Featured Events and Updates
Tech Tip Tuesday: 5 Tips to Create Secure Passwords
Creating and using secure passwords is the key to protecting your data and accounts. Whether it be shopping, social media, or financial institutions, keeping your online accounts protected is crucial. While many use the same password for years and often use the same password for every account, this is not a reliable wa...
Apr 23, 2024
Two-Step Inn 2024: Texas Spirit Conquers Rainy Day 1!
Georgetown, TX: Day 1 - Saturday at the Two-Step Inn was a wild ride, but in the best way possible. Sure, the weather forecast threatened to put a damper on the festivities, but the amazing festival organizers and the ever-so-prepared attendees turned what could have been a washout into a weekend full of fun, family, a...
Apr 21, 2024
Georgetown Announces Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event - May 18th
Georgetown, TX: The City will host a free household hazardous waste collection event from 9 a.m.-noon May 18, 2024, at the Georgetown Municipal Complex, 300-1 Industrial Ave. The event will be available for up to 500 eligible Georgetown solid waste customers who have solid waste service through Texas Disposal Systems. ...
Apr 10, 2024
Tech Tip Tuesday: How to Avoid Fraudulent Websites
Fraudulent websites can trick unsuspecting visitors into downloading malware, giving away important information, or entering credentials. You can encounter a website like this through email, search engine, or website redirection. The best way to avoid fraudulent websites is by making sure your company has strong anti-v...
Apr 09, 2024
Georgetown's Two Step Inn Festival: Schedule, Street Closures, and Venue Details - April 20-21
Georgetown, TX: The City looks forward to welcoming music fans to San Gabriel Park on April 20-21 for Two Step Inn. Some streets and lanes surrounding San Gabriel Park will be completely closed for the festival.β―Festival staging, which includes safety fencing, will begin Wednesday, April 10, and continues through Fri...
Apr 04, 2024
$462,000 Grant from the Department of Transportation Will Help Expand the Drone Program in Georgetown ISD
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS - Georgetown ISD is excited to announce the award of a $462,209 grant from the Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) through their Blue Skies Ahead project. The grant will fund the continuation and expansion of the drone program in the district. "It's no secre...
Apr 01, 2024
Meet Georgetown's Newest Adoptable Stars: Daisy Dukes & Squeaky Pete the Guinea Pig
In the heart of Georgetown, our local regional animal shelter is home to some of the most adorable furry and fluffy friends you could ever hope to meet. Today, highlighted by the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter, a spotlight on two unique characters who are looking for their forever homes. Daisy Dukes, 4 year...
Apr 01, 2024
Williamson County Unveils Enhanced CR 245: Bridging Communities from Reagan to Williams
Georgetown, TX: Williamson County celebrated the completion of the CR 245 construction project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The project reconstructed the former two-lane roadway to an interim three-lane roadway, with a center turn lane and right turn lanes at specific locations. The interim roadway is the first phas...
Mar 26, 2024
Adopt a New Best Friend in Georgetown: Meet Romeo and Ronny!
Hello, Georgetown! If you're looking to expand your family with a bundle of love and joy, look no further! We have two adorable and affectionate animals who are eagerly waiting to become part of your life. Romeo, 1 year old, 42 pounds, male Hey there, I'm Romeo, here to steal your heart! I'm a one-year-old bundle of lo...
Mar 26, 2024
A+FCU Makes Donation to Pay Off Student Meal Balances in Georgetown ISD
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS - Georgetown ISD received a donation from A+ Federal Credit Union in Georgetown to pay off lunch balances for students at four campuses across the district in the amount of $1,138. "We know that banking on each other and building stronger communities benefits everyone," said Eric R. Kase, A+...
Mar 26, 2024
Tech Tip Tuesday:10 Signs Your Business Cybersecurity Needs an Upgrade
Are you concerned that your business cybersecurity might be outdated? In 2023 over 353 million people were impacted by data breaches. Protecting your employees, company information, and client information is critical to maintaining a trustworthy reputation and avoiding financial loss in the event of a breach. If you're...
Mar 26, 2024
Meet Acclaimed Author Elizabeth Crook at the Hill Country Authors Series on May 23
Georgetown, TX: The Hill Country Authors Series continues in May with the critically acclaimed Austin author, Elizabeth Crook, discussing her latest novel, The Madstone. Set in the Texas Hill Country of 1868, The Madstone is the riveting story of a pregnant young mother, her child, and the frontier tradesman who helps ...
