2019 Archive
January 2019
Georgetown City Center set to open in late January, Wolf Crossing development breaks ground, Negotiations for downtown building sales underway; City Events: Cupid’s Chase 5K and Fun Run; Recycling Christmas trees, lights and boxes, Best of Georgetown, TX Winners, Protect pipes, Holiday closings
February 2019
On The Table results presented to City Council, Red Poppy Festival poster art selected; City Events: Cupid’s Chase 5K and Fun Run, Real Estate Agent Workshop; 2018 Employee Awards, Georgetown Animal Shelter maintains no-kill status; City Events, 10th annual Georgetown Swirl, Chase the Chief 5K and Hammerlun Family Fun Run
March 2019
Good Neighbor Fund, Two-day per week watering schedule in place, Bulky waste pickups; Applications of spring Citizen Police Academy being accepted; City Events: 10th annual Georgetown Swirl, Chase the Chief 5K and Hammerlun Family Fun Run, Art in the Library, Live Music at the library
April 2019
Red Poppy Festival, Clay Shell honored with Paul Harris Fellow recognition; City Events: Vibrant Living! A Senior Empowerment Event; City Council election, Spring irrigation tune-up, Art exhibits at the Library, Earth Day programs focus on climate and the economy; City Events: Eggstravaganza, Live Music at the library
May 2019
City comprehensive plan update continues, Preservation Month, Water conservation reminder; City Events: Holocaust Remembrance Day event; City Council election, Memorial Day closings, Fire Stations 6 and 7 break ground, Call 811 before you dig; City Events: Water Safety Day, “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse”
June 2019
City Center grand opening, New irrigation schedule, Adult summer reading at the Library; Art at the Library, Recycling participation count; City Events: Animal Shelter at Mulligan’s, “Mary Poppins Returns,” Live Music at the Library, Music on the Square (The Music on the Square schedule has changed. For updates, visit visit.georgetown.org.)
July 2019
Hot tips to keep cool, Braun water tower under construction, Art in the Library; Independence Day Holiday, Sprinkler system checkup; City Events: Sertoma July 4 Celebration, Library hosts mobile planetarium, ‘Incredibles 2,’ Music on the Square
August 2019
New utility outage maps available, Summer watering, track water and energy use; City Events: Music on the Square; Fall and winter program registration, World Cinema, City Budget; City Events: Pirate Party at the recreation center, ‘How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World,’ Senior Dance
September 2019
Texas Society of Sculptors show and demos, Household hazardous waste vouchers; City Events: K-9 Kerplunk; Preventing falls, utility outage notices, Labor Day closings; City Events: Best of Georgetown, TX
October 2019
Remember your watering schedule this fall, Art Hop XII, Fire Prevention Week; Halloween safety tips, What’s Up Georgetown?, Sign up for E-bills; City Events: National Night Out, Adultish screening of “Us,” Halloween Festival, Father Daughter Dance
November 2019
City budget focused on quality of life and safety; City Events: Daylight Saving Time, Lighting of the Square; Cease the grease this holiday, Thanksgiving Holiday Closings, Be a Hero! Shop Small!, 2020 Vision: A commercial Real Estate Forecast for 2020; City Events: Best of Georgetown, TX, Youth Fishing Derby, Red Poppy Artwork, Community Thanksgiving
December 2019
Collectible Christmas ornament and greeting cards, Holiday string lights recycling, Art at the Library, City boards and commissions; City Events: Christmas Stroll; Blue Santa-toys for kids, Irrigation Systems, Holiday closings; City Events: Swim with Santa, Breakfast with Santa, Hype for the Holidays Teen Party
