Low Water Crossings closed along Randy Morrow Trail

[Updated: Oct. 22, 2018] The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is releasing water from Lake Georgetown due to high lake levels caused by recent rainfall. A release rate over approximately 517 cubic feet per second will close the low water crossings along the North San Gabriel River on the Randy Morrow Trail, including the crossings … Continue reading “Low Water Crossings closed along Randy Morrow Trail”

Georgetown Animal Shelter sees uptick in Parvovirus cases

Since Sept. 24, Georgetown Animal Shelter has confirmed 12 cases of Canine Parvovirus in dogs that have been brought in from different parts of the city. To prevent Canine Parvovirus or “Parvo” animals should be fully vaccinated. Until a puppy has received its complete series of vaccinations, pet owners should not take them to public … Continue reading “Georgetown Animal Shelter sees uptick in Parvovirus cases”

San Gabriel Park and Blue Hole Park re-opened

Update, Wed., Oct. 17, 4 p.m.: Blue Hole Park has re-opened and all areas of San Gabriel Park have re-opened. Update, 6:30 p.m., Tuesday: San Gabriel Park has reopened with the exception of access to Lower Park Road.  Blue Hole Park will remain closed until further notice. The South San Gabriel River has dropped to about 8 … Continue reading “San Gabriel Park and Blue Hole Park re-opened”

Mosquito sample positive for West Nile in Southeast Georgetown

A mosquito trap sample collected Tuesday in southeast Georgetown has tested positive for West Nile Virus. The positive test was indicated in lab results received yesterday afternoon from the Texas Department of State Health Services lab in Austin. The sample was collected from a trap on S. Maple Street on Oct. 9. The species that … Continue reading “Mosquito sample positive for West Nile in Southeast Georgetown”

Father Daughter Dance returns to Georgetown on Oct. 27

Friends of Georgetown Parks and Recreation is hosting the annual Father Daughter Dance on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 7-9 p.m. at the Georgetown Community Center, 445 E. Morrow St. Girls age 4 and older are invited to attend with their father or another acceptable escort. The theme is Halloween Costume Ball, and attendees are encouraged … Continue reading “Father Daughter Dance returns to Georgetown on Oct. 27”

Council approves agreement for Westinghouse Business Center

Georgetown City Council approved an economic development agreement at its Oct. 9 meeting that paves the way for the construction of a 98,000-square-foot business park on Westinghouse Road between FM 1460 and Mays Street. The Westinghouse Business Center will provide speculative space for a variety of commercial uses, such as medical, technology and professional services, … Continue reading “Council approves agreement for Westinghouse Business Center”

Negotiations for downtown building sales underway

The Georgetown City Council approved the real estate contract for the sale of two downtown buildings at their meeting on Oct. 9. The proposal for the historic Post Office at 113 E. Eighth St. includes a ballroom, restaurant, and bar. The proposal for the Municipal Court/City Council Chambers at 101 E. Seventh St. includes a … Continue reading “Negotiations for downtown building sales underway”

Last day to register to vote is Oct. 9

The last day to register to vote in the Nov. 6 election is Tuesday, Oct. 9. To register in person, go to the Williamson County Elections office in Georgetown at this address: Inner Loop Annex 301 S.E. Inner Loop, Ste. 104 Georgetown, TX 78626 The elections office will be open until 9 p.m. on Tuesday, … Continue reading “Last day to register to vote is Oct. 9”

City celebrates Downtown Georgetown as one of five Great Neighborhoods in U.S.

The City will celebrate the recent naming of Historic Downtown Georgetown as a Great Neighborhood by the American Planning Associations with an ice cream social on the Williamson County Courthouse lawn, 710 S. Main St., on Oct. 15 from 4 to 6 p.m. The event will feature ice cream from All Things Kids and will … Continue reading “City celebrates Downtown Georgetown as one of five Great Neighborhoods in U.S.”

Bicycle Master Plan community workshop on Oct. 11

The City of Georgetown is seeking input from the community as the first step in developing a Bicycle Master Plan. Opinions of cyclists and non-cyclists are sought at a community workshop from 3 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 11, at the Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. Eighth St. The purpose of the workshop is … Continue reading “Bicycle Master Plan community workshop on Oct. 11”

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