Police Explorer Post Recognized

The Georgetown Police Explorer Post 152 was recognized at the City Council meeting on Tuesday. Exploring is a leadership and skill development program that introduces high school aged students to the field of law enforcement. The Explorer Post 152 trains at weekly meetings and learns to work through various scenarios similar to those encountered by … Continue reading “Police Explorer Post Recognized”

National Night Out: Register by Sept. 26

National Night Out is an annual event to support public safety and neighborhood crime prevention that will be held in Georgetown on Tuesday, October 6. Block parties are being organized for 6 to 9 p.m. that evening. Register your block party by Saturday, September 26 so that a member of the Georgetown Police Department can … Continue reading “National Night Out: Register by Sept. 26”

10 Years of Pet Adoptions at Georgetown Animal Shelter

Break open the cat nip and hand out some dog treats. The Georgetown Animal Shelter is celebrating 10 years in its current home on October 17 from 1 to 4 p.m. Volunteers and staff will offer guided tours and shelter dogs will show off their agility course moves. There will be an Ask the Vet … Continue reading “10 Years of Pet Adoptions at Georgetown Animal Shelter”

Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on September 26

To help protect the water supply and reduce household risks, bring unwanted medications to Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, September 26 in Georgetown. Drugs that are expired or no longer needed will be collected—no questions asked—from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sun City Legacy Hills Park Pavilion, 200 Del Webb Boulevard and … Continue reading “Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on September 26”

Austin Classical Guitar Ensemble to Perform in Library Oct. 18

The Austin Classical Guitar Ensemble, under the direction of Eric Pearson, will perform in the library on Sunday, Oct. 18, at 2 pm. The program will consist of arrangements of earlier period works by Bach, Palestrina and Saint-Saëns as well as works by contemporary composers for guitar ensemble including Roland Dyens, Francis Kleynjans and Jürg … Continue reading “Austin Classical Guitar Ensemble to Perform in Library Oct. 18”

Majestic Oak Lane to Close at North End

With the opening of a new route from the Sun City Cowan Creek area to Williams Drive, the City of Georgetown is closing Majestic Oak Lane on the north end. The closure just south of Apache Mountain Lane is set to take effect on September 28. The new route from the Sun City neighborhood to … Continue reading “Majestic Oak Lane to Close at North End”

Monthly Yard Trimmings Collection Starts Oct. 1

Yard trimmings collection moves to a monthly year-round schedule for City of Georgetown residents in the city limits starting October 1. The monthly yard trimmings collection day will be on the first recycling pickup day of that month for customers inside city limits. There is no change in the monthly cost to customers as a … Continue reading “Monthly Yard Trimmings Collection Starts Oct. 1”

Georgetown Animal Shelter Garage Sale Sept. 18 – 19

The 16th annual Georgetown Animal Shelter Garage Sale is Friday and Saturday, September 18 and 19. The sale is at the former public library at 808 Martin Luther King, Jr. Street.  Hours are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. The annual sale is a benefit organized by the Friends of the Georgetown Animal Shelter. … Continue reading “Georgetown Animal Shelter Garage Sale Sept. 18 – 19”

Sidewalk Master Plan Receives Two Awards

The Sidewalk Master Plan will receive an award from the Central Texas American Planning Association. The award for Best Long Range Plan of 2015 will be presented at the association’s annual awards event on September 26 in Bastrop. In October, the plan will be recognized during the annual conference of the American Planning Association Texas … Continue reading “Sidewalk Master Plan Receives Two Awards”

Living Uptown in Downtown: Breakfast Bites on Sept. 16

Many of Georgetown’s Victorian-era commercial buildings on the Square included shops and offices on the first floor and apartments on the second floor. While a few second-floor residences remain, a new generation of downtown residences is emerging. The Breakfast Bites panel Living Uptown in Downtown on September 16 will profile projects that offer residential living … Continue reading “Living Uptown in Downtown: Breakfast Bites on Sept. 16”

// Previous/next page navigation.