PUC Approves Chisholm Trail Water District Consolidation
The Public Utility Commission of Texas voted on Thursday in a unanimous ruling to approve the transfer of the service area of the Chisholm Trail Special Utility District to the City of Georgetown. The transfer of the certificate of convenience and necessity or CCN to the City of Georgetown means that the City water utility … Continue reading “PUC Approves Chisholm Trail Water District Consolidation”
Recycling Christmas Trees and Boxes
City of Georgetown residents are encouraged to recycle Christmas trees, boxes and wrapping paper to reduce material going to the landfill. If you recycle your tree, please remove the tree stand and any garland, ornaments, or lights. Artificial trees cannot be recycled. Curbside Pick-up Texas Disposal Systems customers in the city limits of Georgetown can … Continue reading “Recycling Christmas Trees and Boxes”
City Offices Move to Eighth and MLK Streets
The City of Georgetown Planning Department is moving to the historic Light and Water Works building at the corner of Eighth and MLK Jr. streets. The red brick building with the smoke stack that was built in 1911 was most recently home to the police department for 30 years. The Economic Development Department and some … Continue reading “City Offices Move to Eighth and MLK Streets”
Georgetown on Top Christmas Destinations in America List
Georgetown was recently named a top 50 Christmas destination in America in a list published by Newsmax, an online news source. Georgetown is number 7 in the U.S. on the list and is the only Texas city in the top 19 places. San Antonio is number 20. According to the article, “Newsmax has rounded up … Continue reading “Georgetown on Top Christmas Destinations in America List”
Operation Warm Aims to Buy Coats for Local Kids
It’s December and the weather is getting colder, but not every child in Georgetown has a winter coat to stay warm. Georgetown firefighters have initiated Operation Warm to help ensure that every child in Georgetown has a warm coat to wear. The Georgetown Fire Department and the Georgetown Association of Professional Fire Fighters are sponsoring … Continue reading “Operation Warm Aims to Buy Coats for Local Kids”
Street Sealant Work in Sun City: Updated Dec. 7
Update, Dec. 7: The street sealant work in Sun City has been hampering residential seasonal shopping traffic and local parcel deliveries. To reduce disruptions, City crews will be finishing the roadways already started and suspending further sealing until after the first of the year. Existing work should be completed by Wednesday, December 9. (See the updated schedule … Continue reading “Street Sealant Work in Sun City: Updated Dec. 7”
Georgetown Arts & Culture Board Awards Grants to Local Organizations
The City of Georgetown Arts & Culture Board approved just over $20,000 in grants to local nonprofit organizations and schools in November. The grants will help fund local art, music, theatre, and cultural heritage events or projects in Georgetown. The amounts and projects funded in this grant cycle are: Festival of the Arts for two Festival events (a … Continue reading “Georgetown Arts & Culture Board Awards Grants to Local Organizations”
Blue Santa Collecting Toys for Kids
Blue Santa’s elves are busy in their workshop getting ready for the annual campaign to provide toys to children in need in Georgetown. Each year Blue Santa, a program of the Georgetown Police Department, provides toys to more than 1,500 children in Georgetown. And each year Blue Santa needs your help. Blue Santa is collecting … Continue reading “Blue Santa Collecting Toys for Kids”
Call for Proposals: Downtown Georgetown Mural
The City of Georgetown’s Arts and Culture Board is issuing a call for artist proposals for a mural to be located on the rear wall of 107 W. Seventh Street, Georgetown, Texas. The goal of the mural is to provide a piece of public art of interest to residents and visitors that tells the story of how Henry … Continue reading “Call for Proposals: Downtown Georgetown Mural”
Animal Shelter Sets Record for Live Outcomes
The Georgetown Animal Shelter has reached a major milestone by attaining the highest live outcome rate ever achieved by the shelter. In the fiscal year that ended on September 30, the shelter’s live outcome rate was 96 percent for cats and dogs. The 4 percent annual euthanasia rate, which means the shelter has again attained … Continue reading “Animal Shelter Sets Record for Live Outcomes”
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