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TIRZ revenues helps fund master plan

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Projects in the Downtown Master Plan will mainly be funded through the city’s Downtown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone.A Tax Reinvestment Zone, or TIRZ, provides a way for a set geographical area in the city to generate money that is solely used within that area.
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Master Plan looks 10 years ahead

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Downtown Georgetown wasn’t always the bustling economic, cultural and historic destination it is today for residents and tourists alike.

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Jarrell Community Library set for summer programming

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
The Jarrell Community Library will have its summer reading program from June 11 to July 26. This year’s theme is “Adventures of the Library” where participants will have adventures with reading challenges, crafts, STEM and group activities.
Mary Castaneda helps her granddaughter Juliana Orlando, 17, get ready to go onstage for the 2024 Richarte High School Commencement held at the Rodney and Mary Klett Performing Art Center on Thursday, May 23, 2024. 62 seniors received their diploma tonight, with the total expected to reach 77 total graduates by the end of summer. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Mary Castaneda helps her granddaughter Juliana Orlando, 17, get ready to go onstage for the 2024 Richarte High School Commencement held at the Rodney and Mary Klett Performing Art Center on Thursday, May 23, 2024. 62 seniors received their diploma tonight, with the total expected to reach 77 total graduates by the end of summer. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Richarte High School graduates celebrate

Andy Sharp
Friday, May 24, 2024

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Downtown Master Plan approved

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, May 23, 2024
After more than a year and a half of planning, Georgetown City Council approved the first reading of its updated Downtown Master Plan on Tuesday, May 14.

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City looks at capital improvements

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, May 23, 2024
The City of Georgetown has “minimal capacity” to take on new capital improvement projects, and over the next four years will prioritize finishing already-approved work to open up both financial and planning capacity in the future.
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