City of Georgetown, Texas - Government

09/08/2026

Georgetown City Council meets today for its workshop meeting at 3 p.m. and regular meeting at 6 p.m. The agenda is available at georgetowntexas.gov/agendas.

Watch on Optimum Channel 10, georgetowntexas.gov/gtv, or here on Facebook Live.

Members of the public can participate in person at Council Chambers, 510 W. Ninth St.

All City of Georgetown City Council meetings are archived at georgetowntexas.gov/gtv

09/07/2026

😎 We hope you enjoy your Labor Day holiday, !
☝️Just a reminder: City offices and facilities are closed with a few exceptions 👉 https://georgetowntexas.gov/news_detail_T29_R751.php

09/06/2026

Don’t forget, 📢: Texas Disposal Systems will begin pickup for residential routes at 7AM tomorrow (Monday, Sept. 7—TDS is running regular routes on Labor Day). Find out more 👇

⚠️Heads up ! Residential Texas Disposal Systems solid waste/recycling will return to its regular pickup time of 7AM starting this coming Monday, Sept. 7. TDS will pick up on Labor Day.

🗑️ All carts should be at the curb no later than 7AM on your designated pick-up day.

Sign up for schedule reminders and alerts 👉 https://www.texasdisposal.com/waste-wizard/

09/05/2026

📣 REMINDER: Outdoor warning sirens tested today at ⏰11 a.m.

Sirens are tested:
📅 1st Saturday of the month
🖼️ When there is no threat of inclement weather
🌪️The sirens are to alert those who are outside to threats such as a tornado

🖥️ Find out more: https://www.georgetowntexas.gov/public_safety/fire/emergency_management/severe_weather.php

09/04/2026

📣 Water conservation rebates for Fiscal Year 2026 are closing soon. Be sure to submit your application by Tuesday, Sept. 15 💧

Need help? The EGIA customer service team is available between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. weekdays 844-642-7410 or [email protected] and responds within one business day.

Look for more info on the FY2027 rebate program coming in October! 👉 georgetowntexas.gov/waterconservation

09/04/2026

As part of Launch GTX—the City of Georgetown's new signature entrepreneurship and innovation program—we're kicking off with Pitching to Angels 101: Think Like an Investor during Texas Venture Fest.

We're excited to partner with the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and the Central Texas Angel Network to bring this valuable workshop to aspiring entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses.

Join us for Pitching to Angels 101: Think Like an Investor, presented by the Central Texas Angel Network. This is an in-depth workshop on the importance of a pitch, crafting a pitch, and presenting.
🕦 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
📅 Oct. 1
📍 Georgetown Chamber of Commerce, 1 Chamber Way

Space is limited, and lunch will be provided, so be sure to register. All attendees will be entered into a raffle (must be present to win).

Register for your spot today 👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/launch-gtx-tickets-1995716525852?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/03/2026

This week’s Weekly is out now 👉 https://t.e2ma.net/message/gk3jsjb/k30lknu

Highlights:

🏛️Labor Day closures for City facilities
🗑️Curbside waste pickup hours change to 7 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 7
🗨️Feedback for the FY 2027 Budget closes Saturday, Sept. 5
🐶 Pet of the week: Zeus

Sign up👉 https://ow.ly/GXKn50TXCeu

09/03/2026

Tuesday’s City Council workshop & meeting agenda + how to participate have been posted: georgetowntexas.gov/agendas. Enter your email address to receive alerts when agendas are posted.

Meeting details:
⏰3 p.m. workshop; 6 p.m. meeting
📅 Tuesday, Sept. 8
📍 Chambers in Council & Court
📺 GTV (Ch10 & georgetowntexas.gov/gtv)
Some items on the 3 p.m. workshop 🗨️:
-Employee recognition for years of service
-Downtown sidewalk café program and ordinance
-Library updates

Some items on the 6 p.m. Meeting📝:
-First readings:
--Civil Service Strength of Force for fire and police
--Drainage Utility ordinance amendments
--Woodside MUD consent agreement amendments
-Public hearings and first readings:
--Yearwood In-City MUD consent agreement
--Reinvestment Zone No. 6 amendments
-Second readings:
--Levying property tax rates
--Annual operating budget FY 2027
--Electric rate ordinance updates

09/02/2026

Hey, ! 👋 Did you know the first university in Texas is right here in Georgetown, and there’s more to do on our campus than you might think!

Southwestern has called Georgetown home for more than 150 years, and our campus is your campus, too.

📍 Catch a show or concert
📍 Hear from fascinating speakers
📍 Cheer on the Pirates 🏴‍☠️
📍 Grab a coffee or join us for Sunday brunch
📍 Or simply come take a walk around campus

Southwestern is part of Georgetown, and we’d love to see you here. 💛

See what’s happening in your backyard: southwestern.edu/calendar