Georgetown cracking down on homes, businesses violating watering schedule
The city says that with its increasing population, they have to take steps to make sure its water treatment plant isn't overrun during the heat of summer.
City of Georgetown asking residents to reduce watering to avoid one-day-per-week limit
The city says that water use from irrigation is leading to record demand on the water treatment system, with production exceeding 90 percent of plant capacity on multiple days in the past week.
Georgetown's 2020 Red Poppy festival canceled due to COVID-19
According to city officials, the 21st annual Red Poppy Festival was canceled after it was originally rescheduled from April to October of this year.
Georgetown enacting water use restrictions beginning July 14
Georgetown residents are asked to make sure they are only watering on scheduled days based on their address, not watering from noon to 7 p.m. and never watering on Mondays.
Georgetown updates mask order to require face coverings in public
The city says its order will stay in place until Williamson County reports a positive test rate of seven percent or lower over a two-week average.
103-year-old Georgetown man makes world record qualifying tandem skydiving jump
If the record is made official, Baschke would beat the current record holder, Verdun Hayes, who made his jump in May 2017 in the United Kingdom when he was 101 years and 38 days.
Three Georgetown Fire Department employees test positive for COVID-19
The firefighters all work in three different city facilities and wore personal protective equipment when interacting directly with the public.
Multiple Williamson County cities pass their own mask ordinances
Georgetown, Hutto, Taylor, Cedar Park, and Round Rock have all passed a similar mask ordinance.
Southwestern University renames residence hall in honor of first Black student and graduate Ernest Clark
Ernest Clark enrolled at the university in fall 1965, initiating the school's desegregation 11 years after the landmark Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court case.
City of Georgetown closes Blue Hole Park to enforce physical distancing orders
The section of the trail going through Blue Hole Park will also be closed, and barricades will be installed at Scenic Drive and at Rock Street to close off the trail.
July 4th celebration in Georgetown canceled due to COVID-19
One factor in the decision was concern that residents in nearby cities that have canceled their own fireworks displays would come to Georgetown and potentially increase crowding in city parks.
Missing 15-year-old in Georgetown found safe
The Williamson County Sheriff's Office says the missing 15-year-old from Georgetown has been located and is in good health.
One killed in multi-vehicle crash involving 18-wheeler
The identity of the victim has not been released at this time.
Fourth of July firework shows across Central Texas in question due to COVID-19
Several local fireworks shows are still being scheduled, but to reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19 many daytime events are being scaled back or canceled.
What cities and states are doing to reform policing policies following George Floyd's death
States and cities across the United States are looking to reform policing policies in the aftermath of George Floyd's death.
Protesters around Georgetown Square joined by county, city leaders
Marches around the square happened throughout the afternoon, all from people wanting their message to be heard.
Hail storm in Georgetown damages homes, vehicles
The storm hit the northwest side of Georgetown shortly before midnight Wednesday and continued into Thursday morning.
Georgetown to open additional facilities, programs in June
The city says the opening comes in accordance with orders from Governor Abbott's office as well as the city's ability to provide staffing and essential safety measures like social distancing.
Georgetown Mayor Pro Tem resigns due to planned move
The resignation is effective Sunday, May 31. Nicholson is serving her first term on the Georgetown City Council after being elected in May 2017.
Georgetown remains seventh fastest growing city in U.S. two years in a row
Georgetown boasted a growth rate of 7.2% from July 1, 2018, to July 1 of 2019, resulting in a population estimate of 79,604.