GTX Residents: Free Spay/Neuter Clinics 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 28. The goal of the clinics is to reduce the cat population in Georgetown. This is the sixth year that the shelter has offered free … Continue reading “GTX Residents: Free Spay/Neuter Clinics for Cats”
Georgetown in second-healthiest county in Texas
Williamson is ranked the No. 2 healthiest county among the 242 counties ranked in Texas in the 2018 County Health Rankings, which were released yesterday. Georgetown is the county seat for Williamson County. The county health rankings are an annual report by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. … Continue reading “Georgetown in second-healthiest county in Texas”
Proposed annexation of Berry Creek Highlands
The City of Georgetown is considering a voluntary annexation of property into the city limits. The Public Hearings will be held at the March 27, 2018 meeting at 3 pm and March 27, 2018 at 6 pm. City Council meetings are located at the City Council Chambers, 101 E. 7th Street, at the northeast corner … Continue reading “Proposed annexation of Berry Creek Highlands”
Downtown parking ambassadors to start
Later this month, two downtown parking ambassadors will start working in the downtown parking zone around the Williamson County Courthouse Square. The primary roles for the part-time City of Georgetown employees will be to provide information to residents and visitors on the Square and enforce the three-hour parking ordinance. The downtown parking ambassadors are expected … Continue reading “Downtown parking ambassadors to start”
Georgetown Public Library named as finalist for National Medal for Museum and Library Service
The Institute of Museum and Library Services today announced the Georgetown Public Library has been named a finalist for the 2018 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. The library is one of 29 finalists named. The National Medal is the nation’s highest honor given to museums and libraries for service to their communities. For … Continue reading “Georgetown Public Library named as finalist for National Medal for Museum and Library Service”
Georgetown named as finalist in Bloomberg Philanthropies’ 2018 Mayors Challenge
Georgetown is one of 35 Champion Cities selected this week as finalists in the 2018 U.S. Mayors Challenge, a nationwide competition that encourages city leaders to develop innovative ideas that confront challenges facing their cities. Georgetown was selected as a finalist amongst more than 320 applications. The City now advances to the six-month “Test, Learn, … Continue reading “Georgetown named as finalist in Bloomberg Philanthropies’ 2018 Mayors Challenge”
Candidates file for City Council election in May
The candidate filing period for the City Council District 1 and 5 elections in Georgetown on May 5 ended today at 5 p.m. Incumbent Anna Eby and Mary Calixtro have filed for District 1, and Kevin Pitts has filed to run in District 5. Incumbent Ty Gipson announced he would not seek re-election in the … Continue reading “Candidates file for City Council election in May”
Georgetown Accepting Proposals to Purchase Downtown Properties
The City of Georgetown is accepting proposals from potential buyers for three city-owned buildings. The buildings for sale are the historic post office at 113 E. Eighth St., the Municipal Court/City Council Chambers at 101 E. Seventh St., and the Visitors Center at 103 W. Seventh St. The Municipal Court and the Visitors Center buildings … Continue reading “Georgetown Accepting Proposals to Purchase Downtown Properties”
Holt Cat breaks ground on Georgetown facility
Holt Cat, a Caterpillar equipment sales, rental, parts and service dealer, broke ground Jan. 30 on a regional Caterpillar facility at 2101 Airport Road near the intersection of Lakeway Drive and I-35. The 85,000-square-foot facility is expected to open by summer 2019 and create 130 new jobs with a net benefit to the City of … Continue reading “Holt Cat breaks ground on Georgetown facility”
Citizen Police Academy spring session
The Citizen Police Academy is a 12-week course taught by police officers to educate citizens about all aspects of the Georgetown Police Department. Classes in the spring 2018 academy include code of criminal procedure, accident investigations, use of force, crime scene investigations, hostage negotiations, special weapons and tactics, and victim services. The deadline to apply … Continue reading “Citizen Police Academy spring session”
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