From Impact News, February 27, 2009...
Construction on Toll 45 SE has begun and is expected to be complete by late April. The 7.4-mile, four-lane roadway will connect IH 35 to Toll 130 just south of FM 1327 near the City of Mustang Ridge.
This corridor will create easier access from south Austin to Georgetown allowing motorists to avoid IH 35. Six exits, three for eastbound traffic and three for westbound traffic, will allow access to Crane Road, Wright Road, FM 1625, Turnersville Road and US 183. The project is funded by the Texas Department of Transportation’s Mobility Funding and will cost an estimated $139 million.
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Thursday, March 5, 2009
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Sun City Bus Pilot Route Ends February 7
From Georgetown City News, February 2, 2009...
The Sun City - Downtown pilot bus route, which started on November 28, is ending service this week. The last day of service for the pilot bus route is Saturday, February 7. The bus route operated by the Capital Area Rural Transportation System is part of a pilot program to gauge ridership for a fixed-route bus system in Georgetown.
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The Sun City - Downtown pilot bus route, which started on November 28, is ending service this week. The last day of service for the pilot bus route is Saturday, February 7. The bus route operated by the Capital Area Rural Transportation System is part of a pilot program to gauge ridership for a fixed-route bus system in Georgetown.
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Sunday, January 25, 2009
Census Bureau to open office in Georgetown
From statesman, January 22, 2009...
The Census Bureau is gearing up for its decennial count in Central Texas with the opening of an office in Georgetown on Friday and the launch of its recruiting effort for employees and counters.
The Georgetown office is the first census office opening in the Austin area and the fourth to open in Texas. It covers 15 counties, including Travis, Williamson and Bastrop. Three more offices will open in the Austin area in October, but their locations have yet to be determined, census officials said.
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The Census Bureau is gearing up for its decennial count in Central Texas with the opening of an office in Georgetown on Friday and the launch of its recruiting effort for employees and counters.
The Georgetown office is the first census office opening in the Austin area and the fourth to open in Texas. It covers 15 counties, including Travis, Williamson and Bastrop. Three more offices will open in the Austin area in October, but their locations have yet to be determined, census officials said.
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Friday, January 23, 2009
Tail Waggins Dog Bakery • Georgetown
From Impact News, January 16, 2009...
As a nutritionist, Hamar started researching food ingredients in dog food and made changes to her own pets’ diets. She found that dogs, like people, were healthier when on a better diet.
“I only sell the highest quality foods — nothing that I wouldn’t feed my own dog,” she said.
Hamar left nursing and opened Tail Waggins Dog Bakery as an online business in 2002. Two years after the launch, Hamar opened a 900 sq. ft. retail storefront and expanded her wares from dog treats to raw food, dry foods and other pet goods. Fast forward one year and Tail Waggins is now in a 6,000 sq. ft. space.
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As a nutritionist, Hamar started researching food ingredients in dog food and made changes to her own pets’ diets. She found that dogs, like people, were healthier when on a better diet.
“I only sell the highest quality foods — nothing that I wouldn’t feed my own dog,” she said.
Hamar left nursing and opened Tail Waggins Dog Bakery as an online business in 2002. Two years after the launch, Hamar opened a 900 sq. ft. retail storefront and expanded her wares from dog treats to raw food, dry foods and other pet goods. Fast forward one year and Tail Waggins is now in a 6,000 sq. ft. space.
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Georgetown Medical Complex breaks ground
From Impact News, January 16, 2009...
A group of 25 doctors and outside investors will break ground on a $30 million medical plaza in Georgetown in late January. The 99,600 sq. ft. building will be the first of two to sit on the 15-acre site on Austin Avenue and is expected to be completed by December 2009.
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A group of 25 doctors and outside investors will break ground on a $30 million medical plaza in Georgetown in late January. The 99,600 sq. ft. building will be the first of two to sit on the 15-acre site on Austin Avenue and is expected to be completed by December 2009.
