Continue reading “Georgetown Re-certified a Scenic City”
Park Closure
Due to recent rains and potential flooding, Blue Hole Park and San Gabriel Park are closed effective immediately. The parks will reopen when it is determined that the areas are safe.
Updated: Mosquito Samples Positive for West Nile Virus in 78628
Updated 2015/10/29: New maps added; Areas have been sprayed Wednesday and Thursday mornings and will be sprayed Friday morning (Oct 30), weather permitting. Map: Route 1 – Spray Area – Oct 27 2015 Map: Route 2 – Spray Area – Oct 27 2015 Map: Sprayed areas – Oct 27 2015 Mosquito samples collected last week … Continue reading “Updated: Mosquito Samples Positive for West Nile Virus in 78628”
Formula 1 Driver Tries Police Driving Course
Millions of fans across the world will be watching the U.S. Grand Prix Formula One race at the Circuit of the Americas course in Austin this weekend. Driver Valtteri Bottas, a Finnish 26-year old on the Williams Martini Racing team, is currently fifth in the Formula 1 standings. Before the big race day on Sunday, … Continue reading “Formula 1 Driver Tries Police Driving Course”
Collectible Ornament Sale: Southwestern Cullen Building
A limited-edition collectible brass Christmas ornament featuring the historic Cullen Building at Southwestern University is now on sale. The cost of the ornament is $20, tax included. The ninth annual ornament sale is a project of the Georgetown Main Street Program. The Cullen Building was constructed between 1898 and 1900 and is listed on the National … Continue reading “Collectible Ornament Sale: Southwestern Cullen Building”
FM 1460 Project Breaks Ground
Construction on the Farm to Market 1460 project officially started today at a groundbreaking ceremony with local, state, and federal officials. The two-year project by the Texas Department of Transportation involves building a four-lane road in the 3.5 mile segment from Quail Valley Drive to University Boulevard. FM 1460 is a key north-south arterial between … Continue reading “FM 1460 Project Breaks Ground”
Wind Turbines Powering Georgetown
Wind turbines are providing for Georgetown’s energy needs three months ahead of schedule. The Spinning Spur 3 wind farm near Amarillo, which was projected to start producing electricity in January, became operational September 28. The wind plant is now providing energy to meet most of Georgetown’s daily power needs, positioning Georgetown on the path to … Continue reading “Wind Turbines Powering Georgetown”
LCRA Open Houses on Transmission Line Oct. 13 and 14
The Lower Colorado River Authority will be holding two open house meetings this week for public input on route options for a proposed electric transmission line. The open house meetings will be 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13 at the Austin Sports Center of Cedar Park, 1420 Toro Grande in Cedar Park and … Continue reading “LCRA Open Houses on Transmission Line Oct. 13 and 14”
Downtown Low-Down Meeting October 14
Come find out about upcoming City projects and event updates at the next quarterly Downtown Low-Down meeting on Wednesday, October 14. The informal meeting starts at 8:30 a.m. at Roots Bistro, 118 W. Eighth Street. Coffee and light breakfast snacks will be provided. There will be updates from City staff on: Parking lot at MLK, … Continue reading “Downtown Low-Down Meeting October 14”
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