Election Candidates for District 1 and 5 Seats
In the May 9 election in Georgetown, Ty Gipson and Paul Nadeau are running for the District 5 seat on the City Council. Anna Eby is unopposed in District 1. Friday was the last day for candidates to file for a place on the ballot. A resolution to cancel the District 1 election will be … Continue reading “Election Candidates for District 1 and 5 Seats”
Downtown Parking Study Public Meeting on March 11
The City of Georgetown will hold a public meeting to gather input on downtown parking on March 11. The meeting is at 5:30 p.m. in the Friends meeting room at the Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. Eighth Street. Parking and engineering consultant Carl Walker, Inc. has been hired by the City of Georgetown to assess … Continue reading “Downtown Parking Study Public Meeting on March 11”
Warrant Round-up Starts March 7
The 2015 Statewide Warrant Round-up starts on March 7 when more than 300 law enforcement agencies in Texas will concentrate their efforts to find those with outstanding warrants. Law enforcement officers are going to residences and workplaces to serve arrest warrants. Those with outstanding warrants should act immediately to avoid going to jail. To make … Continue reading “Warrant Round-up Starts March 7”
Sheraton Hotel at Rivery Breaks Ground Feb. 19
Construction kicks off Thursday for a 224-room Sheraton hotel and conference center in Georgetown. Novak Brothers and Hines host a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Starwood-operated hotel at 2 p.m. on February 19. The event is at Rivery Boulevard and Wolf Ranch Parkway at the Summit at the Rivery Park development. Starwood Hotels and Resorts … Continue reading “Sheraton Hotel at Rivery Breaks Ground Feb. 19”
Citizen Police Academy Spring Session
This session of Citizen Police Academy is now full. Those who are interested should apply when the next session is offered. —- The Citizen Police Academy is a 10-week course to educate citizens about all aspects of the Georgetown Police Department. Class sessions include topics such as use-of-force, calling 911, criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, hostage … Continue reading “Citizen Police Academy Spring Session”
Survey on Downtown Parking
The City of Georgetown has hired consultant Carl Walker, Inc. to assess the available parking in downtown and provide options for future parking needs. Take this quick online survey to help to the City understand public use patterns and perceptions about downtown parking. The survey deadline is March 3. Your responses will help the City … Continue reading “Survey on Downtown Parking”
Marker at Cemetery Records Black History
Across the highway from the largest shopping center in Georgetown and tucked behind two new restaurants is a cemetery that is older than the Williamson County Courthouse. Established in 1906, the Citizen’s Memorial Garden Cemetery on Memorial Drive is the final resting place for generations of African American residents of Georgetown. (Click on photos for … Continue reading “Marker at Cemetery Records Black History”
Public Safety Operations and Training Center: Photos
Members of the local media got a chance to see the new Public Safety Operations and Training Center on Friday. (Click on photos to see larger versions.) The Georgetown Police Department and Georgetown Fire Department Administration move to the new Public Safety Operations and Training Center on Monday, February 2. The center is located at … Continue reading “Public Safety Operations and Training Center: Photos”
Public Safety Operations and Training Center Move-in Feb. 2
The Georgetown Police Department and Georgetown Fire Department Administration move to the new Public Safety Operations and Training Center on February 2. The center is located at 3500 DB Wood Road next to Fire Station 5. The new facility is the home for the Georgetown Police Department and Georgetown Fire Department Administration. Police Department offices, … Continue reading “Public Safety Operations and Training Center Move-in Feb. 2”
Filing Period for Council Election Starts Jan. 28
The filing period starts today for candidates seeking one of two places on the Georgetown City Council. The May 9 election includes races for City Council candidates from District 1 and District 5. The last day to file for a place on the ballot is February 27. A packet of information for prospective candidates is … Continue reading “Filing Period for Council Election Starts Jan. 28”
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