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Friday, January 16, 2009
Georgetown Recreation Center Grand Opening on January 31
From Georgetown City News, January 6, 2009...
The City celebrates the Grand Opening of the new Recreation Center on Saturday, January 31. Ceremonies start at 10 a.m. followed by facility tours and demonstrations. Memberships also will be on sale at the Grand Opening. Regular use of the facility begins on Monday, February 2.
The new center features an indoor pool, a new aerobics room, and an outdoor splash pool that will open for the summer swim season. Other features at the new 65,000 square-foot center include weight and cardio areas, a multi-purpose room for martial arts and other classes, a spinning area, and a larger babysitting room with access to an outdoor playground. The existing center will be renovated this spring to become a teen and senior activity area.
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The City celebrates the Grand Opening of the new Recreation Center on Saturday, January 31. Ceremonies start at 10 a.m. followed by facility tours and demonstrations. Memberships also will be on sale at the Grand Opening. Regular use of the facility begins on Monday, February 2.
The new center features an indoor pool, a new aerobics room, and an outdoor splash pool that will open for the summer swim season. Other features at the new 65,000 square-foot center include weight and cardio areas, a multi-purpose room for martial arts and other classes, a spinning area, and a larger babysitting room with access to an outdoor playground. The existing center will be renovated this spring to become a teen and senior activity area.
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Rail Meets Road With the TriTrack EV
From Wired, January 1, 2009...
The Progressive Automotive X-Prize and its promise of $10 million to whoever develops a 100 mpg car has drawn some pretty wild ideas, but the bullet-shaped TriTrack electric car designed by Roane Inventions takes the cake.
TriTrack combines the versatility of a car with the speed -- and cost -- of light rail in an electric three-wheeler you can drive on the street or ride on an elevated monorail at speeds reaching 180 mph. It's purely a concept at this point, and given that it would cost hundreds of millions of dollars to build the monorail in just one city, it's likely to stay that way. But inventor Jerry Roane insists TriTrack is a viable alternative to internal combustion.
“This concept is not just some guy tinkering in a garage," Roane says. "Our 10.5 acre site in Georgetown, Texas, is fully equipped and has several technologists poised to make this a reality.”
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The Progressive Automotive X-Prize and its promise of $10 million to whoever develops a 100 mpg car has drawn some pretty wild ideas, but the bullet-shaped TriTrack electric car designed by Roane Inventions takes the cake.
TriTrack combines the versatility of a car with the speed -- and cost -- of light rail in an electric three-wheeler you can drive on the street or ride on an elevated monorail at speeds reaching 180 mph. It's purely a concept at this point, and given that it would cost hundreds of millions of dollars to build the monorail in just one city, it's likely to stay that way. But inventor Jerry Roane insists TriTrack is a viable alternative to internal combustion.
“This concept is not just some guy tinkering in a garage," Roane says. "Our 10.5 acre site in Georgetown, Texas, is fully equipped and has several technologists poised to make this a reality.”
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Destination retail in the works for Georgetown
From News 8 Austin, December 31, 2008...
Down the Alley Bistro in Downtown Georgetown has been in business for five years.
Owner Ralph Acquaro said he's got a good customer base, but it could be better.
"During the day we do fairly well because we have all the businesses, banks and law offices," he said. "It's at night that we're really looking to have more of an attraction down here."
Hearing about the possibility of a winery coming to town piqued Acquaro's interest.
"Yeah, it's a compliment for us," he said. "It would be great."
Georgetown's Economic Development Director Mark Thomas said retail development is a goal of the city's.
"Part of the downtown master plan is to get as much destination retail down on the square," he said.
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Down the Alley Bistro in Downtown Georgetown has been in business for five years.
Owner Ralph Acquaro said he's got a good customer base, but it could be better.
"During the day we do fairly well because we have all the businesses, banks and law offices," he said. "It's at night that we're really looking to have more of an attraction down here."
