Georgetown YMCA project gains city annexation and funding
The city approves a 10 million bond to bring a larger Georgetown area YMCA. The YMCA of Central Texas commits at least 8 million with private donations nearing 3 million. Residents raise traffic concerns and deed restrictions while plans include discounted memberships and expanded services over 20 years.
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YMCA
Georgetown
City
Williams Drive
Skye Masson
Kevin Pitts
Ymca of
Central Texas
Georgetown Area
County approves 2.27 million in grant funding
Wilco officials advanced 2.27 million in Community Development and related grants, with 2.1 million in allocations for development and affordable housing. Sally Bardwell presented the packages, but a one week delay was requested for more information. The county seeks sub recipients while ensuring compliance with federal reporting. Bluebonnet Trails showed interest in Emergency Solutions Grants, and more projects were slated for the Fiscal Year 2024 Community Development Block Grant. Final approval will come later. applications include Yesterday's Gone, Hope Alliance, and the City of Georgetown. A five year consolidated plan is being prepared, with final details to be set by a future date. More info at www.wilcotx.gov/468/ HUD-Grants.
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Sally Bardwell
Wilco
Ms. Bardwell
US Department
Terry Cook
Cynthia Long
Bluebonnet Trails
Liberty Hill
Hope Alliance
Georgetown
Wilcotx.gov
Texas State Debut as Debate Host Scrapped by CPD
The Commission on Presidential Debates dropped Texas State University from hosting a 2024 general election debate after Biden and Trump bypassed the CPD to stage their own event. Lafayette College, Virginia State University, and the University of Utah were also released from contracts. CPD leaders said the decision honors student and campus participation and may allow future debates if circumstances change.
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Texas
Commission On Presidential Debates
Texas State University
San Marcos
Joe Biden
Donald Trump
Biden
Trump
CNN
Atlanta
Lafayette College
Virginia State University
University of Utah
Salt Lake City
Commission
Texas State
Antonia Hernandez
Frank Fahrenkopf
Texas University
Jack Martin
Texas State University System
Board of Regents
Kelly Damphousse
Debate Commission
CPD
Robert F Kennedy Jr
Georgia
White House
Georgetown Police log details thefts and scams across city
The Georgetown Police Department reports numerous incidents from June including a Ring camera led theft of a plate compactor from East 22nd Street, three teenage girls suspected in a Williams Drive burglary, Apple TV gift card scam, and a counterfeit officer call demanding bitcoin. Additional cases include stolen Milwaukee tools, a Whirpool range and dishwasher theft at a Skipping Stone Run home, two vehicle break ins on Leander Road, and a public intoxication arrest.
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East 22Nd Street
Williams Drive
Orbeez
GPD
Aman
River Oaks Cove
Apple
Skipping Stone Run
Leander Road
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Jeff Andresen
Ymca Partnership
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Williamson County
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Commissioners Court
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Texas Tribune
Apple TV
Martin Creek Lane
Dan Reid
Georgetown Police
Dan
H-E-B
Bell Gin Road
Pipe Creek Lane
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Austin Avenue
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