Georgetown Re-certified a Scenic City
For the second time in five years, Georgetown was recently certified as a gold-level Scenic City by Scenic Texas. Georgetown was initially certified as a gold-level Scenic City in 2010 and was one of 20 cities to be certified or re-certified this summer. Georgetown is one of 58 cities in Texas to be certified as … Continue reading “Georgetown Re-certified a Scenic City”
Updated: Mosquito Samples Positive for West Nile Virus in 78628
Updated 2015/10/29: New maps added; Areas have been sprayed Wednesday and Thursday mornings and will be sprayed Friday morning (Oct 30), weather permitting. Map: Route 1 – Spray Area – Oct 27 2015 Map: Route 2 – Spray Area – Oct 27 2015 Map: Sprayed areas – Oct 27 2015 Mosquito samples collected last week … Continue reading “Updated: Mosquito Samples Positive for West Nile Virus in 78628”
Formula 1 Driver Tries Police Driving Course
Millions of fans across the world will be watching the U.S. Grand Prix Formula One race at the Circuit of the Americas course in Austin this weekend. Driver Valtteri Bottas, a Finnish 26-year old on the Williams Martini Racing team, is currently fifth in the Formula 1 standings. Before the big race day on Sunday, … Continue reading “Formula 1 Driver Tries Police Driving Course”
Collectible Ornament Sale: Southwestern Cullen Building
A limited-edition collectible brass Christmas ornament featuring the historic Cullen Building at Southwestern University is now on sale. The cost of the ornament is $20, tax included. The ninth annual ornament sale is a project of the Georgetown Main Street Program. The Cullen Building was constructed between 1898 and 1900 and is listed on the National … Continue reading “Collectible Ornament Sale: Southwestern Cullen Building”
FM 1460 Project Breaks Ground
Construction on the Farm to Market 1460 project officially started today at a groundbreaking ceremony with local, state, and federal officials. The two-year project by the Texas Department of Transportation involves building a four-lane road in the 3.5 mile segment from Quail Valley Drive to University Boulevard. FM 1460 is a key north-south arterial between … Continue reading “FM 1460 Project Breaks Ground”
Call for Arts and Culture Grant Proposals
The Georgetown Arts and Culture Board invites grant proposals for art, music, theatre, and cultural heritage events or projects to take place in Georgetown between December 1, 2015 and September 30, 2016. The total budget for grants is $20,000. Recent grants have averaged $2,000 apiece. Nonprofit organizations, schools, and informal arts and culture organizations are … Continue reading “Call for Arts and Culture Grant Proposals”
Wind Turbines Powering Georgetown
Wind turbines are providing for Georgetown’s energy needs three months ahead of schedule. The Spinning Spur 3 wind farm near Amarillo, which was projected to start producing electricity in January, became operational September 28. The wind plant is now providing energy to meet most of Georgetown’s daily power needs, positioning Georgetown on the path to … Continue reading “Wind Turbines Powering Georgetown”
Art Hop Exhibit at Art Center and Library Oct. 2-30
The Georgetown Art Center and the Georgetown Public Library are the locations for the 2015 Art Hop exhibit. Now in its eighth year, the Art Hop is a statewide arts competition that celebrates Texas artists. Hundreds of artists from 71 cities across Texas entered works in the competition; 150 works of art from 112 artists were selected to … Continue reading “Art Hop Exhibit at Art Center and Library Oct. 2-30”
Phone Scammers Pose as City Employees
Phone scammers who claim to be requesting payment for a City of Georgetown utility account have recently called Georgetown utility customers. Seven local businesses have contacted the Customer Care Center for the utility to report someone calling and trying to get them to pay a utility bill over the phone. Don’t be fooled. A similar … Continue reading “Phone Scammers Pose as City Employees”
Finance Chief Micki Rundell Retires
When Micki Rundell was hired as the City’s accounting director in 1993, Georgetown was a little town with a population less than 18,000. Georgetown has more than tripled in size and is now a fast-growing city of 56,000. Along the way at major milestones marking Georgetown’s transition from small town to city, Rundell has been … Continue reading “Finance Chief Micki Rundell Retires”
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