Landscape and Irrigation Rules for New Homes to Save Water
Update: The City Council approved the landscaping and irrigation ordinance 7-0 on second and final reading at their meeting this evening. It goes into effect for new homes on June 1. — Despite the fact that Lake Georgetown is 14 feet below the full level at a time of year when it is typically full, … Continue reading “Landscape and Irrigation Rules for New Homes to Save Water”
City Annual Report Available
The City of Georgetown Annual Report for the 2013 fiscal year is now available. The report includes highlights of projects, initiatives, and financial information for the 2012 – 2013 fiscal year that started on October 1, 2012 and ended on September 30, 2013. The 18-page annual report covers the five focus areas that define the … Continue reading “City Annual Report Available”
Electronic Cigarettes Added to Smoking Prohibitions
Electronic cigarettes have been added to City of Georgetown rules that prohibit smoking in indoor public places and businesses. The ordinance also prohibits the sale of electronic cigarettes to persons under 18 or their sale in vending machines. The City Council approved the second and final reading of the revised smoking ordinance at their regular … Continue reading “Electronic Cigarettes Added to Smoking Prohibitions”
Utility Informs Spanish Speakers to Prevent Phone Scam
Georgetown Utility Systems is teaming with other utilities in Central Texas to alert customers of a phone scam targeting Hispanic businesses. While Georgetown utility employees have not received recent reports of scam attempts, the cooperative campaign to reach out to Spanish-speaking customers is an effort to prevent future fraud attempts. In the phone scam reported … Continue reading “Utility Informs Spanish Speakers to Prevent Phone Scam”
Williamson Ranked Second-Healthiest County in Texas
For the fifth year in a row, Williamson County, home of Georgetown, has been in the No. 1 or No. 2 spot on an annual ranking of the healthiest counties in the state. The county health rankings were announced earlier this week. Williamson is ranked the No. 2 healthiest county in Texas in the 2014 … Continue reading “Williamson Ranked Second-Healthiest County in Texas”
Reinvestment Zone Could Spur Development on Southern Edge
The City Council voted last week to move forward in developing a funding mechanism that could spur commercial development along Westinghouse Road. The South Georgetown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone would fund public infrastructure improvements at the southern edge of Georgetown. The 603-acre zone along Westinghouse Road is an area with planned commercial, retail, and residential … Continue reading “Reinvestment Zone Could Spur Development on Southern Edge”
Tasus Expands Manufacturing Operations
Tasus Texas, a plastic parts manufacturer in south Georgetown, is expanding their operations at their plant on 211 Tasus Way. Tasus plans to invest $5.3 million in new production equipment over the next three years. With the expansion, Tasus expects to increase employment from 155 to 200 employees over the next three years. Walter Barkalow, director … Continue reading “Tasus Expands Manufacturing Operations”
CPR by Daughter Key for Cardiac Survivor
Georgetown Fire Chief John Sullivan recently honored a local woman after her daughter and Georgetown firefighters saved her life in the minutes after she experienced a heart attack. Chief Sullivan told the story of Sharon Turner at a City Council meeting earlier this month. “Back in December, she was at her home and she succumbed … Continue reading “CPR by Daughter Key for Cardiac Survivor”
Rivery Hotel and Conference Center Deal Finalized
Development agreements for a 220-room Sheraton hotel and conference center at the Rivery were approved by the Georgetown City Council on January 14 and finalized this week. The Summit at Rivery Park project near Interstate 35 will include a 16,000 square-foot conference center. Construction on the hotel and conference center is slated to begin this … Continue reading “Rivery Hotel and Conference Center Deal Finalized”
Officials Mark Opening of New Lakeway Drive Bridge
Officials with the City of Georgetown joined the Texas Department of Transportation yesterday at a ribbon-cutting to mark the opening of the new Lakeway Drive Bridge in Georgetown. The new bridge opened to traffic last week. The construction project replaced the Lakeway Drive Bridge and re-aligned the roadway at Interstate 35 near the Georgetown Municipal … Continue reading “Officials Mark Opening of New Lakeway Drive Bridge”
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