I-35 lane closures Aug. 6 for Northwest Boulevard Bridge
Lane closures on I-35 will be in effect just north of Williams Drive in the overnight hours on Thursday, August 6, weather permitting. The closure is for drilling piers for the Northwest Boulevard bridge project. Closure of one northbound main lane and two southbound main lanes on I-35 will be in effect from 10 p.m. … Continue reading “I-35 lane closures Aug. 6 for Northwest Boulevard Bridge”
Energy conservation tips
Given the forecast for temperatures in the upper 90s in the coming days, the demand for energy could be reaching peak annual levels as air conditioners work to keep homes and offices cool. High electric use could lead ERCOT to take steps to reduce demand, which could include energy conversation alerts or, in rare cases, … Continue reading “Energy conservation tips”
Public input call-in details updated for today’s council meeting
The initial posting for the workshop and regular meeting agenda had an error in the call-in number and password. The posting has been updated with the correct numbers. Refresh the posting page to see the correct numbers. Go to agendas.georgetown.org to see the agendas for the workshop that started at 2:30 p.m. and the regular … Continue reading “Public input call-in details updated for today’s council meeting”
Reduce watering to avoid limit of one day per week
Water use exceeds 90 percent capacity of treatment plants Water use from irrigation is leading to record demand on the water treatment system. Water production has exceeded 90 percent of plant capacity on multiple days in the past week. The City of Georgetown is asking water customers to reduce demand by using the Seasonal Adjust … Continue reading “Reduce watering to avoid limit of one day per week”
“Confronting Racism” program offers community read and virtual panel discussion
Join a community-wide read and virtual panel discussion called “Confronting Racism: A Community Conversation.” The books and the online, moderated discussion on Aug. 31 will focus on deepening participants’ understanding of racism and the ways it impacts individuals and society. The community-wide read and the virtual discussion are open to all and are sponsored by … Continue reading ““Confronting Racism” program offers community read and virtual panel discussion”
Water use limits in effect as of July 14
The City of Georgetown is enacting water use restrictions as a result of increasing landscape and lawn irrigation. Yesterday, the City’s water utility reached 85 percent of water treatment capacity on three consecutive days and is enacting Stage 1 of the Drought Contingency Plan, effective Tuesday, July 14. During Stage 1 of the DCP, customers … Continue reading “Water use limits in effect as of July 14”
Georgetown updates mask order to require face coverings in public
SEPT. 23 UPDATE: The City updated its local mask order to reflect the Governor’s Executive Order No. 30. The City’s mask order will be lifted when the statewide mask order is lifted. Read Georgetown’s updated orders here. Read Gov. Abbott’s Executive Order No. 30 here. All people age 10 and older in Georgetown are required … Continue reading “Georgetown updates mask order to require face coverings in public”
Updated: I-35 lane closures July 6, 8, 9 for Northwest Boulevard Bridge
Update: The lane closure planned for July 7 was postponed due to rain. Closure of southbound lanes is planned for overnight on Wednesday, July 8 and closure of the southbound access road lane is planned for overnight on Thursday, July 9, weather permitting. Lane closures on I-35 will be in effect just north of Williams … Continue reading “Updated: I-35 lane closures July 6, 8, 9 for Northwest Boulevard Bridge”
Hwy. 195 and Berry Creek Drive project complete
A construction project to improve safety on Hwy. 195 at Berry Creek Drive has been completed. The crossover at Berry Creek Drive closed permanently yesterday. Access to and from Berry Creek Drive on Hwy. 195 is now via turnarounds at either side of the intersection. (See map.) The $776,000 project by the Texas Department of … Continue reading “Hwy. 195 and Berry Creek Drive project complete”
Three Georgetown Fire Department employees test positive for COVID-19
Three Georgetown Fire Department firefighters have recently tested positive for COVID-19. These are the first cases of public-facing City employees testing positive for COVID-19 in Georgetown. The firefighters all work in three different City facilities and wore personal protective equipment when interacting directly with the public. All staff who were exposed to the confirmed COVID-19 … Continue reading “Three Georgetown Fire Department employees test positive for COVID-19”
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