Animal shelter seeking donations for the holidays
Our furry friends at the Georgetown Animal Shelter want to remind everyone to keep them in mind throughout the holiday season, but especially on Giving Tuesday, Dec. 3. Monetary donations are encourage; however, donated items also help to support the shelter’s animal welfare programs. For donation ideas, there is an Angel Tree in the shelter … Continue reading “Animal shelter seeking donations for the holidays”
Breakfast Bites: 2030 Plan Update
The Breakfast Bites meeting on Dec. 11 will feature Nathaniel Waggoner, the City’s long range planning manager, and Housing Coordinator Susan Watkins presenting “The City of Georgetown 2030 Plan Update.” The informal meeting opens at 8 a.m. in the Friends Room at the Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. Eighth St. The presentation will start at … Continue reading “Breakfast Bites: 2030 Plan Update”
Proposed Voluntary Disannexation of 80.929 Acres
The City of Georgetown is considering a voluntary disannexation of property from the city limits. The public hearing will be held at the December 10, 2019 City Council meeting at 6 pm. City Council meetings are located at the City Council Chambers, 510 W. 9th Street. The area being considered for voluntary disannexation is approximately … Continue reading “Proposed Voluntary Disannexation of 80.929 Acres”
Arts and Culture Board seeks grant proposals for projects, events
The Georgetown Arts and Culture Board is seeking grant proposals for art, music, theater, dance, and cultural heritage events or projects to take place in Georgetown between April and September 2020. The call for grant proposals opens Dec. 1. Nonprofit organizations, schools, informal arts and culture organizations, and individual artists who are creating public art, … Continue reading “Arts and Culture Board seeks grant proposals for projects, events”
2019-20 Sculpture Tour awards announced
The City of Georgetown Arts and Culture Board has awarded Marble Falls sculptor Dan Pogue the first prize award in the 2019-20 Sculpture Tour, a juried year-long outdoor exhibit in the vibrant Georgetown Cultural District. Pogue won for his piece “One Trick Pony,” a cast bronze sculpture inspired by carousel ponies. The sculpture is located … Continue reading “2019-20 Sculpture Tour awards announced”
Thanksgiving holiday city facility closings
City of Georgetown offices and facilities will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. There is no solid waste or recycling collection on Thanksgiving Day (details below). City facilities and offices closed Nov. 28-29 include the following: Animal Shelter, 110 W.L. Walden Drive City Hall, 808 … Continue reading “Thanksgiving holiday city facility closings”
Lighting of the Square on Nov. 29
Celebrate the holiday season at the annual Lighting of the Square event on the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, Nov. 29. The event will be held on the east steps of the historic Williamson County Courthouse, 710 S. Main St. The festivities include entertainment from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mayor Dale Ross and Williamson County Judge … Continue reading “Lighting of the Square on Nov. 29”
Shop Small Business Saturday and be a hero
Shoppers are invited to Shop Small with local merchants during the annual Small Business Saturday event on Saturday, Nov. 30. This year’s theme is Be a Hero! Shop Small! Celebrate how you can be a hero to a small business, by shopping local this holiday season. The day will kick off at 10 a.m. at … Continue reading “Shop Small Business Saturday and be a hero”
Texas Speed and Performance expanding in Georgetown
Georgetown-based Texas Speed and Performance, a high-performance aftermarket automotive parts retailer, is expanding its operations in Georgetown. Founders Trevor Doelling and Jason Mangum have plans to construct two buildings through their real estate company Motion Commercial Properties LLC. Motion Commercial Properties purchased 157 acres next to the Georgetown Municipal Airport and will build two commercial … Continue reading “Texas Speed and Performance expanding in Georgetown”
Community Thanksgiving on Nov. 28
Organizers of the communitywide Thanksgiving dinner on Thanksgiving Day are seeking volunteers and monetary donations. Community Thanksgiving takes place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 28. A traditional Thanksgiving meal is served to 500 people at the Georgetown Community Center, 445 E. Morrow St. This event is free and open to the … Continue reading “Community Thanksgiving on Nov. 28”
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