Texas Society of Sculptors 8th Annual Show June 28-Sept. 25 at Library
The Texas Society of Sculptors holds their eighth annual summer show in the Georgetown Public Library June 28-September 25. The pieces pictured here, Contemplation by Julie Kemper (above right), and Infinite Possibilities by Joe Kenney (lower left), are two of about 60 works of art included in the exhibit, which is hosted by the library with sponsorship … Continue reading “Texas Society of Sculptors 8th Annual Show June 28-Sept. 25 at Library”
Donate to Summer Fan Drive
The Georgetown Fire Department and The Caring Place are teaming up with Family Eldercare for the 2015 Summer Fan Drive. The goal of this 25th annual event is to collect new fans for low-income residents including seniors, people with disabilities, and families with children. The fan drive started May 1 and continues through August 31. … Continue reading “Donate to Summer Fan Drive”
Second Street Improvements Public Meeting June 16
The City of Georgetown will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, June 16 to provide project details for Second Street rehabilitation and utility improvements. The meeting will be at 6 p.m. at the office of KPA Engineers at 1008 S. Main Street. The proposed improvements include the reconstruction of Second Street from Austin Avenue to … Continue reading “Second Street Improvements Public Meeting June 16”
Public Safety Center is SafeTrade Site
The Georgetown Police Department announces it has joined SafeTrade, a national initiative for safely completing online transactions when meeting in person. SafeTrade is a simple program for police departments to encourage transactions at their facilities and for users to insist on “SafeTrade” by conducting their transactions only at a local police or sheriff’s office. “The … Continue reading “Public Safety Center is SafeTrade Site”
Georgetown Among Safest Cities in Texas
Georgetown is on the 2015 safest cities in Texas list, released last week by SafeWise, a home security company. Georgetown is ranked 27 among the 50 Safest Cities in Texas. The annual ranking is based on FBI Crime Report statistics. According to the announcement, “Historic buildings, rows of blooming flowers, and an excellent safety record … Continue reading “Georgetown Among Safest Cities in Texas”
Georgetown Main Street Program Recognized
The Georgetown Main Street Program was recently recognized with national accreditation by the National Main Street Center. The Georgetown Main Street Program is accredited by meeting performance benchmarks in planning, partnerships, staffing, volunteer effort, preservation ethic, training, and program assessment through reporting. Georgetown Main Street Program activities in 2014 include $28,411 in façade and sign … Continue reading “Georgetown Main Street Program Recognized”
Noah’s Ark: The Original Animal Shelter
Maybe it hasn’t been 40 days and 40 nights of rain, but it feels like it at the Georgetown Animal Shelter. The last time the shelter had a 40 Dogs in 40 Days campaign, they did it for kennel renovations. This time, it’s due to overcrowding. Since the beginning of May, the dog population has … Continue reading “Noah’s Ark: The Original Animal Shelter”
Watering Schedule Returns to Normal Limits
Outdoor watering limits in Georgetown are returning to normal for the first time in 19 months due to recent rains. Yesterday the Brazos River Authority lifted drought declarations for all lakes and reservoirs in the Brazos River basin, including Lake Georgetown and Stillhouse Hollow Lake. As a result, the City of Georgetown is exiting the … Continue reading “Watering Schedule Returns to Normal Limits”
Census: Georgetown is Second-Fastest Growing City in U.S.
Georgetown is the second-fastest growing city in the U.S., according to data released by the U.S. Census Bureau on Wednesday. For cities of 50,000 residents or greater, Georgetown had the second-highest rate of population growth in the country. The Census estimates that Georgetown grew from 54,934 to 59,102 in the period from July 1, 2013 … Continue reading “Census: Georgetown is Second-Fastest Growing City in U.S.”
Election Canvass and Council Member Oaths May 20
Ty Gipson and Anna Eby each will be sworn-in to begin new terms as council members at a special Georgetown City Council meeting on May 20. Gipson won the District 5 election held on May 9. Anna Eby was unopposed for District 1. Results from the District 5 election as well as the transportation bond … Continue reading “Election Canvass and Council Member Oaths May 20”
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