Georgetown expands outage texting service to water customers
Beginning Aug. 1, Georgetown water utility customers will receive a text message letting them know they are now enrolled in the City’s real-time, water outage texting service. Once launched, enrolled customers will be able to receive real-time updates via text message to and from 512-930-3640. Water outages must still be reported by phone by calling … Continue reading “Georgetown expands outage texting service to water customers”
Stage 3 water restrictions now in effect: Outdoor watering is prohibited at least through Monday, July 17
Due to sustained high water use nearing system treatment capacity, the City of Georgetown is temporarily enacting and enforcing Stage 3 of the Drought Contingency Plan effective July 14-17, 2023. Watering with an irrigation system or hose-end sprinkler is prohibited during this time. The City will decide early next week whether to extend or increase … Continue reading “Stage 3 water restrictions now in effect: Outdoor watering is prohibited at least through Monday, July 17”
I-35 mainlanes to close for Williams Drive bridge beam set
The Texas Department of Transportation will close the southbound I-35 mainlanes on Saturday to set beams on the Williams Drive bridge. At 9 p.m. on Friday, July 14, northbound I-35 will be reduced to one lane between Hwy. 29 and Lakeway Drive. Drivers should expect delays. All lanes will reopen to traffic by 9 a.m. … Continue reading “I-35 mainlanes to close for Williams Drive bridge beam set”
Gather Round Georgetown Project Expo provides feedback, learning opportunities for multiple City projects, plans
The City of Georgetown is hosting the Gather Round Georgetown Project Expo on Aug. 3 to give residents and business owners the chance to help shape our community’s future, as well as to share what you love about Georgetown, ideas, and concerns. Bring your family from 6-8 p.m. to City Hall, 808 Martin Luther King … Continue reading “Gather Round Georgetown Project Expo provides feedback, learning opportunities for multiple City projects, plans”
I-35 at Williams Drive – Northbound I-35 closure for beam set
The Texas Department of Transportation will close northbound I-35 mainlanes and Williams Drive to allow for the placement of bridge beams overnight on Thursday as part of the I-35 at Williams Drive project. On Thursday, July 6 at 9 p.m., the northbound I-35 mainlanes will close to traffic between SH 29 and Northwest Boulevard. Northbound … Continue reading “I-35 at Williams Drive – Northbound I-35 closure for beam set”
Mosquito trap tests positive for West Nile virus in Georgetown
A mosquito trap sample collected in the City of Georgetown has tested positive for West Nile virus. This testing is part of Williamson County and Cities Health District’s Integrated Vector Management program. The positive test was indicated in lab results received on June 29 from the Texas Department of State Health Services lab in Austin. … Continue reading “Mosquito trap tests positive for West Nile virus in Georgetown”
South San Gabriel Trail expansion opened June 22
A new section of the South San Gabriel Trail, connecting University Avenue to the Wolf Ranch subdivision, opened June 22. The 0.7-mile trail was designed by Halff and Associates and constructed by Lone Star Site Works. The construction cost for the project was $1.2 million and was paid for by the 2008 voter-approved parks bond. … Continue reading “South San Gabriel Trail expansion opened June 22”
ERCOT calls for voluntary energy conservation 4-8PM Tuesday, June 20
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is asking Texans to voluntarily conserve energy between 4 and 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, and issued a watch for a projected reserve capacity shortage. Read Ercot’s full notice about voluntary conservation.
City seeks feedback on Unified Development Code diagnostic report
The City is seeking comments on a diagnostic report of the Unified Development Code (UDC) as part of the UDC update process. The report assesses the existing UDC and provides recommended changes and updates based on best practices, stakeholder interviews, and community input from a January 2023 online survey. Residents and stakeholders will be able … Continue reading “City seeks feedback on Unified Development Code diagnostic report”
Updated: Juneteenth celebration in Georgetown
Updated June 13, 2023–The 71st annual Juneteenth celebration in Georgetown on June 16-17 includes multiple events. The Georgetown Juneteenth events are sponsored by the Georgetown Cultural Citizen Memorial Association and GTX Connect. In addition to these events, a Juneteenth photo exhibit will be on display at the Georgetown Public Library on June 12-18. June 16 … Continue reading “Updated: Juneteenth celebration in Georgetown”
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