Hearing about the possibility of a winery coming to town piqued Acquaro's interest.
"Yeah, it's a compliment for us," he said. "It would be great."
Georgetown's Economic Development Director Mark Thomas said retail development is a goal of the city's.
"Part of the downtown master plan is to get as much destination retail down on the square," he said.
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Georgetown bracing for a budget shortfall
From News 8 Austin, December 29, 2008...
Fortune magazine may have listed Georgetown as the second best place in the country to start a new business, but a projected $800,000 sales tax revenue shortfall indicates the growing city isn't immune to a bad economy.
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Fortune magazine may have listed Georgetown as the second best place in the country to start a new business, but a projected $800,000 sales tax revenue shortfall indicates the growing city isn't immune to a bad economy.
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Saturday, December 27, 2008
Georgetown Christmas Tree Recycling Starts Jan. 2
From Georgetown City News, December 23, 2008...
When it’s time to “un-decorate” your Christmas tree and take it out of the living room, instead of sending it to the landfill, you can recycle it.
Bring your Christmas tree to the City of Georgetown’s Collection Station from January 2 through January 31 and we’ll grind it up and provide you with mulch, free of charge. The collected trees will be ground up weekly and then will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please remove all garland, ornaments, lights, or tree stands before dropping off your tree.
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When it’s time to “un-decorate” your Christmas tree and take it out of the living room, instead of sending it to the landfill, you can recycle it.
Bring your Christmas tree to the City of Georgetown’s Collection Station from January 2 through January 31 and we’ll grind it up and provide you with mulch, free of charge. The collected trees will be ground up weekly and then will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please remove all garland, ornaments, lights, or tree stands before dropping off your tree.
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New Dog Chaining Ban in Georgetown
From KEYE, December 23, 2008...
Starting Wednesday many will be seeing more dogs roaming behind fences as opposed to being chained up in Georgetown.
Some say this prevents aggressive behavior while others disagree.
The new rule was passed in June. But the City of Georgetown gave folks six months to get the money together to build a fence, before the ordinance went into effect.
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Starting Wednesday many will be seeing more dogs roaming behind fences as opposed to being chained up in Georgetown.
Some say this prevents aggressive behavior while others disagree.
The new rule was passed in June. But the City of Georgetown gave folks six months to get the money together to build a fence, before the ordinance went into effect.
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Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Public comment sought on RM 2338 project
From Austin Business Journal, November 25, 2008...
The Texas Department of Transportation, in cooperation with Williamson County and the Federal Highway Administration, will hold a public hearing to discuss plans to improve Ranch to Market Road 2338 from Farm to Market Road 3405 to the proposed Ronald Reagan Boulevard. RM 2338 is located in northwestern Williamson County west of Georgetown.
The public hearing will take place on Dec. 2 starting with an open house from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Ford Elementary School, 210 Woodlake Drive in Georgetown. The open house will provide displays of the project area and other project information, while project team members will be available to answer questions.
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The Texas Department of Transportation, in cooperation with Williamson County and the Federal Highway Administration, will hold a public hearing to discuss plans to improve Ranch to Market Road 2338 from Farm to Market Road 3405 to the proposed Ronald Reagan Boulevard. RM 2338 is located in northwestern Williamson County west of Georgetown.
The public hearing will take place on Dec. 2 starting with an open house from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Ford Elementary School, 210 Woodlake Drive in Georgetown. The open house will provide displays of the project area and other project information, while project team members will be available to answer questions.
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Friday, November 21, 2008
Williamson County Courthouse receives top honor
From News 8 Austin, November 14, 2008...
The historic Williamson County Courthouse in Georgetown received a top honor Friday.
It was awarded the best restoration in the 2008 Texas Downtown Association Presidents Awards Program.
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The historic Williamson County Courthouse in Georgetown received a top honor Friday.
It was awarded the best restoration in the 2008 Texas Downtown Association Presidents Awards Program.
