City begins street maintenance projects this summer
Street resurfacing on city streets with hot-in-place recycling has begun and is expected to continue through the summer. Additional street resurfacing projects include a high-performance surface seal treatment, which is expected to begin in late August. The work schedule can be affected by weather conditions, mechanical issues, and product availability. For updates on the paving … Continue reading “City begins street maintenance projects this summer”
Georgetown to host thousands at statewide tennis tournament
The United States Tennis Association announced this week that Georgetown won the three-year bid to host the Texas Slam, one of the largest junior tennis tournaments in the country. Approximately 1,000 participants ages 11 to 18 compete in the annual tournament. Georgetown submitted a proposal to host the 2020-22 Texas Slam tournament. A special selection … Continue reading “Georgetown to host thousands at statewide tennis tournament”
City earns budget award
The City of Georgetown was recently recognized by the Government Finance Officers Association with the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. The award is for the budget document for the fiscal year that runs Oct. 1, 2018, through Sept. 30, 2019. This was the thirtieth consecutive year that the City has received this recognition. According to GFOA, … Continue reading “City earns budget award”
Award winners announced in Texas Society of Sculptors Annual Summer Show
Harry Angel is a sculptor who creates graceful carved and polished wooden sculptures, often from mesquite wood, working around all the wood’s cracks and imperfections. He has exhibited work in the Texas Society of Sculptors Annual Summer Show previously, but this year he took the First place. The news was announced at an awards reception … Continue reading “Award winners announced in Texas Society of Sculptors Annual Summer Show”
Applications for fall Citizen Police Academy due Aug. 12
The Citizen Police Academy is a 12-week course taught by police officers and firefighters to educate citizens about the Georgetown Police and Fire departments’ protocols and procedures. Classes in the fall 2019 academy include code of criminal procedure, criminal and accident investigations, lethal and less-than-lethal weapons, crime scene investigations, victim services, response to resistance, officer … Continue reading “Applications for fall Citizen Police Academy due Aug. 12”
City hosts riverbank clean up event July 20
The City of Georgetown is hosting a riverbank clean up event in San Gabriel Park on Saturday, July 20 from 8-11:30 a.m. During the event, trash bags and gloves will be provided. Participants are asked to wear appropriate clothing such as long pants, hats, and sunglasses, as well as comfortable closed toe shoes. Individuals interested … Continue reading “City hosts riverbank clean up event July 20”
SportClips Way street renaming event July 11
On Thursday, July 11 at 9:30 a.m., the City of Georgetown will officially change a street name to SportClips Way to honor the headquarters of Sport Clips Haircuts in Georgetown. New street signs for SportClips Way will be revealed at the event to mark the renaming of Briarwood Drive. Sport Clips representatives, City of Georgetown … Continue reading “SportClips Way street renaming event July 11”
Blazin’ Beer Crawl on Aug. 3
You’re invited to Georgetown’s first craft beer crawl event on Saturday, Aug. 3. The Blazin’ Beer Crawl from 3 to 6 p.m. is a self-paced walking event featuring craft beer tastings from Central Texas breweries inside of our Downtown retail stores and restaurants. Ticket holders will receive a map of all of the participating locations … Continue reading “Blazin’ Beer Crawl on Aug. 3”
Be aware of risks associated with swimming in rivers and lakes
While places along the San Gabriel River like Blue Hole as well as Lake Georgetown are popular summertime destinations, those using these natural water bodies should be aware of potential risks. Stormwater runoff flowing into our rivers and lakes often contains bacteria and other organisms, especially after rainfall. During the summer months, warmer temperatures can … Continue reading “Be aware of risks associated with swimming in rivers and lakes”
Public invited to cast ballots for People’s Choice Award in library sculpture exhibit
For twelve years, the Georgetown Public Library has hosted the Texas Society of Sculptors’ annual summer show. The competitive, juried exhibit is a popular tradition in Georgetown that includes sculptures throughout the building on both the first and second floors. Participating sculptors work in wood, glass, bronze, ceramics, and more. Most pieces in the exhibit … Continue reading “Public invited to cast ballots for People’s Choice Award in library sculpture exhibit”
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