Georgetown Main Street Program Commended
Georgetown was recently commended by the Texas Historical Commission for successful annual progress as a designated Main Street community, one of 58 in Texas to be recognized this year. Cities were recognized at the winter meeting on February 10 of the Texas Main Street Program, which is a program of the Texas Historical Commission. As … Continue reading “Georgetown Main Street Program Commended”
Downtown West Project Open House on January 20
An open house meeting on the Downtown West project will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 20. The meeting is in the conference room at the Planning Department in the historic Light and Waterworks Building, 406 W. Eighth Street. (The Planning Department entrance is on the east side of the former … Continue reading “Downtown West Project Open House on January 20”
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”
Breakfast Bites on Sheraton Georgetown Dec. 9
The next quarterly Breakfast Bites panel on December 9 will focus on the Sheraton Georgetown Texas Hotel and Conference Center, which is set to open next summer. Panelists will provide insights into the ways that the new 225-room four-star hotel and 30,000 square foot conference center will be a game changer for Georgetown tourism. Breakfast … Continue reading “Breakfast Bites on Sheraton Georgetown Dec. 9”
Lighting the Square Essay Contest
This year the student winner of an essay contest will help Georgetown Mayor Dale Ross and Williamson County Judge Dan A. Gattis flip the switch to turn on the lights at the Lighting of the Square on November 27. The annual lighting event is at 5:30 p.m. on the Friday after Thanksgiving. Students in the … Continue reading “Lighting the Square Essay Contest”
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”
Downtown Low-Down Meeting October 14
Come find out about upcoming City projects and event updates at the next quarterly Downtown Low-Down meeting on Wednesday, October 14. The informal meeting starts at 8:30 a.m. at Roots Bistro, 118 W. Eighth Street. Coffee and light breakfast snacks will be provided. There will be updates from City staff on: Parking lot at MLK, … Continue reading “Downtown Low-Down Meeting October 14”
Living Uptown in Downtown: Breakfast Bites on Sept. 16
Many of Georgetown’s Victorian-era commercial buildings on the Square included shops and offices on the first floor and apartments on the second floor. While a few second-floor residences remain, a new generation of downtown residences is emerging. The Breakfast Bites panel Living Uptown in Downtown on September 16 will profile projects that offer residential living … Continue reading “Living Uptown in Downtown: Breakfast Bites on Sept. 16”
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”
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