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”
City hosts Creative Georgetown workshop on Feb. 11
City leaders are seeking public input on the future direction of the City’s role in arts and culture in Georgetown at the inaugural Creative Georgetown event Feb. 11 in the Georgetown Public Library. The come-and-go event will give attendees the opportunity to learn about the wide-ranging art, music, theater and cultural opportunities for audiences, learners, … Continue reading “City hosts Creative Georgetown workshop on Feb. 11”
Courageous Conversations begins new series Jan. 31
Beginning Jan. 31, the Georgetown Public Library and Courageous Conversations of Georgetown, TX will continue its partnership hosting moderated conversations about race and social justice. The series of conversations will use “March,” a three-volume graphic memoir by U.S. Rep. John Lewis, as a basis for discussions modeled on The Red Bench program developed by Interfaith … Continue reading “Courageous Conversations begins new series Jan. 31”
Holt Cat to open facility in Georgetown
Holt Cat, a Caterpillar equipment and engine sales, rental, parts and service dealer, will build a regional Caterpillar facility at 2101 Airport Road near the intersection of Lakeway Drive and I-35. The business is expected to create 129 new jobs and a net benefit to the City of more than $13 million over 10 years. … Continue reading “Holt Cat to open facility in Georgetown”
Ellsworth Peterson to be recognized
After receiving his doctorate in music from Harvard, Georgetown native Ellsworth Peterson realized his dream of coming home and building a career that has enriched the lives of students, residents and visitors through music. His many contributions to the arts will be acknowledged by a mayoral proclamation naming Jan. 24 as Ellsworth Peterson Day. The … Continue reading “Ellsworth Peterson to be recognized”
Candidate Filing Period for May Election
The filing period starts today for candidates who wish to run for a seat on the Georgetown City Council. The places for District 2, District 6, and the mayor will be on the ballot for the election this spring. Keith Brainard is the current council member for District 2, Rachael Jonrowe is the council member … Continue reading “Candidate Filing Period for May Election”
Downtown Lowdown Meeting on Jan. 18
Come find out about upcoming City projects and event updates at the next quarterly Downtown Lowdown meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 18. 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: Retail Strategy and Recruitment … Continue reading “Downtown Lowdown Meeting on Jan. 18”
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