2014 Archive
The Georgetown City Reporter is a monthly publication of the City of Georgetown Public Communications Department. The Reporter is inserted in the utility bills that are mailed each month to City of Georgetown utility customers. For questions or comments, contact Public Communications Department at (512) 930-3652, or by email at keith.hutchinson@georgetown.org.
December 2014
New Sidewalk to Mitchell Elementary; Collectible Christmas Ornament; Life-Sciences Center Lands Federal Grant; City Boards and Commissions; Holiday Closings; Edible Construction Extravaganze; Blue Santa Collects Toys at Stroll Parade; December Events
November 2014
November 4 Election; Prop 1 Street Maintenance Sales Tax; Daylight Savings Time Ends Nov 2; Thanksgiving Holiday; City Budget Wins Award for 25th Year; Airfest Georgetown Municipal Airport November 8; Yard Trimmings Collections; November Events
October 2014
Preventative Street Maintenance: Crack seal, Sealant, Chip seal, Asphalt overlay, Rehabilition; 0.25 Percent Sales Tax for Street Maintenance; Lifeguards Win 1st and 2nd in State; National Board Appointment: Micki Rundell, CFO as Texas state representative for Georgetown Finance Officers Association; Utility Payments Drive-Through Closes October 1; Cart-and-Zero-Bags Starts October 1
September 2014
New Playscape Opens; Georgetown Public Library Sculpture Show; Sidewalk Master Plan and Public Facility Access Audit; Labor Day Monday Sept 1; Cart-and-0-Bags Starts October 1; Fire Operations 101; September Events
August 2014
Mosquito Teams Aims to Zap West Nile Risk; Water Supply Provides for Future Growth; Water Quality Report Addendum; Georgetown Main Street Program unveiled new public artwork (photo); Summer Concerts: Music on the Square; August Events
July 2014
Good Neighbor Fund: Donate Online; Summer Concerts Music on the Square; Summer Fan Drive Helps Neighbors; Fireworks Prohibited; Weight Limit for Austin Avenue Bridges; City Annual Report; Hot Grant Applications; Independence Day Holiday; July Events
June 2014
Watering Limit: Two Days Weekly Remains in Effect; County Health Rankings; Preventing Phone Fraud; Electric Vehicle Charging Stations; Georgetown Public Library Summer Reading Programs; Summer Concerts Music on the Square; June Events
May 2014
Assessed Valuations & Tax Rates; Georgetown Economy and Population Growing; Lakeway Drive Bridge Opens; Mayoral Election on May 10; City Tax Rate Comparison; ‘Southwestern’ on Water Tower; Author James Magnuson May 8; Outdoor Pools Open on May 24 2014; May Events
April 2014
City of Excellence: Development Focus – Retail, Tourism, Biotech, Medical, Manufacturing, Distribution, Datacenters; Red Poppy Festival; City Council Election; Georgetown Reads!; Chase the Chief 5K; April Events
March 2014
Georgetown Swirl, Saturday March 1; Yard Trimmings Pickup; Georgetown Public Library – Anne Frank Exhibit, Spring Break Schedule; Red Poppy Festival Posters; Historic Resources Survey Map; Citizen Police Academy; March Events
February 2014
Cupid’s Chase 5k and Fun Run; Garey Park Donation; Art for Animals; City of Georgetown 2013 Employee Awards; Good Neighbor Fund; February Events
January 2014
Biotech Sector Expands; New National Register Historic District – Olive Street District; Police Exchange Program in Poland; Georgetown Art Center Opens; New Water Rates; Winners Announced in Best of Georgetown, Texas; Holiday Closings; City Boards and Commissions Accepting Applications