City of Georgetown seeks applications for Civic Leadership Academy
The City of Georgetown’s Civic Leadership Academy, which was established in 2021, seeks to educate, connect, and inspire leaders to develop a strong commitment to community service for the greater good of Georgetown. The academy provides a learning experience for existing and emerging leaders to understand City services and functions, while building the skills and … Continue reading “City of Georgetown seeks applications for Civic Leadership Academy”
Georgetown Arts and Culture Board awards grants for 2022 Round II
The Georgetown Arts and Culture Board approved $12,100 in grants in July to local arts and culture organizations to help with funding local arts and culture programming that includes visual art, music, and performance art in Georgetown. The funding is for events in Georgetown taking place between Oct. 1, 2022, and March 31, 2023. Grant … Continue reading “Georgetown Arts and Culture Board awards grants for 2022 Round II”
Tweetalong with Sun City’s Water Matters Group member John Steele
This week we joined the Sun City Water Matters Group for a tweetalong to learn about the group and to see a day in the life of a Water Matters member in Georgetown. Water Matters Group is made up of volunteer residents of Sun City focused on water conservation and water-saving education and is a … Continue reading “Tweetalong with Sun City’s Water Matters Group member John Steele”
Street maintenance sales tax election called for Nov. 8
Georgetown residents will vote on a street maintenance sales tax when they go to the polls on Nov. 8. At its regular meeting on Tuesday, City Council approved an ordinance on second and final reading to call an election on Nov. 8 for the 0.25 percent sales tax for street resurfacing and repair. State law … Continue reading “Street maintenance sales tax election called for Nov. 8”
FM 971 road project dedicated
The FM 971 roadway expansion and realignment project was dedicated today with officials from the City of Georgetown, Texas Department of Transportation, and Chasco Constructors. The project involved expanding FM 971 to four lanes from Austin Avenue to Gann Street with turn lanes, sidewalks, and a pedestrian underpass at Austin Avenue. The new roadway aligns … Continue reading “FM 971 road project dedicated”
GAF Energy announces second U.S. solar roof manufacturing facility in Georgetown, Texas
New facility will create hundreds of jobs producing the world’s first nailable solar shingle GAF Energy, a Standard Industries company and a leading provider of solar roofing in North America, has signed a lease and begun construction on a 450,000 square-foot facility in Georgetown, Texas. The manufacturing facility will be located on the southeast corner … Continue reading “GAF Energy announces second U.S. solar roof manufacturing facility in Georgetown, Texas”
City launches FlashVote surveys for resident input
The City of Georgetown is initiating a new platform to receive quick, regular feedback from its residents. Georgetown residents can now sign up for FlashVote, a survey tool that allows residents to have a voice in city government through text, email, or voice responses. “I encourage all our residents to sign up,” City Manager David … Continue reading “City launches FlashVote surveys for resident input”
Trucks and Tunes event July 28
The City of Georgetown Economic Development Department is hosting Trucks and Tunes, featuring food trucks and live music from 4-7 p.m. July 28. The event will be at the Georgetown City Center, located at Forest and Ninth streets near the historic Light & Waterworks building. Three food trucks will be onsite, and there will also … Continue reading “Trucks and Tunes event July 28”
ERCOT calls for voluntary energy conservation 2 to 9PM Wednesday, July 13
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is asking Texans to voluntarily conserve energy between 2 and 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 13, and issued a watch for a projected reserve capacity shortage with no market solution during that time. Read the full notice.
ERCOT calls for voluntary energy conservation 2-8PM Monday, July 11
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is asking Texans to voluntarily conserve energy between 2 and 8 p.m. Monday, July 11. ERCOT also issued a watch for a projected reserve capacity shortage with no market solution during that time. Read the full notice.
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