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 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.

City of Georgetown looking for artists to showcase sculptures in outdoor exhibit

Sculptures will be installed in October and will be on display until October 2023. All sculptors with works selected to be in the tour will be awarded a cash prize.

17 Georgetown ISD teachers placed in externship summer program to expand knowledge

The program is a collaboration between Rural Capital Area employers, the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Georgetown ISD to provide middle and high school educators’ professional development opportunities to enrich the classroom to career connections made for students.

Lack of lifeguards impacting pools across Central Texas

Some of your favorite swimming spots might even be closed this summer because of the lack of lifeguards.

Troubadour Festival brings barbecue, live music to Georgetown

Over 40 barbecue vendors from all over Texas make up the Troubadour Festival, a first-of-its-kind event in Georgetown.

Georgetown to celebrate grand opening of Heritage Community Garden June 16

The renovated community garden features 25 in-ground garden beds, 48 raised beds, and eight ADA-accessible beds, which are open for gardeners to begin planting flowers, vegetables, and fruit.

City of Georgetown hires Cory Tchida as new police chief

Interim Police Chief Cory Tchida was one of three finalists from the more than 50 applicants who applied for the position from across the country.

Georgetown is the fastest-growing city in the nation, report says

According to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Georgetown is the fastest growing city or town of more than 50,000 people in the country.

Ubiquity breaks ground on open-access fiber system in Georgetown

Ubiquity’s open-access model makes the fiber system available to multiple tenants, including any local and national cable and internet service providers, as well as other technology platforms, such as 5G wireless cell sites.

City of Georgetown pool hours modified due to lifeguard shortage

The City of Georgetown is still hiring for lifeguards and swim instructors. Lifeguard pay ranges from $10.50-$16.50 an hour depending on position and experience. Lifeguard certification will be provided.

Georgetown fire stations now have microchip scanners for lost pets

The fire stations are not able to take possession of any pets. If owners cannot be reached or identified, fire personnel can give guidance as to the next steps.

Georgetown, Texas nurse who survived stroke shares his story

A Georgetown nurse survived a stroke earlier this year, so for National Stroke Awareness Month, he's sharing his story.

Georgetown ISD Education Foundation awards more than $34,000 in grants for teachers

The purpose of the program is to fund innovative and creative educational projects that align with the district's Learner Profile and impact student learning. 

3 display sheep stolen from Georgetown assisted living facility

Georgetown police say seven adult and two baby sheep have been stolen over the past eight years, worth about $8,400.