Bats test positive for rabies
A bat found in Georgetown on March 23 has tested positive for rabies. The bat was collected by Georgetown Animal Services at Pickett Elementary School. The bat was sent to the Texas Department of State Health Services lab in Austin for testing. Positive rabies virus results were indicated late in the day Friday, March 24, … Continue reading “Bats test positive for rabies”
Last day to register to vote in May election is April 6
If you are not yet a registered voter in Williamson County, the last day to register to vote is Tuesday, April 6. To register in person, go to the Williamson County Elections office in Georgetown at this address: Inner Loop Annex 301 SE Inner Loop, Ste. 104 Georgetown, Texas 78626 You also can mail a … Continue reading “Last day to register to vote in May election is April 6”
VFW Park reopens April 6
The City will host a reopening celebration at 6 p.m. on April 6 for VFW Park at 401 E. Second St. The event will feature a presentation from Mayor Dale Ross, who also will throw out the first pitch in the reconstructed softball fields as well as unveil a “First Purple Heart City in Texas” … Continue reading “VFW Park reopens April 6”
UDC Amendments take effect April 1
Changes to the Unified Development Code that were approved by City Council on February 28, 2017, will take effect on April 1, 2017. After numerous public meetings over the past year, Council approved several amendments to the code. Most of these changes were based on previous updates to the City’s Comprehensive (2030) Plan and Elements in prior years. The newly … Continue reading “UDC Amendments take effect April 1”
Transit System Survey: City Seeks Feedback
Update, March 24, 2017: This transit survey is now closed. Results from the transit survey will be presented at the City Council meeting on March 28. The City of Georgetown is launching a fixed-route transit service, also known as a bus service, in August. The new transit service includes four routes with a central hub … Continue reading “Transit System Survey: City Seeks Feedback”
Trucks with bridge beams affect traffic March 20-24
Next week on Monday through Friday, concrete bridge beams will be delivered at the Southwest Bypass bridge site in southwest Georgetown. Delivery of 120 precast bridge beams in convoys of six trucks at a time will lead to brief road closures on SH 29/University Avenue and on Leander Road at their intersections with I-35. Traffic … Continue reading “Trucks with bridge beams affect traffic March 20-24”
Garey Park construction to break ground March 31
The City will break ground on Garey Park on March 31 at 2 p.m. at Garey House, 6450 FM 2243. The 525-acre ranch, which is located along the South San Gabriel River, was donated by Jack and Cammy Garey in 2004 along with $5 million for park development. In 2008 voters approved a bond for … Continue reading “Garey Park construction to break ground March 31”
Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department receives Gold Medal Award
The City of Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department was awarded the Gold Medal Award for cities with populations between 50,001 and 100,000 from the Texas Recreation and Park Society. The award, which honors departments for excellence in recreation and park management, was presented at the 2017 TRAPS Institute and Expo Annual Awards dinner on March … Continue reading “Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department receives Gold Medal Award”
San Gabriel Park improvements to break ground March 24
The City will break ground on Phase 1 of improvements to San Gabriel Park at 10 a.m. on March 24 at Chamber Way and Morrow Street. The project includes a new playground with sensory walk, improved entry and directional signage, and the restoration of the spring habitat to its natural state through the re-establishment of … Continue reading “San Gabriel Park improvements to break ground March 24”
Georgetown Police Department hosts self-defense class April 1
The Georgetown Police Department will host a free self-defense class April 1. The class will be 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Public Safety Operations and Training Center, located at 3500 D.B. Wood Road, and will be instructed by GPD’s defensive tactics cadre. All instructors are certified and have a combined 75 years of training and … Continue reading “Georgetown Police Department hosts self-defense class April 1”
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