Eric Lashley named Texas Librarian of the Year
At the annual meeting of the Texas Library Association last week, Georgetown Public Library Director Eric Lashley was named Librarian of the Year. The annual award is given to a librarian in Texas who has shown extraordinary leadership and service within the library community over the past 12 to 18 months. The Librarian of the … Continue reading “Eric Lashley named Texas Librarian of the Year”
City reviews housing policies, requests input on gateways
At Tuesday’s meeting, City Council reviewed proposed housing policies as part of the ongoing 2030 Comprehensive Plan update. This plan acts as a guide for the City’s growth and development decisions. One of the stated goals of the plan is to ensure “access to diverse housing options and preserve existing neighborhoods for residents of all … Continue reading “City reviews housing policies, requests input on gateways”
City maintains AA+ bond rating
Last week, rating agency Standard and Poor’s affirmed the City’s AA+ bond rating. The City has maintained this rating since 2009. The factors cited in Georgetown’s rating include strong economic growth, strong management practices and financial policies, a strong budget process, and good cash and debt management. Per the report, “Georgetown is one of the … Continue reading “City maintains AA+ bond rating”
Georgetown Utility Systems recognized nationally for reliability and safety
In April, Georgetown Utility Systems attained diamond level status under the American Public Power Association’s Reliable Public Power Provider program. This is the program’s highest level of recognition and is only awarded after a rigorous application process and outside review. The RP3 designation recognizes public power utilities that demonstrate proficiency in four key disciplines: reliability, … Continue reading “Georgetown Utility Systems recognized nationally for reliability and safety”
Early voting for City Council races begins April 22
Early voting starts Monday, April 22, for the City Council election in Georgetown. The early in-person voting period is April 22-27 and April 29-30. Election Day is May 4. For voters in the City of Georgetown, the May 4 ballot includes elections for City Council Districts 3, 4 and 7. Incumbent John Hesser and Michael … Continue reading “Early voting for City Council races begins April 22”
Volunteers needed to make Red Poppy Festival a zero waste event
Each year, thousands of people attend Georgetown’s signature event, the Red Poppy Festival. And each year, attendees generate more than 10,000 pounds of waste. Last year, nearly 70 percent of the waste was diverted away from the landfill, either by composting or recycling. In an ongoing effort to reduce the festival’s impact on the landfill, … Continue reading “Volunteers needed to make Red Poppy Festival a zero waste event”
Council approves two-day watering schedule, new drought plan
City Council approved the first reading of amendments to two ordinances related to water conservation at its meeting Tuesday. The changes update the City’s water use requirements ordinance to make the current two-day watering schedule for irrigation systems and hose-end sprinklers the permanent watering schedule. The new, permanent two-day watering schedule for irrigation systems and … Continue reading “Council approves two-day watering schedule, new drought plan”
Historic District development changes approved
Changes to the City’s development code related to structures in historic districts were approved on second reading by the City Council at their meeting on Tuesday. The new rules go into effect on April 24. The process to make changes to the Unified Development Code related to historic structures started last summer. The City conducted … Continue reading “Historic District development changes approved”
GTX Residents: Free Spay/Neuter Clinic 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 27. The goal of the clinics is to reduce the cat population in Georgetown. This is the seventh year that the shelter has offered free … Continue reading “GTX Residents: Free Spay/Neuter Clinic for Cats”
Low Cost Shot Clinic for Pets May 25
The Georgetown Animal Shelter will conduct its next low-cost vaccination clinic of the year on Saturday, May 25, 8:30-11 a.m. The walk-in 13clinic is for cats and dogs. Help protect your pet from diseases they can pick up outside! Pets may also get a FREE microchip with the purchase of any vaccine. No appointments. Cash … Continue reading “Low Cost Shot Clinic for Pets May 25”
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