“Confronting Racism” program offers community read and virtual panel discussion
Join a community-wide read and virtual panel discussion called “Confronting Racism: A Community Conversation.” The books and the online, moderated discussion on Aug. 31 will focus on deepening participants’ understanding of racism and the ways it impacts individuals and society. The community-wide read and the virtual discussion are open to all and are sponsored by … Continue reading ““Confronting Racism” program offers community read and virtual panel discussion”
City launches mobility bond work, asks residents’ priorities
The City of Georgetown is putting together a mobility bond package for a vote by its residents in May 2021. The primary focus areas of this mobility bond are: Increasing capacity of Georgetown’s roadway network and bridges with high traffic volume. Improving intersections, building sidewalks, and enhancing safety throughout Georgetown to create new connections within … Continue reading “City launches mobility bond work, asks residents’ priorities”
2020 Red Poppy Festival canceled
The 21st annual Red Poppy Festival, which was rescheduled from April to October, has been canceled due to concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic. City Council unanimously directed staff to cancel the event during its July 14 meeting. “We reluctantly canceled POPPtober fest out of an abundance of caution for public safety. It was clear we … Continue reading “2020 Red Poppy Festival canceled”
Water use limits in effect as of July 14
The City of Georgetown is enacting water use restrictions as a result of increasing landscape and lawn irrigation. Yesterday, the City’s water utility reached 85 percent of water treatment capacity on three consecutive days and is enacting Stage 1 of the Drought Contingency Plan, effective Tuesday, July 14. During Stage 1 of the DCP, customers … Continue reading “Water use limits in effect as of July 14”
Georgetown updates mask order to require face coverings in public
SEPT. 23 UPDATE: The City updated its local mask order to reflect the Governor’s Executive Order No. 30. The City’s mask order will be lifted when the statewide mask order is lifted. Read Georgetown’s updated orders here. Read Gov. Abbott’s Executive Order No. 30 here. All people age 10 and older in Georgetown are required … Continue reading “Georgetown updates mask order to require face coverings in public”
Updated: I-35 lane closures July 6, 8, 9 for Northwest Boulevard Bridge
Update: The lane closure planned for July 7 was postponed due to rain. Closure of southbound lanes is planned for overnight on Wednesday, July 8 and closure of the southbound access road lane is planned for overnight on Thursday, July 9, weather permitting. Lane closures on I-35 will be in effect just north of Williams … Continue reading “Updated: I-35 lane closures July 6, 8, 9 for Northwest Boulevard Bridge”
Hwy. 195 and Berry Creek Drive project complete
A construction project to improve safety on Hwy. 195 at Berry Creek Drive has been completed. The crossover at Berry Creek Drive closed permanently yesterday. Access to and from Berry Creek Drive on Hwy. 195 is now via turnarounds at either side of the intersection. (See map.) The $776,000 project by the Texas Department of … Continue reading “Hwy. 195 and Berry Creek Drive project complete”
City facility closings on July 3
City offices and facilities will be closed Friday, July 3, for the Independence Day holiday. Facilities closed on Friday, July 3, include: Airport Terminal, 500 Terminal Drive Animal Shelter, 110 W.L. Walden Drive City Hall, 808 Martin Luther King Jr. St. Library, 402 W. Eighth St. Municipal Complex, 300-1 Industrial Ave. Municipal Court, 510 W. … Continue reading “City facility closings on July 3”
Three Georgetown Fire Department employees test positive for COVID-19
Three Georgetown Fire Department firefighters have recently tested positive for COVID-19. These are the first cases of public-facing City employees testing positive for COVID-19 in Georgetown. The firefighters all work in three different City facilities and wore personal protective equipment when interacting directly with the public. All staff who were exposed to the confirmed COVID-19 … Continue reading “Three Georgetown Fire Department employees test positive for COVID-19”
Georgetown businesses to require face coverings for employees and customers
In consultation with other mayors in Williamson County and out of growing concerns about the alarming increase in COVID-19 cases in the community and the increasing number of those hospitalized and in the ICU, Georgetown Mayor Dale Ross issued an order to impose additional requirements on businesses. Read Georgetown’s order here. Employees and customers at … Continue reading “Georgetown businesses to require face coverings for employees and customers”
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