Black History Month Banquet Feb. 18
Education will be a focal point this year at the annual Black History Month Banquet in Georgetown on Feb. 18. The theme for the banquet this year is “The Crisis in Black Education: How to Empower, Enrich and Engage.” The 35th annual banquet is sponsored by the Georgetown Cultural Citizen Memorial Association. The event starts … Continue reading “Black History Month Banquet Feb. 18”
Citizen Police Academy Spring Session
The Citizen Police Academy is an eight-week course taught by police officers to educate citizens about all aspects of the Georgetown Police Department. Classes in the spring 2017 academy include code of criminal procedure, accident investigations, use of force, crime scene investigations, hostage negotiations, special weapons and tactics, and victim services. The deadline to apply … Continue reading “Citizen Police Academy Spring Session”
Octavio Garza Starts as Public Works Director
A civil and environmental engineer with more than 21 years of experience started yesterday as public works director, a new position for the City of Georgetown. Octavio Garza comes to Georgetown from the City of Waco where he had been the public works department director since 2014. In Georgetown, Garza will oversee the City’s Street … Continue reading “Octavio Garza Starts as Public Works Director”
Candidate Filing Period for May Election
The filing period starts today for candidates who wish to run for a seat on the Georgetown City Council. The places for District 2, District 6, and the mayor will be on the ballot for the election this spring. Keith Brainard is the current council member for District 2, Rachael Jonrowe is the council member … Continue reading “Candidate Filing Period for May Election”
Holiday Closings for City Facilities
City of Georgetown offices and facilities will be closed Friday, Dec. 23 and Monday, Dec. 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday. City offices also will be closed on Monday, Jan. 2 in observance of the New Year’s holiday. This includes the following: Animal Shelter, 110 W.L. Walden Drive City Hall, 113 E. Eighth Street … Continue reading “Holiday Closings for City Facilities”
Parks and Rec Day Camps in December
Camp Goodwater, a day-camp sponsored by Georgetown Parks and Recreation, offers a variety of programs for children during Georgetown ISD holiday breaks. Holiday camps are offered for students from ages 5 to 12, and may include activities such as swimming, gym games, trips to local parks, seasonal arts and crafts and more. Camps are offered … Continue reading “Parks and Rec Day Camps in December”
Swim with Santa at Recreation Center
Families are invited to swim with Santa on Friday, December 16 at the Georgetown Recreation Center, 1003 N. Austin Avenue. Grab your suits and your camera and bring the entire family for a chance to swim with the big man himself! The event takes place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This holiday event will also … Continue reading “Swim with Santa at Recreation Center”
Breakfast with Santa on December 17
The 16th annual pancake Breakfast with Santa event is Saturday, December 17, 2016 at the Community Center, 445 E. Morrow Street in San Gabriel Park. Georgetown firefighters will be making pancakes and sausage served with juice and coffee. The event is 7:30 to 11 a.m. At the event, children can climb on board a fire … Continue reading “Breakfast with Santa on December 17”
Blue Santa Collects Toys for Kids
Blue Santa’s elves are busy working to provide toys to children in need in Georgetown. Like they do every year, Blue Santa and his elves need your help. A program of the Georgetown Police Department, Blue Santa provides toys to more than 1,500 children in Georgetown during its annual toy drive and distribution. You can … Continue reading “Blue Santa Collects Toys for Kids”
Artist and Teacher Carol Light Honored
Carol Light’s contributions to arts and culture in Georgetown were recognized earlier this month in a proclamation at a City Council meeting that acknowledged her career and lifetime of service to the arts. Mayor Dale Ross remarked on Light’s contribution as an artist at the meeting. “Carol Light is a very talented artist and a … Continue reading “Artist and Teacher Carol Light Honored”
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