I-35 to close for power line installation April 8

Interstate 35 in Georgetown will be closed in both directions early Sunday morning to allow electric crews to extend an overhead power line across the roadway. The closure on April 8 starts at 7 a.m. and should take less than 30 minutes. The closure will affect the I-35 main lanes and access roads between SE … Continue reading “I-35 to close for power line installation April 8”

Arts and Culture Board seeks mural proposals

The City of Georgetown’s Arts and Culture Board has issued a call for artist proposals for a 21-by-15-foot mural to be located on the building at 215 W. Eighth St. The mural will be on the side of the building that faces Rock Street. The goal of the mural is to provide public art that … Continue reading “Arts and Culture Board seeks mural proposals”

Austin Avenue lane closures April 2 and 6

Austin Avenue in downtown Georgetown will be reduced to one lane in each direction on April 2 and April 6. The lane closures on Austin Avenue from Sixth Street to Seventh Street are for construction work at the Lockett Building, located on the Square on the northwest corner of Seventh Street and Austin Avenue. The … Continue reading “Austin Avenue lane closures April 2 and 6”

Georgetown Parks and Recreation summer camp registration begins March 26

Georgetown Parks and Recreation will offer a variety of summer camps for area students from June 4-Aug. 10. Resident registration will begin Monday, March 26, and nonresident registration begins Tuesday, March 27. Age requirements, pricing, and schedules vary for each program. Summer camps are not licensed child care programs. All fees listed are charged per … Continue reading “Georgetown Parks and Recreation summer camp registration begins March 26”

GTX Residents: Free Spay/Neuter Clinics for Cats

Spring has sprung, and love is in the air in the animal world!  The Georgetown Animal Shelter is holding the second of three free spay/neuter clinic for cats on April 28. The goal of the clinics is to reduce the cat population in Georgetown.  This is the sixth year that the shelter has offered free … Continue reading “GTX Residents: Free Spay/Neuter Clinics for Cats”

Georgetown in second-healthiest county in Texas

Williamson is ranked the No. 2 healthiest county among the 242 counties ranked in Texas in the 2018 County Health Rankings, which were released yesterday. Georgetown is the county seat for Williamson County. The county health rankings are an annual report by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. … Continue reading “Georgetown in second-healthiest county in Texas”

Parks and Recreation hosts Eggstravaganza on March 24

The Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department hosts the annual Eggstravaganza Easter egg hunt at San Gabriel Park on March 24. Children are grouped by age to hunt for candy and toy-filled eggs, including a grand prize golden egg for each age division. Age divisions are age 2 and younger, ages 3-5, and ages 6-8. Egg … Continue reading “Parks and Recreation hosts Eggstravaganza on March 24”

Proposed annexation of Berry Creek Highlands

The City of Georgetown is considering a voluntary annexation of property into the city limits.  The Public Hearings will be held at the March 27, 2018 meeting at 3 pm and March 27, 2018 at 6 pm. City Council meetings are located at the City Council Chambers, 101 E. 7th Street, at the northeast corner … Continue reading “Proposed annexation of Berry Creek Highlands”

Downtown parking ambassadors to start

Later this month, two downtown parking ambassadors will start working in the downtown parking zone around the Williamson County Courthouse Square. The primary roles for the part-time City of Georgetown employees will be to provide information to residents and visitors on the Square and enforce the three-hour parking ordinance. The downtown parking ambassadors are expected … Continue reading “Downtown parking ambassadors to start”

Georgetown Public Library named as finalist for National Medal for Museum and Library Service

The Institute of Museum and Library Services today announced the Georgetown Public Library has been named a finalist for the 2018 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. The library is one of 29 finalists named. The National Medal is the nation’s highest honor given to museums and libraries for service to their communities. For … Continue reading “Georgetown Public Library named as finalist for National Medal for Museum and Library Service”

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