Historic Resource Survey Kickoff Meeting Feb. 4
The City of Georgetown is conducting an update of the Historic Resource Survey this year. A kickoff meeting to provide information on the update process will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 4 in the historic Light and Waterworks Building at 406 W. Eighth Street. (This is the east entrance to the red … Continue reading “Historic Resource Survey Kickoff Meeting Feb. 4”
Selma Film Showing and Black History Month Banquet
The 2014 film Selma will be shown in a public screening at the Georgetown Public Library at 5 p.m. on Friday, February 26. The film showing is free and open to the public. The film tells the story of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the historic march on Selma, Alabama in 1965, which helped to … Continue reading “Selma Film Showing and Black History Month Banquet”
Courageous Conversations about Race at the Library
Community discussions called Courageous Conversations about Race will explore four themes as they intersect with the topic of race. Each discussion will be at 7 p.m. in the Friends Room of the Georgetown Public Library at 402 W. Eighth Street. The public is invited to attend and participate in these facilitated discussions. The conversations will … Continue reading “Courageous Conversations about Race at the Library”
Just Mercy Book Discussions at the Library
Just Mercy, a memoir and New York Times bestseller by Bryan Stevenson, will be the subject of book discussions at the Georgetown Public Library in February. The book discussions are free and open to the public. In the book Stevenson, a Harvard Law graduate, exposes the continuing legacy of racial injustice in the U.S. criminal … Continue reading “Just Mercy Book Discussions at the Library”
Tamiro Plaza Phase 2 Features Residential and Retail
A new four-story project in downtown Georgetown with retail, office, and residential components was announced on Friday. Tamiro Plaza Phase 2, a 60,000 square foot structure, will be one of the largest mixed-use projects in Georgetown. The project is adjacent to the four-story Tamiro Plaza phase 1 office and retail building that opened in 2008. … Continue reading “Tamiro Plaza Phase 2 Features Residential and Retail”
Weapons Use Rules in City and ETJ
Given the changes in open carry of handguns that went into effect in Texas this month, the Georgetown Police Department would like to offer a reminder about other rules regarding the use weapons. With a few exceptions, it is unlawful for a person to discharge any firearm, air-powered weapon, archery device, or other weapon for … Continue reading “Weapons Use Rules in City and ETJ”
Downtown West Project Open House on January 20
An open house meeting on the Downtown West project will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 20. The meeting is in the conference room at the Planning Department in the historic Light and Waterworks Building, 406 W. Eighth Street. (The Planning Department entrance is on the east side of the former … Continue reading “Downtown West Project Open House on January 20”
MLK Day Events in Georgetown January 15 – 21
A variety of events including a public march and program, film screenings, service day events, and a race and ethnicity symposium will be held in Georgetown January 15 – 21. The events honor, celebrate, and continue the legacy of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. Just Mercy Author TED Talk Viewing January 15 The … Continue reading “MLK Day Events in Georgetown January 15 – 21”
MLK Day Closings on January 18
City of Georgetown offices will be closed on Monday, January 18 in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday. There will be normal solid waste and recycling collection on January 18. City offices and facilities closed on January 18 for MLK Day include the following: Animal Shelter, 110 Walden Drive City Hall, 113 … Continue reading “MLK Day Closings on January 18”
Downtown Lowdown Meeting January 13
Come find out about upcoming City projects and event updates at the next quarterly Downtown Lowdown meeting on Wednesday, January 13. The informal meeting starts at 8:30 a.m. at Roots Bistro, 118 W. Eighth Street. Coffee and light breakfast snacks will be provided. There will be updates from City staff on: The new parking lot … Continue reading “Downtown Lowdown Meeting January 13”
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