Georgetown Main Street Program Commended
Georgetown was recently commended by the Texas Historical Commission for successful annual progress as a designated Main Street community, one of 58 in Texas to be recognized this year. Cities were recognized at the winter meeting on February 10 of the Texas Main Street Program, which is a program of the Texas Historical Commission. As … Continue reading “Georgetown Main Street Program Commended”
Warrant Round-up Starts March 5
The 2016 Statewide Warrant Round-up starts on March 5 when more than 300 law enforcement agencies in Texas will concentrate their efforts to find those with outstanding warrants. Law enforcement officers are going to residences and workplaces to serve arrest warrants. Those with outstanding warrants should act immediately to avoid going to jail. To make … Continue reading “Warrant Round-up Starts March 5”
San Gabriel River Bank Stabilization
A bank stabilization project along the San Gabriel River in San Gabriel Park will begin in March. A low retaining wall will be constructed along the grassy north bank of the river in San Gabriel Park. The retaining wall will span more than 1,700 feet from the confluence of the north and south forks of … Continue reading “San Gabriel River Bank Stabilization”
Airport Improvements Funded by TXDOT
Safety and maintenance improvements at the Georgetown Municipal Airport are set to begin this spring. The work is funded under a 90/10 match grant program through the Texas Department of Transportation. The Texas Transportation Commission approved an $8.3 million dollar grant at their meeting on January 28. Airport revenues are funding $830,000 toward the improvements, … Continue reading “Airport Improvements Funded by TXDOT”
West Entrance to Wolf Ranch Closed Feb. 16 – 23
The west entrance to the Wolf Ranch shopping center on Wolf Ranch Parkway will be closed next week for utility work. All other entrances to the Wolf Ranch shopping center will be open and unaffected by the closure. The west entrance on Wolf Ranch Parkway will be closed from February 16 through February 23. Look … Continue reading “West Entrance to Wolf Ranch Closed Feb. 16 – 23”
Library 50th Anniversary Gala on March 5
The Georgetown Public Library celebrates a half-century of serving the community at a special event next month. The 50th Anniversary Gala is a ticketed, drinks-and-dancing evening social from 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, March 5. The semiformal affair includes hors d’ oeuvres, a gift-basket raffle, and dancing to music by Cienfuegos, a Latin combo. … Continue reading “Library 50th Anniversary Gala on March 5”
Charlie McNabb Named City Attorney
Charlie McNabb has been selected by the Georgetown City Council as city attorney for the City of Georgetown. He is expected to start February 18. McNabb comes to Georgetown after serving a total of 27 years with the City of El Paso, Texas, including 10 years as city attorney. A municipal law pioneer, McNabb obtained … Continue reading “Charlie McNabb Named City Attorney”
Kathy Ragsdale Retires After 30 Year Career at Utility
When she started working for Georgetown’s utility in 1985, Kathy Ragsdale jokes that it wasn’t her computer or customer service skills that were key. “Their biggest concern was if I bowled or not,” says Ragsdale, who worked out on the City bowling team and went on to stay for the 30-year career with the utility … Continue reading “Kathy Ragsdale Retires After 30 Year Career at Utility”
Candidates File for City Council Election in May
Three incumbents have filed to run in the City Council Election in Georgetown on May 7. John Hesser has filed to run for District 3, Steve Fought has filed for District 4, and Tommy Gonzalez has filed for District 7. The filing period started on January 20 and ends on February 19. A packet of … Continue reading “Candidates File for City Council Election in May”
Cupid’s Chase 5k and Fun Run Feb. 6
Register now for the 21st annual Cupid’s Chase 5k and Fun Run on Saturday, February 6. The chip-timed 5k run/walk begins at 8 a.m. in downtown Georgetown at Seventh and Main streets and ends at the Bark Park on Holly Street. (A shuttle will take you back to the starting line.) To register online or … Continue reading “Cupid’s Chase 5k and Fun Run Feb. 6”
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