TxDOT to begin paving projects in Georgetown
The Texas Department of Transportation will begin several paving projects, including portions of the I-35 northbound frontage road, Austin Avenue, and University Avenue, on Aug. 6. Repaving work on University Avenue from I-35 to Inner Loop is scheduled to begin Aug. 6 and is expected to take three months to complete. The contractor on the … Continue reading “TxDOT to begin paving projects in Georgetown”
City street maintenance projects begin Aug. 7
Street resurfacing on city streets with hot-in-place recycling is scheduled to begin next week. Additional street resurfacing projects including a double course surface treatment are also expected to begin later this summer on portions of SE Inner Loop, Maple Street, Country Club Road and Northwest Boulevard. The work schedule can be affected by weather conditions, … Continue reading “City street maintenance projects begin Aug. 7”
Former Mayor George Garver remembered
Former Georgetown Mayor George Garver passed away on July 27 at his residence in Prairie Village, Kansas. He was 85. Garver was elected mayor in 2008 and was re-elected to a second term in 2011. He and his wife Alice lived in the Sun City neighborhood in Georgetown from 1997 through 2016. In the six … Continue reading “Former Mayor George Garver remembered”
Council to consider voluntary annexations
The City Council is hosting public hearings for four voluntary annexations at the Aug. 8 and Aug. 22, 2017, meetings. Council will consider action on these items on Sept. 12, and a second reading is to be determined. Most of the described properties below are being annexed in anticipation of future development. Public hearing for … Continue reading “Council to consider voluntary annexations”
Citizen Police Academy fall session begins Aug. 24
The Citizen Police Academy is a 10-week course to educate citizens about all aspects of the Georgetown Police Department. The fall 2017 academy, which begins Aug. 24, is instructed by police officers from various divisions of the police department. The deadline to apply is Aug. 14. Session topics include the history of policing, laws and … Continue reading “Citizen Police Academy fall session begins Aug. 24”
Budget for 2018 builds for the future
New roads and capacity for a growing city are among key items in the proposed City budget for the 2018 fiscal year, presented yesterday to the City Council by City Manager David Morgan. The budget supports City services, builds infrastructure for the future, and provides competitive compensation for employees, while lowering the tax rate and … Continue reading “Budget for 2018 builds for the future”
City Receives Recognition for Transparency from Texas Comptroller
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced the City of Georgetown is the latest local government entity to achieve specific transparency goals through the Comptroller’s Transparency Stars program. Georgetown received a star in the area of Traditional Finances, which recognizes entities for their outstanding efforts in making their spending and revenue information available. “By providing meaningful financial … Continue reading “City Receives Recognition for Transparency from Texas Comptroller”
Low cost vaccine clinic for pets
The Georgetown Animal Shelter will conduct a low-cost vaccination clinic on Saturday, July 29, 8:30-11 a.m. The walk-in clinic is for cats and dogs. Help protect your pet from diseases they can pick up outside. The clinic is open to all, whether you live in Georgetown or not. Pets may also get a free microchip with … Continue reading “Low cost vaccine clinic for pets”
CARTS service to transition to GoGeo bus service in August
The City of Georgetown is launching its first fixed-route bus system this August, which means some changes for the City’s current on-demand bus riders. The GoGeo fixed-route bus and American’s with Disabilities Act paratransit service will hit the streets Aug. 21 with four routes meeting at a transit hub at the Georgetown Public Library, 402 … Continue reading “CARTS service to transition to GoGeo bus service in August”
Georgetown receives 2017 National Main Street accreditation
The City of Georgetown’s Main Street Program has been designated as an accredited Main Street America program for meeting rigorous performance standards set by the National Main Street Center. Each year, the National Main Street Center and its coordinating program partners announce the list of accredited Main Street America programs in recognition of their exemplary … Continue reading “Georgetown receives 2017 National Main Street accreditation”
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