Vote Saturday in Transportation Bond Election
Election Day is Saturday, May 9 for the transportation bond and District 5 elections in Georgetown. Ty Gipson and Paul Nadeau are candidates for City Council District 5. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. Election results will be posted to wilco.org/elections after the polls close. The 2015 bond proposal on … Continue reading “Vote Saturday in Transportation Bond Election”
Sidewalk Rules Aim to Ensure Accessibility
A City ordinance defining accessibility standards for sidewalks in Georgetown went into effect this month. The new rules aim to ensure ADA-compliant walkways, especially around the Square, in areas where tables, merchandise, and other items are placed on sidewalks. The new rules require a path that is three feet wide without obstructions on sidewalks. Tables, … Continue reading “Sidewalk Rules Aim to Ensure Accessibility”
Austin Avenue Closed Thursday, Monday Nights
Austin Avenue will be closed at Ninth Street tonight for construction of a crosswalk. The Austin Avenue closure is set to start at 8 p.m. this evening and last until 8 a.m. on Friday. During the Thursday closure, all southbound traffic on Austin Avenue will be detoured via Ninth Street to Rock Street. Northbound traffic … Continue reading “Austin Avenue Closed Thursday, Monday Nights”
University Avenue Closed May 7-8 for Rail Crossing Work
University Avenue will be closed May 7 – 8 during a project to repair the railroad crossing between Pine Street and Maple Street. The project by the Texas Department of Transportation involves the re-planking of the Georgetown Rail Road crossing on University Avenue. All through-traffic on University Avenue/Texas 29 will be detoured to Farm-to-Market 1460 … Continue reading “University Avenue Closed May 7-8 for Rail Crossing Work”
Emerald Springs Park Improvements Meeting May 1
The Parks and Recreation Department will hold a public meeting to get input on improvements planned for Emerald Springs Park. The public meeting will be on Friday, May 1 at 10 a.m. at Emerald Springs Park on Wagon Wheel Trail. The park address is 3604 Old Mill Road. Improvements planned include new playground equipment and … Continue reading “Emerald Springs Park Improvements Meeting May 1”
City Annual Report for 2014 Available
An annual report for the City of Georgetown for the 2014 fiscal year is now available online and in print copies. The report, titled Shaping Our Future, highlights projects, initiatives, and financial information for the 2013 – 2014 fiscal year that started on October 1, 2013 and ended on September 30, 2014. The report includes … Continue reading “City Annual Report for 2014 Available”
Transportation Bond Election: Early Voting Starts April 27
Early voting starts on Monday, April 27 for the transportation bond and District 5 elections in Georgetown. Ty Gipson and Paul Nadeau are candidates for District 5. The bond proposal on the ballot in Georgetown would authorize $105 million to fund transportation projects over 10 years. Proposed projects would address five key transportation objectives: north-south … Continue reading “Transportation Bond Election: Early Voting Starts April 27”
Red Poppy Festival on the Square April 24 – 26
The poppies have splashed the town in red—a sure sign it’s time for the Red Poppy Festival, Georgetown’s energetic celebration of spring. Join us on the Most Beautiful Town Square in Texas April 24 – 26 for three days of music, entertainment, and family fun. The Friday night concert with Dysfunkshun Junkshun starts at 7 … Continue reading “Red Poppy Festival on the Square April 24 – 26”
Earth Day Panel at Library: Georgetown Goes 100% Renewable
The City’s announcement that the municipal utility will be powered by 100 percent renewable energy has garnered some attention. And probably some questions. What led to this decision to go 100 percent wind and solar? How will a wind farm in the Panhandle and a solar farm in West Texas provide our energy needs? What … Continue reading “Earth Day Panel at Library: Georgetown Goes 100% Renewable”
Red Poppy Classic Car & Truck Show
The 2015 Red Poppy Festival Classic Car & Truck Show will be held April 25, 2015. To enter this classic car and truck show vehicles must be from 1990 or earlier. Awards will go to the Top 20 with an additional award for Best of Show. There will not be vehicle classes, meaning the best … Continue reading “Red Poppy Classic Car & Truck Show”
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