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Strings & Things: Explore Southwestern University’s expansive musical program

Ellen Greeney

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Southwestern University offers several opportunities to enjoy live music; some require tickets, some are free.The Wind Ensemble & