Arts and Culture Board seeks grant proposals
The Georgetown Arts and Culture Board is seeking grant proposals for art, music, theater and cultural heritage events or projects to take place in Georgetown between Oct. 1 and Nov. 3 Nonprofit organizations, schools, informal arts and culture organizations, and individual artists who are creating public art or an event open to the public are … Continue reading “Arts and Culture Board seeks grant proposals”
Bat found in north Georgetown tests positive for rabies
A downed bat that was found on Thursday in an outdoor area on private property on the north side of Georgetown has tested positive for rabies. The dead bat was found on property in the 2100 block of N. Austin Avenue. A resident reported the bat to Georgetown Animal Services on Thursday afternoon. An animal … Continue reading “Bat found in north Georgetown tests positive for rabies”
Planning Association names the Square a Great Public Space
The Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association announced April 3 that it had designated the Georgetown Square as a Great Public Space in its Great Places in Texas program. According to the organization, Great Places in Texas exemplify exceptional character and highlight the role planners and planning play in creating communities of lasting value. … Continue reading “Planning Association names the Square a Great Public Space”
Library hosts Holocaust Remembrance Day event April 23
Congregation Havurah Shalom and the Georgetown Public Library will mark Holocaust Remembrance Day on Sunday, April 23, with a screening and moderated discussion of the documentary film “Defying the Nazis: The Sharps’ War.” “Defying the Nazis” tells the story of Waitstill and Martha Sharp, an American minister and his wife. Over the course of two … Continue reading “Library hosts Holocaust Remembrance Day event April 23”
Downtown Lowdown Meeting April 5
Come find out about upcoming City of Georgetown project and event updates at the next quarterly Downtown Lowdown meeting on Wednesday, April 5. The informal meeting starts at 8:30 a.m. at Roots Bistro, 118 W. Eighth St. Coffee and light breakfast snacks will be provided. There will be updates from City staff on: Art Center … Continue reading “Downtown Lowdown Meeting April 5”
Bats test positive for rabies
A bat found in Georgetown on March 23 has tested positive for rabies. The bat was collected by Georgetown Animal Services at Pickett Elementary School. The bat was sent to the Texas Department of State Health Services lab in Austin for testing. Positive rabies virus results were indicated late in the day Friday, March 24, … Continue reading “Bats test positive for rabies”
Last day to register to vote in May election is April 6
If you are not yet a registered voter in Williamson County, the last day to register to vote is Tuesday, April 6. To register in person, go to the Williamson County Elections office in Georgetown at this address: Inner Loop Annex 301 SE Inner Loop, Ste. 104 Georgetown, Texas 78626 You also can mail a … Continue reading “Last day to register to vote in May election is April 6”
VFW Park reopens April 6
The City will host a reopening celebration at 6 p.m. on April 6 for VFW Park at 401 E. Second St. The event will feature a presentation from Mayor Dale Ross, who also will throw out the first pitch in the reconstructed softball fields as well as unveil a “First Purple Heart City in Texas” … Continue reading “VFW Park reopens April 6”
Transit System Survey: City Seeks Feedback
Update, March 24, 2017: This transit survey is now closed. Results from the transit survey will be presented at the City Council meeting on March 28. The City of Georgetown is launching a fixed-route transit service, also known as a bus service, in August. The new transit service includes four routes with a central hub … Continue reading “Transit System Survey: City Seeks Feedback”
Trucks with bridge beams affect traffic March 20-24
Next week on Monday through Friday, concrete bridge beams will be delivered at the Southwest Bypass bridge site in southwest Georgetown. Delivery of 120 precast bridge beams in convoys of six trucks at a time will lead to brief road closures on SH 29/University Avenue and on Leander Road at their intersections with I-35. Traffic … Continue reading “Trucks with bridge beams affect traffic March 20-24”
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