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”
Police Explorer Post Recognized
The Georgetown Police Explorer Post 152 was recognized at the City Council meeting on Tuesday. Exploring is a leadership and skill development program that introduces high school aged students to the field of law enforcement. The Explorer Post 152 trains at weekly meetings and learns to work through various scenarios similar to those encountered by … Continue reading “Police Explorer Post Recognized”
10 Years of Pet Adoptions at Georgetown Animal Shelter
Break open the cat nip and hand out some dog treats. The Georgetown Animal Shelter is celebrating 10 years in its current home on October 17 from 1 to 4 p.m. Volunteers and staff will offer guided tours and shelter dogs will show off their agility course moves. There will be an Ask the Vet … Continue reading “10 Years of Pet Adoptions at Georgetown Animal Shelter”
Austin Classical Guitar Ensemble to Perform in Library Oct. 18
The Austin Classical Guitar Ensemble, under the direction of Eric Pearson, will perform in the library on Sunday, Oct. 18, at 2 pm. The program will consist of arrangements of earlier period works by Bach, Palestrina and Saint-Saëns as well as works by contemporary composers for guitar ensemble including Roland Dyens, Francis Kleynjans and Jürg … Continue reading “Austin Classical Guitar Ensemble to Perform in Library Oct. 18”
Monthly Yard Trimmings Collection Starts Oct. 1
Yard trimmings collection moves to a monthly year-round schedule for City of Georgetown residents in the city limits starting October 1. The monthly yard trimmings collection day will be on the first recycling pickup day of that month for customers inside city limits. There is no change in the monthly cost to customers as a … Continue reading “Monthly Yard Trimmings Collection Starts Oct. 1”
Sidewalk Master Plan Receives Two Awards
The Sidewalk Master Plan will receive an award from the Central Texas American Planning Association. The award for Best Long Range Plan of 2015 will be presented at the association’s annual awards event on September 26 in Bastrop. In October, the plan will be recognized during the annual conference of the American Planning Association Texas … Continue reading “Sidewalk Master Plan Receives Two Awards”
Five Artists to Participate in Sculpture Demonstrations Sept. 19 in the Library
Five accomplished Texas sculptors will demonstrate varied creative techniques in the Lobby of the Georgetown Public Library on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 1 to 3 p.m. The demonstration is open to the public free of charge, and will be a friendly and informal come-and-go event where attendees can observe and talk with the artists as they work and explain their process. Mary … Continue reading “Five Artists to Participate in Sculpture Demonstrations Sept. 19 in the Library”
Art Exhibit by Williamson County Art Guild in Library Through Sept. 26
The Williamson County Art Guild exhibits examples of their members’ work in the exhibit space on the second floor of the Georgetown Public Library through September 26. The exhibiting artists will be available for conversation at an artists reception in the library on Sunday, Sept. 6, at 1 pm. The reception and exhibit are free and … Continue reading “Art Exhibit by Williamson County Art Guild in Library Through Sept. 26”
Vote for the Best of Georgetown, TX in September
Where’s the best place to take kids in Georgetown? Where is the best lunch spot? The best dessert? The best wedding venue? During the month of September, vote in the online poll for the Best of Georgetown, TX with 42 categories for local businesses, attractions, services, and activities in Georgetown. Voting starts on September 1 … Continue reading “Vote for the Best of Georgetown, TX in September”
// Previous/next page navigation.
