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.
Georgetown authorities searching for 15-year-old last seen in northwest Austin
Georgetown police are searching for 15-year-old Payton Jacobson who was last seen in northwest Austin on May 8.
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 brings back its Sunset Movie Series this summer
The City of Georgetown is bringing back its Sunset Movie Series this summer. It's a free community event.
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.
Road rage incidents increase in Central Texas, officials say
A father of a victim of road rage is speaking out after his son, along with his 8-year-old granddaughter and 2-year-old grandson were followed and shot at on I-35.
Nonprofits can apply for grant funding in Georgetown for 2022-23 fiscal year
Eligible nonprofits can apply by June 8 at 5 p.m. for Strategic Partnerships for Community Services grant funding for the City’s 2022-23 Fiscal Year, which begins Oct. 1.
Anderson High School golf team wins state title
Anderson High School took home the 5A state golf title thanks in part to some strong play from future Texas Longhorn Keaton Vo.
Man open fires on driver in Georgetown road rage incident
Sean says his son and two young grandchildren were the victims of a road rage incident while driving northbound on I-35 to Georgetown.
Georgetown looking to triple current lifeguard staff with May 13 hiring event
Lifeguards can earn from $10.50 to $16.50 an hour depending on the position and experience and the city says certification will be provided.
H-E-B building new store in Georgetown at Wolf Lakes Village
The new H-E-B store will be located in the Wolf Lakes Village neighborhood in Georgetown, Texas. It is expected to be complete sometime in spring 2023.