Georgetown
City of Georgetown offers updates about ice storm
Katherine Hamilton
The City of Georgetown released the following alerts Wednesday afternoon to help residents get through the rest of the ongoing ice storm.
City facility closures
City facilities and some services will remain closed Thursday, February 2.
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
No power? Check Georgetown’s outage map to see if your outage has been reported
Katherine Hamilton
Experiencing a power outage in Georgetown? You’re not alone.
The City of Georgetown Wednesday afternoon reported that city staff continues to receive reports of power outages caused by ice-laden tree limbs falling on power lines.
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
The Austin-based taco chain is one of over a dozen projects filed with the department throughout January 2023. (Photo courtesy Torchy's Tacos)
Torchy's Tacos files permits for Georgetown restaurant
Brigid Cooley
Permits were filed earlier this month to construct a Torchy’s Tacos in Georgetown. Paperwork was submitted with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Public Notice
Public Notice — February 1, 2023
Public Notices
Notice of Application and Opportunity to Request a Public Meeting for a New Municipal Solid Waste Facility
Aviso de Solicitud y Oportunidad para Pedir una Reunión Pública para una Nueva Planta de Residuos Sólidos Municipales Solicitud de Registro No.
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Weather postpones Georgetown’s State of City address until February 15
Brigid Cooley
Georgetown’s State of City address, originally scheduled for February 1, has been postponed because of inclement winter weather.
The event will now take place at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, February 15, at City Hall, 808 South Martin Luther King Jr. Street.
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Friends brave an icy day to walk their dogs near North Drive in Taylor on February 3, 2022. (Sun Archive)
Update: Georgetown and Jarrell ISD schools closed Tuesday due to weather
Katherine Hamilton
The ongoing cold snap has caused changes in area school district schedules. Classes and all school activities have been canceled for Tuesday, January 31, in both Georgetown and Jarrell ISDs. Both districts announced the closure about 3 p.m. on Monday.
Monday, January 30, 2023
A mural designed by artist Yasaman Mehrsa will be created in honor of Williamson County and Georgetown’s 175 year history this spring, as both the county and city look to celebrate the milestone with the community.
Mural selected to represent city, county for 175th birthday celebration
Kate St. Clair
The design for a mural to honor the 175 year history of both Williamson County and the City of Georgetown has been selected.
The winning selection, named after the theme for the 175th birthday celebration, is “Still Making History” by artist Yasaman Mehrsa.
Sunday, January 29, 2023
Public Notice
Public Notice — January 29, 2023
Public Notices
Notice of Application and Opportunity to Request a Public Meeting for a New Municipal Solid Waste Facility
Aviso de Solicitud y Oportunidad para Pedir una Reunión Pública para una Nueva Planta de Residuos Sólidos Municipales Solicitud de Registro No.
Friday, January 27, 2023
Cupid Chase 5K and Fun Run.
Roundabout: Things to do in Georgetown this February
News Staff
Musicale at Southwestern
February 3, 3 p.m.
The Sarofim School of Fine Arts’ Music Department will present “Musicale,” is a regularly occurring recital that showcases the performances our music students have been developing throughout the semester.
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Goodwater parents Lane White and Maria Melo help construct the new coop. (Photos by Katherine Anthony)
An egg-cellent teaching opportunity at Goodwater Montessori School
Katherine Hamilton
Goodwater Montessori School students will soon be counting their chickens — and the revenue they’ll be making in egg sales during their study of microeconomics.
Parents, staff and students gathered Saturday, January 21, to build a chicken coop to house several dozen chickens.
Thursday, January 26, 2023