Georgetown expands outage texting service to water customers
Beginning Aug. 1, Georgetown water utility customers will receive a text message letting them know they are now enrolled in the City’s real-time, water outage texting service. Once launched, enrolled customers will be able to receive real-time updates via text message to and from 512-930-3640. Water outages must still be reported by phone by calling … Continue reading “Georgetown expands outage texting service to water customers”
Gather Round Georgetown Project Expo provides feedback, learning opportunities for multiple City projects, plans
The City of Georgetown is hosting the Gather Round Georgetown Project Expo on Aug. 3 to give residents and business owners the chance to help shape our community’s future, as well as to share what you love about Georgetown, ideas, and concerns. Bring your family from 6-8 p.m. to City Hall, 808 Martin Luther King … Continue reading “Gather Round Georgetown Project Expo provides feedback, learning opportunities for multiple City projects, plans”
Mosquito trap tests positive for West Nile virus in Georgetown
A mosquito trap sample collected in the City of Georgetown has tested positive for West Nile virus. This testing is part of Williamson County and Cities Health District’s Integrated Vector Management program. The positive test was indicated in lab results received on June 29 from the Texas Department of State Health Services lab in Austin. … Continue reading “Mosquito trap tests positive for West Nile virus in Georgetown”
South San Gabriel Trail expansion opened June 22
A new section of the South San Gabriel Trail, connecting University Avenue to the Wolf Ranch subdivision, opened June 22. The 0.7-mile trail was designed by Halff and Associates and constructed by Lone Star Site Works. The construction cost for the project was $1.2 million and was paid for by the 2008 voter-approved parks bond. … Continue reading “South San Gabriel Trail expansion opened June 22”
City seeks feedback on Unified Development Code diagnostic report
The City is seeking comments on a diagnostic report of the Unified Development Code (UDC) as part of the UDC update process. The report assesses the existing UDC and provides recommended changes and updates based on best practices, stakeholder interviews, and community input from a January 2023 online survey. Residents and stakeholders will be able … Continue reading “City seeks feedback on Unified Development Code diagnostic report”
City facility closures for July 4
City of Georgetown offices will be closed Tuesday, July 4, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. There will be normal solid waste and recycling collection on July 4. The annual Sertoma Club Family July 4 Celebration starts at 11 a.m. July 4 in San Gabriel Park. Fireworks will start about 9:30 p.m. More details … Continue reading “City facility closures for July 4”
Protect your family and pets from the heat this summer
As temperatures rise, the City wants to remind you to protect your family and pets against hot temperatures and heat-related illnesses on local summer excursions. Protect pet paws In hotter temperatures, it becomes increasingly dangerous for your dog to go on walks on concrete and asphalt. Asphalt absorbs heat throughout the day and stays hot … Continue reading “Protect your family and pets from the heat this summer”
July 4 Celebration at San Gabriel Park
The 40th annual Sertoma Club Family July 4 Celebration and fireworks display will be held at San Gabriel Park Tuesday, July 4. The event is sponsored by the Georgetown Sertoma Club with assistance from the City of Georgetown. Activities begin at 11 a.m. at San Gabriel Park and will include live entertainment starting at noon. … Continue reading “July 4 Celebration at San Gabriel Park”
Tweetalong with Georgetown Public Works street crews
This week to celebrate National Public Works Week, we decided to join Public Works Streets Foreman Anthony Aquilino for a tweetalong to learn about his job, the streets crew, and to see a day in the life of our Public Works Department in Georgetown. We started the day prepping for sidewalk repairs in the Pinnacle … Continue reading “Tweetalong with Georgetown Public Works street crews”
Updated: No mosquito trap tests positive for West Nile Virus in Georgetown last week
Update, June 5, 2023—Last week no mosquito samples tested positive for West Nile Virus in Georgetown. Williamson County and Cities Health District continues weekly monitoring and testing across the County. Protect yourself by following the 3Ds: Defend with EPA-approved insect repellent Dress in long sleeves & pants Drain standing water — A mosquito trap sample … Continue reading “Updated: No mosquito trap tests positive for West Nile Virus in Georgetown last week”
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