Breakfast Bites: Georgetown Then and Now
The Breakfast Bites meeting on June 12 will feature Britin Bostick, a planner, designer, and Hill Country native, presenting “Georgetown: Then and Now.” The informal meeting opens at 8 a.m. in the Friends Room at the Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. Eighth St. The talk will start at 8:30 a.m. Coffee and light breakfast snacks … Continue reading “Breakfast Bites: Georgetown Then and Now”
Energy charge increasing again June 1
The City again needs to increase the power cost adjustment, or PCA, on customers’ electric bills. This follows an initial increase in February that was originally expected to be reduced in September. The PCA allows the City to compensate for fluctuations in purchased power cost and is one tool to ensure the stability of the … Continue reading “Energy charge increasing again June 1”
Census: Georgetown is seventh fastest-growing city in U.S.
Today the U.S. Census Bureau released population estimates showing that Georgetown is ranked seventh on the list of fastest-growing cities in the country with a population of more than 50,000. Georgetown’s growth rate was 5.2 percent from July 1, 2017, through July 1, 2018, resulting in a population estimate of 74,180. “I promise, we’re not … Continue reading “Census: Georgetown is seventh fastest-growing city in U.S.”
Senator Ted Cruz to speak at Memorial Day Ceremony
The annual Memorial Day ceremony in Georgetown will be held at the Georgetown-Williamson County Veterans Memorial Plaza located at 2 Texas Drive, behind the Social Center in the Sun City neighborhood. This free event begins at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, May 27 and is open to the public. The ceremony honors the men and women … Continue reading “Senator Ted Cruz to speak at Memorial Day Ceremony”
Memorial Day closings and pool schedule
City of Georgetown offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, May 27, for the Memorial Day holiday. This includes the following: 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. Light and Water Works Building, 406 W. Eighth St. … Continue reading “Memorial Day closings and pool schedule”
City celebrates completion of airport improvements
The City will celebrate the completion of all the recent improvements to the Georgetown Municipal Airport with a ribbon cutting May 31 at 10 a.m. The event will be at the Airport Terminal, 500 Terminal Drive. The most recently completed work includes the rehabilitation of Runway 18-36, the airport’s main north-south runway. Other improvements to … Continue reading “City celebrates completion of airport improvements”
Georgetown receives 2019 National Main Street accreditation
The City of Georgetown’s Main Street Program has been designated as an accredited Main Street America program for meeting rigorous performance standards set by the National Main Street Center. Each year, the National Main Street Center and its coordinating program partners announce the list of accredited Main Street America programs in recognition of their exemplary … Continue reading “Georgetown receives 2019 National Main Street accreditation”
Georgetown teen court takes first in state
A team of three student attorneys from Georgetown won the teen court state competition held in Bedford last month. Linsey Jensen, Taylor Price, and Matthew McCarthy took first place in the final round on April 13 in which they competed against a team from Allen. Georgetown Teen Court state competition participants were honored at the … Continue reading “Georgetown teen court takes first in state”
City completes energy assessment
Schneider Engineering has completed its assessment of the City’s practices related to purchasing and managing energy. This assessment is one of many efforts to help improve the financial performance of the City’s energy portfolio. “The purpose of this assessment is to help the City work through a process to better manage energy contracts,” City Manager … Continue reading “City completes energy assessment”
Grand reopening of Williams Drive businesses moved to June 1
The grand reopening for businesses along Williams Drive has been moved to June 1 due to the forecast for rain this Saturday. The event will be from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 1. The party will be held in the parking lot of Lone Star Circle of Care located at 2425 Williams … Continue reading “Grand reopening of Williams Drive businesses moved to June 1”
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