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Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Georgetown City Council revisits bus system
From News 8 Austin, October 14, 2008...
With the fluctuation of gas prices, Georgetown, an almost exclusively vehicle-friendly city, has begun to take alternative forms of transportation into consideration.
The Georgetown City Council voted 5-0 on Tuesday to allow a task force to come up with a pilot design for a trial transit system.
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With the fluctuation of gas prices, Georgetown, an almost exclusively vehicle-friendly city, has begun to take alternative forms of transportation into consideration.
The Georgetown City Council voted 5-0 on Tuesday to allow a task force to come up with a pilot design for a trial transit system.
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Police investigate illegal hunting in Georgetown
From KVUE, October 10, 2008...
Residents in one Georgetown apartment complex say someone is using ducks and turtles for target practice. Several animals have died and now police are involved.
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Residents in one Georgetown apartment complex say someone is using ducks and turtles for target practice. Several animals have died and now police are involved.
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Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Movie filmed on Southwestern's campus
From Impact News, October 15, 2008...
With students off for fall break, HBO moviemakers visited Southwestern's campus Oct. 14 to shoot scenes for the new film "Temple Grandin."
The movie portrays the life of Temple Grandin, an autistic women known for developing humane livestock handling facilities.
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With students off for fall break, HBO moviemakers visited Southwestern's campus Oct. 14 to shoot scenes for the new film "Temple Grandin."
The movie portrays the life of Temple Grandin, an autistic women known for developing humane livestock handling facilities.
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Friday, September 26, 2008
Wild pigs cause headaches for homeowners
From statesman, September 25, 2008...
A pack of feral hogs have been hanging around River Ridge subdivision in Georgetown.
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A pack of feral hogs have been hanging around River Ridge subdivision in Georgetown.
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Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Georgetown holding meeting on annexation of 23 parcels
From Austin Business Journal, September 23, 2008...
The city of Georgetown will hold second public hearings Tuesday concerning the annexations of 23 parcels in the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction.
Georgetown is considering bringing the parcels, which total 2,648 acres, inside the city limits. The individual hearings will begin at 6 p.m.
The Georgetown City Council is scheduled to hear first readings of the annexations Oct. 14 with second readings for final approval slated for December.
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The city of Georgetown will hold second public hearings Tuesday concerning the annexations of 23 parcels in the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction.
Georgetown is considering bringing the parcels, which total 2,648 acres, inside the city limits. The individual hearings will begin at 6 p.m.
The Georgetown City Council is scheduled to hear first readings of the annexations Oct. 14 with second readings for final approval slated for December.
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Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Williamson County Among Best Places for a Long Life
From CNN Money, September 09, 2008...
Residents of these 25 counties enjoy some of the highest life expectancies in the U.S. Williamson County is ranked 25th nationwide.
This fast-growing Austin metro area county ("Wilco" to the locals) is home to the city of Round Rock, which calls itself "The Sports Capital of Texas." And in Texas, that's really saying something. They're not talking about the major leagues, though: The boast refers to amateur and recreational sports for all ages.
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Towns mentioned include: Brushy Creek, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Leander, & Round Rock. Click on one to see how it stacks up in Money's list of Best Places to Live - The Best Small Cities.
Residents of these 25 counties enjoy some of the highest life expectancies in the U.S. Williamson County is ranked 25th nationwide.
This fast-growing Austin metro area county ("Wilco" to the locals) is home to the city of Round Rock, which calls itself "The Sports Capital of Texas." And in Texas, that's really saying something. They're not talking about the major leagues, though: The boast refers to amateur and recreational sports for all ages.
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Here is the complete list...
Towns mentioned include: Brushy Creek, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Leander, & Round Rock. Click on one to see how it stacks up in Money's list of Best Places to Live - The Best Small Cities.
Friday, September 5, 2008
Citing safety concerns, Georgetown sets new park hours
Hanging out in the city's 24 parks after dark will be more difficult after September.
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