Loram Technologies to build rail R&D center in Georgetown
A global rail maintenance and rail services company plans to start construction later this year on an innovation center for research and development in Georgetown. Loram Technologies, formally GREX, expects to employ 310 people at the center after the expansion, including 150 new positions. “The vision behind Loram Technologies Inc. is to build on GREX’s … Continue reading “Loram Technologies to build rail R&D center in Georgetown”
Updated: Energy cost impact + FAQ
City issues $48M debt issuance, no rate change for customers Updated, March 24: The City of Georgetown issued about $48 million in a 10-year bond to pay for the unbudgeted energy costs incurred due to February’s winter storm. City Council in a special-called meeting March 2 directed staff to pay the debt over 10 years … Continue reading “Updated: Energy cost impact + FAQ”
COVID-19 vaccines open to all adults March 29
All adults will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in Texas beginning Monday, March 29. The Texas Department of State Health Services expects vaccine supplies to increase next week, and providers in multiple parts of the state have made great strides in vaccinating people in the current priority groups. The state’s Expert Vaccine Allocation … Continue reading “COVID-19 vaccines open to all adults March 29”
Brazos River Authority: Lake Georgetown in Stage 1 Drought Watch
Lake Georgetown is in Stage 1 Drought Watch as a result of drier than normal conditions in portions of the Brazos River basin and drought trigger levels set by the Brazos River Authority’s Drought Contingency Plan. As of March 17, 2021, Lake Georgetown was at 67 percent of full capacity, according to the authority. Williamson … Continue reading “Brazos River Authority: Lake Georgetown in Stage 1 Drought Watch”
Breakfast Bites: Georgetown Gives Back
The Breakfast Bites meeting March 25 will feature Sydney Decker of “Hello Georgetown” presenting on “Georgetown Gives Back: Extending the Season of Giving Past the Holidays.” The informal meeting opens at 8:15 a.m. in the City Council Chambers at the Council & Court building, 510 W. Ninth St. The presentation will start at 8:30 a.m. and … Continue reading “Breakfast Bites: Georgetown Gives Back”
Williamson County Dell Diamond vaccine site to increase vaccine appointments
Williamson County’s vaccine provider Curative has opened up a vaccination site at Dell Diamond with the capacity to give 5,000 vaccine doses each day. With the increase in available appointments, residents who fall under the Texas Department of State Health Services’ (DSHS) priority phases 1a, 1b or 1c are encouraged to register on the County’s … Continue reading “Williamson County Dell Diamond vaccine site to increase vaccine appointments”
Georgetown seeks resident input for branding research process
Georgetown has partnered with North Star Place Branding + Marketing to develop a community brand for marketing the area to visitors, residents, and businesses in the year 2021 and beyond. “We want to hear from everyone in Georgetown about what makes our community special, so we can celebrate what we love about our community and … Continue reading “Georgetown seeks resident input for branding research process”
Miculek announced as Georgetown Public Library director
Sally Miculek was selected to serve as the director of the Georgetown Public Library following the retirement of Eric Lashley in January. After a nationwide search, Miculek was chosen from a number of qualified applicants. She had been the assistant library director for Georgetown for the past seven years and previously worked in the Austin … Continue reading “Miculek announced as Georgetown Public Library director”
Georgetown updates COVID-19 safety guidelines, reopens most facilities
Face coverings are still required in City facilities Most City of Georgetown facilities and lobbies have reopened to the public March 10 without capacity limits, in accordance with Gov. Greg Abbott’s Executive Order (GA-34) announced March 2. While most facilities will reopen to the public, the Library will continue to offer curbside pickup hours five … Continue reading “Georgetown updates COVID-19 safety guidelines, reopens most facilities”
Disaster Relief Resources for Winter Storm Uri
Click any of the links below to be taken to that section of the relief guide. For a downloadable version of this document, click here. For the most up-to-date information, please visit the websites or social media of these organizations. I. Local Resources a. Community Resources General Assistance Food Assistance Mental Health Resources Transportation Unemployment … Continue reading “Disaster Relief Resources for Winter Storm Uri”
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