Georgetown hires new director of economic development
Cameron Goodman will be taking over the role on Oct. 10. He most recently served as economic development director in Leander.
City of Georgetown hosts Trick or Treat Trail event Oct. 27
The free event will feature trick or treat booths set up by vendors and community partners followed by a movie screening of “Hotel Transylvania” in the Legacy Pavilion.
Fire code changes in Georgetown following death of 75 dogs at pet resort
Many people have advocated for changes to Georgetown's fire code after 75 dogs perished in a fire at the Ponderosa Pet Resort last year.
Pregnant Ukrainian refugee and family in Georgetown ask for help getting back on feet
A Ukrainian family, who came to Texas amid the Russia-Ukraine war, is asking for help getting back on their feet.
Georgetown street resurfacing project to begin next week
Streets are selected for resurfacing treatments based on the Pavement Condition Index study that grades roadway surface conditions and recommends treatments based on road conditions and traffic volumes.
Man taken into custody for shooting wife, Georgetown police say
Georgetown police said a woman was taken to a hospital following a shooting Wednesday afternoon.
Georgetown Rec Center to close Sept 5-11 for maintenance, upgrades
Some upgrades include removing and replacing existing strength and cardio equipment in the weight room and spin bikes in the loft, as well as installing new divider curtains in the basketball gyms.
Georgetown Visitors Center to close for repairs
The city says the center at 103 W. Seventh Street will be closed from Monday, August 22 through Wednesday, August 24.
Georgetown seeking artist proposals for Painted Rain Barrel Project
Georgetown's Water Conservation Team is looking to bring awareness to sustainable watering resources with its first annual Painted Rain Barrel Project.
Georgetown Arts and Culture Board approves over $12K in grants
The funding is for events in Georgetown taking place between Oct. 1, 2022, and March 31, 2023.
List of Central Texas school districts' first day of school
Back to school is just around the corner, and Del Valle is the first district in the area to kick off classes, on Tuesday, August 9.
San Gabriel Fire: Wildfire nearly contained, but still remains threat
Fire crews spent the day attacking hotspots that remained within the 451 acre scare. Monday afternoon, Walter Flocke with the Texas A&M Forest Service said the fire was 90% contained.
CapMetro collecting school supplies for local kids
CapMetro is partnering with H-E-B and For the Children for the back-to-school supplies drive on Saturday July 23 and Saturday July 30 at four H-E-B locations.
City of Georgetown to host free event featuring food trucks, live music
Trucks and Tunes will be held from 4-7 p.m. and is a free and open to the public.
Roads closed following large gas leak in Georgetown, avoid the area
Traffic is being diverted through subdivisions and shopping centers. Residents are being asked to avoid the area and to seek alternate routes, if possible.
Missing McGregor teens found in Georgetown; man arrested
Asha Lynn Cross, 14, and Emilee Solomon, 14, both went missing on June 29. On Tuesday, the girls were found and a man was arrested.
Georgetown in Stage 2 of Drought Plan, restricts watering to one day per week
Officials are restricting watering with an irrigation system or hose-end sprinkler effective June 28 due to sustained high water use nearing system treatment capacity.
Austin-area animal shelters are overcrowded; adoptions and foster care needed
On July 2, Austin Pets Alive, the Austin Animal Center, Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter, and Georgetown Animal Shelter will host an adoption event.
Georgetown Police seeking assistance in locating missing 15-year-old
Have you seen her? Georgetown police are searching for missing 15-year-old Samarh "Sam" Power.
Georgetown Animal Shelter to remain closed until June 23 due to staff shortages
The shelter has been closed since June 19 due to staffing shortages and it had anticipated reopening on June 21 but says it now expects to reopen on June 23.