Library, Assistance League host ‘An Evening in Paris’

The Georgetown Public Library and Assistance League of Georgetown Area will host its first “An Evening in Paris” fundraiser Saturday, April 8, from 6-8 p.m. in the library. The event will feature live music by jazz quartet Art & Candy as well as raffle items, including an oil painting and a trip for two to … Continue reading “Library, Assistance League host ‘An Evening in Paris’”

Warrant Round-up is underway

The 2017 Statewide Warrant Round-up is currently underway. Starting on Feb. 25, more than 300 law enforcement agencies in Texas will concentrate their efforts to find those with outstanding arrest warrants. Warrant Round-up is an annual multi-agency effort involving local law enforcement agencies in Texas. Law enforcement officers will be going to residences and workplaces … Continue reading “Warrant Round-up is underway”

Black History Month Banquet Feb. 18

Education will be a focal point this year at the annual Black History Month Banquet in Georgetown on Feb. 18. The theme for the banquet this year is “The Crisis in Black Education: How to Empower, Enrich and Engage.” The 35th annual banquet is sponsored by the Georgetown Cultural Citizen Memorial Association. The event starts … Continue reading “Black History Month Banquet Feb. 18”

Breakfast Bites focuses on male entrepreneurs on the Square

Four male entrepreneurs will discuss doing business on the downtown Square as part of a Breakfast Bites panel discussion Wednesday, Feb. 22. Mike Valencia, owner of Mikey V’s Hot Sauce Shop, Mesquite Creek Outfitters owners Cody Hirt and Brad Strittmatter, and Sincerely Yours 1848 owner Danny Solano will join moderator Jeff Baker of First Texas … Continue reading “Breakfast Bites focuses on male entrepreneurs on the Square”

Citizen Police Academy Spring Session

The Citizen Police Academy is an eight-week course taught by police officers to educate citizens about all aspects of the Georgetown Police Department. Classes in the spring 2017 academy include code of criminal procedure, accident investigations, use of force, crime scene investigations, hostage negotiations, special weapons and tactics, and victim services. The deadline to apply … Continue reading “Citizen Police Academy Spring Session”

Registration opens for spring Youth Soccer League

Registration is now open for the Georgetown Parks and Recreation 2017 Spring Youth Soccer League for boys and girls ages 4-14. The recreational league offers a safe and fun team sports environment, and is open to athletes of all skill levels. Children will get to experience being part of a team, learning from coaches and … Continue reading “Registration opens for spring Youth Soccer League”

Real Estate Agent Workshop on Feb. 16

The City of Georgetown and the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce are hosting the first Real Estate Agent Workshop on Thursday, Feb. 16. The free workshop starts at 9 a.m. at the Georgetown Community Center, 445 E. Morrow St. Coffee and breakfast will be provided by the event sponsor, Wolf Ranch by Hillwood Communities. Scheduled speakers … Continue reading “Real Estate Agent Workshop on Feb. 16”

Georgetown Parks and Recreation announces Spring Break camps

Georgetown Parks and Recreation offers Spring Break camps for students from March 13 – 17. Pricing and schedules vary for each program. Participants can select from five camps: Camp Goodwater (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.; ages 5 – 12; $140 resident/$175 nonresident) includes a variety of activities, such as swimming, challenge course, games, crafts, weird … Continue reading “Georgetown Parks and Recreation announces Spring Break camps”

Group hosts tours of historic Shotgun House on Feb. 4 – 5

  The Georgetown Cultural Citizen Memorial Association will host tours of the historic Shotgun House on Feb. 4 – 5 to share the history and commemorate the education and plight of the African American community in Georgetown. The event, which received grant support from the Georgetown Arts and Culture Board, will include music, re-enactments of … Continue reading “Group hosts tours of historic Shotgun House on Feb. 4 – 5”

Octavio Garza Starts as Public Works Director

A civil and environmental engineer with more than 21 years of experience started yesterday as public works director, a new position for the City of Georgetown. Octavio Garza comes to Georgetown from the City of Waco where he had been the public works department director since 2014. In Georgetown, Garza will oversee the City’s Street … Continue reading “Octavio Garza Starts as Public Works Director”

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