Founders Park Open House on May 4
An open house meeting on proposed improvements for Founders Park will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 4. The meeting is at Founders Park, at the northwest corner of the intersection of S. Church Street and Ninth Street. The park is behind Grace Heritage Center, 811 S. Main Street. At the … Continue reading “Founders Park Open House on May 4”
Shotgun House Renovation Work
Repair work on the Shotgun House at 801 West Street will begin on May 9. The work on the historic structure coincides with Preservation Month, which is celebrated each year in May. The Georgetown Cultural Citizen Memorial Association holds educational events at the Shotgun House about the history of the African American community in Georgetown. … Continue reading “Shotgun House Renovation Work”
Red Poppy Festival in Downtown Georgetown April 22 – 24
The 17th annual Red Poppy Festival on the downtown Square in Georgetown is this weekend on April 22 – 24. The biggest annual festival on the Most Beautiful Town Square in Texas starts on Friday night with three days of music, entertainment, and family fun. Tracy Lawrence is the headliner at the Saturday night street … Continue reading “Red Poppy Festival in Downtown Georgetown April 22 – 24”
Georgetown Utility Systems Receives National Recognition for Reliability and Safety
Georgetown Utility Systems has been recognized recently in two national recognition programs by the American Public Power Association, which represents more than 2,000 public power utilities in the U.S. Georgetown was one of 29 electric utilities in the nation to earn Reliable Public Power Provider, or RP3 status this month. Georgetown earned the platinum level … Continue reading “Georgetown Utility Systems Receives National Recognition for Reliability and Safety”
Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on April 30
To help protect the water supply and reduce household risks, bring unwanted medications to Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 30 in Georgetown. Drugs that are expired or unused will be collected—no questions asked—from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sun City Legacy Hills Park Pavilion, 200 Del Webb Boulevard and the Williamson … Continue reading “Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on April 30”
Suicide and Crime Victims Support Groups
This month, in cooperation with Georgetown Police Department Victim Services, The Christi Center, a non-profit grief support center, will be starting a meeting for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. In January, The Christi Center began offering a Georgetown support group for those who have lost a loved one to crime. Both … Continue reading “Suicide and Crime Victims Support Groups”
GTX Residents: Free Spay/Neuter for Cats
The Georgetown Animal Shelter is conducting the second of three free spay/neuter clinic for cats on April 30. The goal of the clinics is to reduce the cat population in Georgetown. This is the fifth year that the shelter has offered free spay/neuter clinics for cats, and it seems to be making a difference in the number … Continue reading “GTX Residents: Free Spay/Neuter for Cats”
Red Poppy Art on the Square April 4 – May 5
Attendees at Georgetown’s 2016 Red Poppy Festival on April 22 to 24 will enjoy an outdoor art installation of thousands of deep red ceramic poppies by artist Jen Rose. The poppies will blanket the west lawn of the Williamson County Courthouse in Georgetown’s downtown Square. The piece, entitled Blood of Heroes Never Dies, commemorates Texas World … Continue reading “Red Poppy Art on the Square April 4 – May 5”
Street Sealant Work Update
Updated, March 23: The application of street sealant in Sun City remains suspended. Transportation Department staff are working with the product manufacturer to identify the reasons for tracking in recent applications. The street sealant product is used to fill small cracks and prevent oxidation of the road surface to extend the pavement life. Transportation Department … Continue reading “Street Sealant Work Update”
Austin Avenue Bridges Public Meeting on March 31
The City of Georgetown is initiating a public involvement process for the Austin Avenue Bridges Project. The first public meeting will be held on Thursday, March 31 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. Eighth Street. This is the first of a series of meetings planned to engage and involve … Continue reading “Austin Avenue Bridges Public Meeting on March 31”
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