Hot and dry conditions lead to high water use
Updated, Aug. 22: Eastern areas in Williamson County are categorized as “moderate drought” while western areas of the County are designated “abnormally dry” on the United States Drought Monitor map for Texas. The designations reflect the sustained lack of rain and temperatures above 100 degrees this month in Georgetown and Williamson County. In the past … Continue reading “Hot and dry conditions lead to high water use”
City budget for FY 2020 focuses on public safety and quality-of-life
Maintaining the safety and quality of life of our community are key themes of the proposed fiscal year 2020 budget plan for the City of Georgetown. Population growth remains an important factor, evident in Georgetown’s status this year as the seventh-fastest growing city in the U.S. with more than 50,000 residents by the U.S. Census … Continue reading “City budget for FY 2020 focuses on public safety and quality-of-life”
Anna Eby resigns District 1 council seat
District 1 City Council Member Anna Eby resigned from her position on the council on Friday. “With regret, I am announcing my resignation from the Georgetown City Council,” said Eby. “I have unexpectedly had the opportunity to fulfill my dream of moving out to the nonprofit animal sanctuary in north Georgetown that I have built … Continue reading “Anna Eby resigns District 1 council seat”
Award winners announced in Texas Society of Sculptors Annual Summer Show
Harry Angel is a sculptor who creates graceful carved and polished wooden sculptures, often from mesquite wood, working around all the wood’s cracks and imperfections. He has exhibited work in the Texas Society of Sculptors Annual Summer Show previously, but this year he took the First place. The news was announced at an awards reception … Continue reading “Award winners announced in Texas Society of Sculptors Annual Summer Show”
Applications for fall Citizen Police Academy due Aug. 12
The Citizen Police Academy is a 12-week course taught by police officers and firefighters to educate citizens about the Georgetown Police and Fire departments’ protocols and procedures. Classes in the fall 2019 academy include code of criminal procedure, criminal and accident investigations, lethal and less-than-lethal weapons, crime scene investigations, victim services, response to resistance, officer … Continue reading “Applications for fall Citizen Police Academy due Aug. 12”
City hosts riverbank clean up event July 20
The City of Georgetown is hosting a riverbank clean up event in San Gabriel Park on Saturday, July 20 from 8-11:30 a.m. During the event, trash bags and gloves will be provided. Participants are asked to wear appropriate clothing such as long pants, hats, and sunglasses, as well as comfortable closed toe shoes. Individuals interested … Continue reading “City hosts riverbank clean up event July 20”
SportClips Way street renaming event July 11
On Thursday, July 11 at 9:30 a.m., the City of Georgetown will officially change a street name to SportClips Way to honor the headquarters of Sport Clips Haircuts in Georgetown. New street signs for SportClips Way will be revealed at the event to mark the renaming of Briarwood Drive. Sport Clips representatives, City of Georgetown … Continue reading “SportClips Way street renaming event July 11”
Blazin’ Beer Crawl on Aug. 3
You’re invited to Georgetown’s first craft beer crawl event on Saturday, Aug. 3. The Blazin’ Beer Crawl from 3 to 6 p.m. is a self-paced walking event featuring craft beer tastings from Central Texas breweries inside of our Downtown retail stores and restaurants. Ticket holders will receive a map of all of the participating locations … Continue reading “Blazin’ Beer Crawl on Aug. 3”
Be aware of risks associated with swimming in rivers and lakes
While places along the San Gabriel River like Blue Hole as well as Lake Georgetown are popular summertime destinations, those using these natural water bodies should be aware of potential risks. Stormwater runoff flowing into our rivers and lakes often contains bacteria and other organisms, especially after rainfall. During the summer months, warmer temperatures can … Continue reading “Be aware of risks associated with swimming in rivers and lakes”
City 2020 budget town hall July 8
The City of Georgetown will host a town hall meeting on July 8 to present projects and programs being considered in the 2020 budget and listen to public feedback. The meeting will provide an overview of the budget process and highlight challenges the City facing in adopting a budget that maintains service levels and responds … Continue reading “City 2020 budget town hall July 8”
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