Mar 26, 2024
Stitching Community and Creativity: Join The Caring Place's Textile Sale in April
Georgetown, TX The Caring Place is hosting its second Textile Sale on Thursday, April 11th through Saturday, April 13th, inside The Shops at The Caring Place located at 2000 Railroad Avenue in Georgetown, Texas. Find quilts, antique crochet, lace, fabric, upholstery, quilting fabric, notions, and more at this one-of-a...
Mar 19, 2024
East View High School Selected as First School in Texas to Perform Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS - Georgetown ISD's East View High School is among the 29 schools across the nation to become the first in their state or territory to perform the high school edition of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child outside of Broadway. Broadway Licensing Global's "Wands at the Ready" contest invited se...
Mar 19, 2024
Hey Y'all . . . Polly the Duck Needs a Quacker!
Georgetown, Texas - Several Georgetown organizations and businesses are coming together to help a duck in need. Polly, an adult female Pekin duck missing half of her bill, was found and brought to All Things Wild Rehabilitation Center in Georgetown, TX. Southwestern University's Makerspace 3D Print Studio has offere...
Mar 14, 2024
New Storywalk Installment
Parks & Recreation has teamed up with the Georgetown Public Library to combine two of our favorite things: stories and outdoor exploration! Check out our latest program, Tales on the Trails. What is Tales on the Trails? Tales on the Trails is a fun way to enjoy reading and the outdoors. It is our take on the Story ...
Mar 13, 2024
Summer Camp Registration Will Open on March 18 and 19
Georgetown Parks and Recreation are offering a variety of summer camps for area students. Resident registration will begin at 8 a.m. Monday, March 18, and nonresident registration will begin at 8 a.m. Tuesday, March 19. Age requirements, pricing, and schedules vary for each program. Summer camps are not licensed childc...
Mar 12, 2024
Tech Tip Tuesday: The Dangers of Vishing for Your Business
Over 59 million people in the U.S. alone fell victim to vishing in 2021. In 2023 following, vishing attacks rose 142%. While not as common as email phishing and lesser known, vishing (voice phishing) can be just as detrimental to your business. Let's take a deeper look at what vishing is and how cybercriminals use it. ...
Mar 12, 2024
Georgetown Parks and Recreation to Host Family Pickleball Play Day in Georgetown - April 6th
Georgetown Parks and Recreation will host a Pickleball Family Play Day from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at the Georgetown Tennis Center, 400 Serenada Drive. The event is open to participants age 6 and older and will include an introduction to pickleball basics and instruction for youth and adults, followed by game p...
Mar 11, 2024
Cen-Tex Mini Golf's Special Spring Break 2024 Schedule!!
Spring Break 2024 is upon us, and Cen-Tex Mini Golf is excited to announce extended hours to ensure everyone gets a slice of the fun! Whether you're a mini golf aficionado or looking for a fun family activity, mark your calendars with our special Spring Break schedule: Friday, March 8th: 5 PM - 10 PM Saturday, March 9t...
Mar 09, 2024
Preservation Georgetown Welcomes Kimberlee Fleury to the Board of Directors
Georgetown, Texas - Preservation Georgetown is pleased to announce Kimberlee Fleury has joined the Board of Directors. Kimberlee is a local Coldwell Banker real estate agent with many years of experience owning a successful retail hardwood flooring business with her husband, Al. Her background in flooring intertwined ...
Mar 05, 2024
Georgetown ISD to Host Job Fair on March 23
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS - Georgetown ISD will host a job fair on Saturday, March 23 from 9 am to noon at Tippit Middle School, 1601 Leander Road. Anyone is welcome to attend the job fair and learn about available job opportunities in GISD. Visit with campus administrators and department heads to learn about various career o...
Mar 05, 2024
Georgetown Water Utility to Upgrade Water Metering System
Georgetown Water Utility has started a project to upgrade its water metering system, including access to live usage data and the installation of 23,500 smart meters across the water utility service area by September 2025. A brief interruption of water service could occur during the installation of the new meters. Throu...
Mar 01, 2024
Georgetown Secures Future Water Supply Through 2050 Amid Rapid Growth
Georgetown, TX: In 2022, the City began updating its long-term water and wastewater planning to address faster-than-anticipated growth, modify long-term needs, and recommend steps for securing the additional water sources necessary to meet those needs in the coming years and decades. Finalized and released publicly in ...
Mar 01, 2024
Gardening in Georgetown: Secure Your Spot at Heritage Community Garden
The City of Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting reservations for plots at the Heritage Community Garden, 2100 Hutto Road. The community garden features 25 in-ground garden beds, 48 raised beds, and eight ADA-accessible beds for gardeners to begin planting flowers, vegetables, and fruits. Plots a...
Mar 01, 2024