Businesses can open to 75 percent capacity as hospitalization rates go down
Update: Williamson County announced Jan. 31 that the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission has permitted bars in the County to open at 50 percent capacity. Williamson County was notified Jan. 30 by the Texas Department of State Health Services that it is no longer in a high hospitalization area. Since the COVID-19 hospitalization rate has been … Continue reading “Businesses can open to 75 percent capacity as hospitalization rates go down”
Black History Month events in February
There are several ways to recognize Black History Month in Georgetown throughout February. Georgetown Public Library The Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. Eighth St., offers items available for curbside check out to enrich Black History Month. Library staff also encourages people to participate in the African American Read-in, an initiative to read works by Black … Continue reading “Black History Month events in February”
Virtual Chase the Chief 5K and Fun Run on March 7-12
The ninth annual Chase the Chief 5K and Fun Run is going virtual this year. Registration is open, and participants will be able to participate at their own pace in their own space March 7-12. The goal of Chase the Chief is to encourage students and their families to lead active, healthy lives. This event … Continue reading “Virtual Chase the Chief 5K and Fun Run on March 7-12”
Georgetown Parks and Recreation to host virtual Cupid’s Chase 5K and Fun Run
The 26th annual Cupid’s Chase 5K and Kids Fun Run is going virtual in 2021. The virtual race will take place Feb. 13-21 with participants completing 3.1 miles at the location of their choice. The registration cost is $25 for the 5K for ages 11 and up and $10 for the Kids Fun Run for … Continue reading “Georgetown Parks and Recreation to host virtual Cupid’s Chase 5K and Fun Run”
New pet for Christmas? Here’s what you need to know
Did your family get a new puppy or kitten for Christmas this year? Here are some important things to remember when caring for your new pet in the City of Georgetown. Leash your pet: Always leash your pet in public. It is against City ordinances for dogs to be at large in the city limits, … Continue reading “New pet for Christmas? Here’s what you need to know”
Georgetown Parks and Recreation to host virtual youth fishing derby
Georgetown Parks and Recreation will host a virtual Youth Fishing Derby Jan. 16-31 at Blue Hole Park, 100 Blue Hole Park. Admission into the derby is free and open to youth age 12 and younger. A fishing permit is required for anglers age 17 and older. All participants must register in advance to be eligible … Continue reading “Georgetown Parks and Recreation to host virtual youth fishing derby”
Recycling Christmas trees and boxes this holiday season
City of Georgetown residents are encouraged to recycle Christmas trees, boxes, and wrapping paper to reduce material going to the landfill. If you recycle your tree, please remove the tree stand and any garland, ornaments, or lights. Artificial trees cannot be recycled. Curbside pick-up: Texas Disposal Systems customers in the city limits of Georgetown can … Continue reading “Recycling Christmas trees and boxes this holiday season”
2020-21 Sculpture Tour awards announced
The City of Georgetown Arts and Culture Board has awarded John Mark Luke the first prize award in the 2020-21 Sculpture Tour, a juried year-long outdoor exhibit in the historic downtown Georgetown Cultural District. Luke won for his piece “Interaction of Thought V,” a piece created from laminated wood, clear fiberglass and resin, steel rebar, … Continue reading “2020-21 Sculpture Tour awards announced”
City provides electric rate relief to customers starting in January 2021
Georgetown electric utility customers will see a decrease to the power cost adjustment, or PCA, on their monthly electric bills starting with their January 2021 energy consumption. The City is decreasing the PCA charge by $0.01 per kilowatt hour, resulting in a new PCA of $0.01375 per kilowatt hour (kWh) from $0.02375 per kWh. Georgetown … Continue reading “City provides electric rate relief to customers starting in January 2021”
City Council District 2 runoff election results
The Williamson County Elections office posted final unofficial results in the Dec. 15 runoff election for City Council District 2: Race Candidate Votes Percent City Council District 2 Shawn Hood 857 66.54 Lisa King 431 33.46 See complete Dec. 15, 2020, runoff election results at wilco.org/elections. Votes will be canvassed at a special City Council … Continue reading “City Council District 2 runoff election results”
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