Water Outage in Northwest Williamson County: Update
Update, 5:30 a.m.—The water main repair was completed at 1:30 a.m. Lines were flushed and water service was restored to customers by 4:45 a.m. Some customers may be experiencing low water pressure while storage capacity is filled. Update, 10:30 p.m.—The affected line has been drained. The crew is working on repairing the line and estimates … Continue reading “Water Outage in Northwest Williamson County: Update”
Georgetown on Top Christmas Destinations in America List
Georgetown was recently named a top 50 Christmas destination in America in a list published by Newsmax, an online news source. Georgetown is number 7 in the U.S. on the list and is the only Texas city in the top 19 places. San Antonio is number 20. According to the article, “Newsmax has rounded up … Continue reading “Georgetown on Top Christmas Destinations in America List”
Operation Warm Aims to Buy Coats for Local Kids
It’s December and the weather is getting colder, but not every child in Georgetown has a winter coat to stay warm. Georgetown firefighters have initiated Operation Warm to help ensure that every child in Georgetown has a warm coat to wear. The Georgetown Fire Department and the Georgetown Association of Professional Fire Fighters are sponsoring … Continue reading “Operation Warm Aims to Buy Coats for Local Kids”
Breakfast with Santa on December 12
The 15th annual pancake Breakfast with Santa is Saturday, December 12 at the Community Center, 445 E. Morrow Street. Georgetown firefighters will be making pancakes and sausage served with juice and coffee. The event is 7:30 to 11 a.m. Breakfast with Santa is sponsored by the Georgetown Fire Department, Rotary Club of Georgetown – Sun … Continue reading “Breakfast with Santa on December 12”
Breakfast Bites on Sheraton Georgetown Dec. 9
The next quarterly Breakfast Bites panel on December 9 will focus on the Sheraton Georgetown Texas Hotel and Conference Center, which is set to open next summer. Panelists will provide insights into the ways that the new 225-room four-star hotel and 30,000 square foot conference center will be a game changer for Georgetown tourism. Breakfast … Continue reading “Breakfast Bites on Sheraton Georgetown Dec. 9”
Blue Santa Collecting Toys for Kids
Blue Santa’s elves are busy in their workshop getting ready for the annual campaign to provide toys to children in need in Georgetown. Each year Blue Santa, a program of the Georgetown Police Department, provides toys to more than 1,500 children in Georgetown. And each year Blue Santa needs your help. Blue Santa is collecting … Continue reading “Blue Santa Collecting Toys for Kids”
Lighting of the Square on Nov. 27
Celebrate the holiday season on the day after Thanksgiving at the annual Lighting of the Square event on Friday, November 27. The event will be held on the east steps of the historic Williamson County Courthouse, 710 S. Main Street, in downtown Georgetown. The festivities include entertainment from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Making this year’s … Continue reading “Lighting of the Square on Nov. 27”
Thanksgiving Holiday City Facility Closings
City of Georgetown offices and facilities will be closed on Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. There is no solid waste or recycling collection on Thanksgiving Day (details below). City facilities and offices closed November 26 – 27 include the following: Animal Shelter, 110 Walden Drive City Hall, … Continue reading “Thanksgiving Holiday City Facility Closings”
Animal Shelter Sets Record for Live Outcomes
The Georgetown Animal Shelter has reached a major milestone by attaining the highest live outcome rate ever achieved by the shelter. In the fiscal year that ended on September 30, the shelter’s live outcome rate was 96 percent for cats and dogs. The 4 percent annual euthanasia rate, which means the shelter has again attained … Continue reading “Animal Shelter Sets Record for Live Outcomes”
Georgetown Hosts Seventh Annual Pipe Band Clinic
The Georgetown Fire Department Pipes and Drums Band will host a two-day Bagpipes and Drums clinic on Thursday, November 12 and Friday, November 13 at the First Baptist Church, 1333 W. University Avenue in Georgetown. The clinic will be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Members from Fire Department Pipe Bands across Texas will … Continue reading “Georgetown Hosts Seventh Annual Pipe Band Clinic”
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