The Advocate

Have you seen the commercial where the guy “translates” complicated mortgage terms into words regular people can understand? Well, Eagle Bank has their own version of that guy... Jason and Jammie (and the rest of the staff) are more than happy to help you out with any of those vexing bank/financial/mortgage questions. Stop in to see them any time!

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Obituary for Bruce Barton - Georgetown, TX Bruce Barton, age 67, passed away on June 12, 2018. He was born May 28, 1951 in Abilene, Texas to John...

Our sister publication is online today... It sure is purdy!

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Our new Sheraton knows a thing or two about branding and touchpoints. Events are scheduling now and the Advocate will be on hand at the ribbon cutting July 28. It will be a great local hangout in addition to a draw for the rest of the world.

Let's go viral, Georgetown!

Georgetown TX TimberlakeChallenge Enjoy a visit to Georgetown, Texas... we can't stop being the best place to live, work and raise a family! Thank you Justin Timberlake for the "song of the s...

The latest issue of the Advocate is available here... http://issuu.com/fidelispublish/docs/advocate_06-30-16_a

Georgetown Advocate June 30, 2016 Fidelis Publishing Group, LLC

Some of Georgetown's finest helping out on a special project. Stay tuned for more from the Bad Girls and many others around town...

Congratulations to Williamson County's newest judge. The Honorable Laura Barker was sworn in today for County Court at Law #2. A standing room only crowd wished her well, as did fellow County judges.

All Clear issued for Florence!

June 15, 2016 (Williamson County, TX) – Residents in Florence no longer need to shelter in place. A 250-gallon container of pressurized chlorine has been contained by Haz-Mat responders and an all-clear has been issued. Thank you for your assistance in keeping the community safe.

We just received this from Williamson County! Please share and alert your Florence friends and family!

June 15, 2016 (Williamson County, TX) – A Shelter in Place notice is in effect for the City of Florence up to the 500 block of FM 970 due to a chlorine leak. Residents are asked to stay in doors with doors and windows shut, put towels near any gaps and turn off the A/C. People are also advised not to drive in the affected area. Shelter in Place is in effect until further notice.
Our priority is the safety of the community, so please help us by staying indoors until an “all clear” is given.

So this happened...
GEORGETOWN IS FASTEST GROWING CITY IN THE U.S.
Georgetown is the nation’s fastest growing city with a population greater than 50,000, according to a news release today from the U.S. Census Bureau. Georgetown’s population estimate was 63,716 in 2015 with a growth rate of 7.8 percent between July 1, 2014 and July 1, 2015. Georgetown added 4,611 residents in that time period.

Georgetown was the second-fastest growing city above 50,000 in the U.S. from July 1, 2013 to July 1, 2014, according to the Census.

A ranking of the fastest growing cities in the U.S. above 50,000 population from July 1, 2014 to July 1, 2015 can be seen at factfinder.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml. The Census estimates are based on sampling data.

Georgetown’s population was 47,400 in the 2010 decennial census. According to today’s estimate, Georgetown added 16,316 residents with a growth rate of 34 percent from 2010 to 2015.

Mayor Dale Ross offered some perspective on Georgetown’s recent growth rate. "Why are so many people moving to Georgetown? I think when they first visit here they recognize Georgetown is growing, however our quality growth has been guided and managed so that we have not lost our small town charm,” said Mayor Ross. “The nineteenth-century buildings on the Most Beautiful Town Square in Texas, our historic district, and our world-class park system tells our unique history. Our rich and proud history that goes back nearly 170 years is treasured. We also are leading the way with regards to innovating for the future with our move to 100 renewable energy from our city-owned utility. And we are encouraging bio-tech companies to call Georgetown their new home. In addition, we have great schools including the oldest chartered university in the state, Southwestern University, and our public safety operations are top-rated and include police, fire and our own EMS services. We have successfully built a bridge between the past and future which has allowed Georgetown to become the best city in the United States to live, work, play, raise kids, and retire."

The news release from the Census about the fastest-growing cities in the U.S. in 2014 to 2015 is at census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2016/cb16-81.html.

Congratulations to John Hesser, Steve Fought and Tommy Gonzalez on their re-election to the Georgetown City Council. Mstr. Joshua Gonzalez administered the oath for his dad, Tommy, and Council Member Fought was also voted the new Mayor Pro Tem.