The Texas Society of Sculptors holds their ninth annual show in the Georgetown Public Library this summer. The show, which opened June 26 and runs through September 23, includes 70 works of art by 29 artists. The annual exhibit is hosted by the Library with sponsorship from the City of Georgetown Arts and Culture Board. Works are on display throughout the public areas of the Library.

Reception on July 17

On Sunday, July 17, at 1 p.m., the sculptors will assemble on the library’s second-floor Bridge for an awards ceremony and reception, to which the public is invited. On the day of the reception, the library’s Live Music in the Library event will occur at 2 p.m., so attendees can enjoy the reception and awards ceremony upstairs at 1 p.m., then listen to the music at 2 p.m.

At the reception, awards will be presented for first, second, and third place. A Librarian’s Choice award will be presented for a sculpture selected by the library staff. Additionally, prizes will be awarded for various media. The Georgetown Arts and Culture board has donated $1,800 for cash awards, and Christina Rudofsky with Round Rock Arts will serve as judge for the exhibit. During the reception the artists will be available for conversation and questions.

Demonstrations on September 17

Sculpture demonstrations will be held on Saturday, September 17 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the library Lobby. The demonstrations are a come-and-go event, free and open to the public. Participating sculptors are Frank Maglio (metal and stone), Dar Richardson (clay), Joe Kenney (bronze), Mary Griffin (bronze), and Bill Stuewe (wood).

The Texas Society of Sculptors’ Ninth Annual Summer Show can be viewed all the hours the library is open, which are Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 12 to 5 p.m. The library is at 402 W. Eighth Street, Georgetown, Texas, 78626.

For more information, call the Georgetown Public Library at (512) 930-3551.

The Music on the Square summer concerts on the Courthouse lawn continue during the month of July. These free concerts each Friday in June, July, and August start at 6:30 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, grab dinner-to-go from a local restaurant, and enjoy an evening of great live music.

Here’s the lineup for July:

• July 1: Square Tones playing Americana and classic rock
• July 8: Bluegrass Showmen playing bluegrass
• July 15: Wilson String Family Band playing American popular tunes
• July 22: Bob and Johnny playing 70s and 80s classics
• July 29: Jimi Lee playing acoustic jazz

During the Music on the Square concerts, public restrooms are available inside the Williamson County Courthouse. Concerts are sponsored by the Georgetown Convention and Visitors Bureau, The Williamson Museum, and the Downtown Georgetown Association.

Downtown Parking

Parking for Music on the Square is available at these free public parking lots:

• 10th and Main streets (City lot)
• Austin Avenue and Fifth Street south of Monument Café (City lot)
• Sixth and Rock streets (County lot)
• Sixth and Main streets (City lot)
• Martin Luther King, Jr. and Eighth streets (City lot)
• Rock and Fourth streets (County public garage)

For a complete schedule, go to the Georgetown Convention and Visitors Bureau website at VisitGeorgetown.com, or download the free Explore Georgetown, Texas mobile app.

Georgetown is the nation’s fastest growing city with a population greater than 50,000, according to a news release today from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Georgetown’s population estimate was 63,716 in 2015 with a growth rate of 7.8 percent between July 1, 2014 and July 1, 2015. Georgetown added 4,611 residents in that time period.

Georgetown was the second-fastest growing city above 50,000 in the U.S. from July 1, 2013 to July 1, 2014, according to the Census.

A ranking of the fastest growing cities in the U.S. above 50,000 population from July 1, 2014 to July 1, 2015. The Census estimates are based on sampling data.

Georgetown’s population was 47,400 in the 2010 decennial census. According to today’s estimate, Georgetown added 16,316 residents with a growth rate of 34 percent from 2010 to 2015.

Mayor Dale Ross offered some perspective on Georgetown’s recent growth rate. “Why are so many people moving to Georgetown? I think when they first visit here they recognize Georgetown is growing, however our quality growth has been guided and managed so that we have not lost our small town charm,” said Mayor Ross. “The nineteenth-century buildings on the Most Beautiful Town Square in Texas, our historic district, and our world-class park system tells our unique history. Our rich and proud history that goes back nearly 170 years is treasured. We also are leading the way with regards to innovating for the future with our move to 100 renewable energy from our city-owned utility. And we are encouraging bio-tech companies to call Georgetown their new home. In addition, we have great schools including the oldest chartered university in the state, Southwestern University, and our public safety operations are top-rated and include police, fire and our own EMS services. We have successfully built a bridge between the past and future which has allowed Georgetown to become the best city in the United States to live, work, play, raise kids, and retire.”

The news release from the Census about the fastest-growing cities in the U.S. in 2014 to 2015 is at census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2016/cb16-81.html.

An annual report for the City of Georgetown for the 2015 fiscal year is now available online and in print copies. The report, titled The Power of Innovation, highlights projects, initiatives, and financial information for the 2014 – 2015 fiscal year that started on October 1, 2014 and ended on September 30, 2015.

The report highlights projects and initiatives across five themes: planning, preparing, protecting, promoting, and playing. A financial section includes details on revenues, expenses, assets, assessed valuation, and taxes.

The annual report is available online at here. The document was designed by Presley Design Studio and features photographs by Rudy Ximenez.

A limited number of free printed copies of the annual report are available at the Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. Eighth Street. Pick up a copy near the book drop in the lobby or at the Reference Desk on the second floor.

The annual report provides a brief overview of the 2015 fiscal year with key financial information. The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, which is a much longer report for the 2015 fiscal year, is available online at finance.georgetown.org. Click the green box for “Annual Budget/Publications.”

John Hesser has won re-election in the District 3 City Council race.

The Williamson County Elections office has posted unofficial final results for the District 3 City Council election on May 7 in Georgetown.

These are the unofficial final results:

To see a complete May 7, 2016 election results, go to wilco.org/elections.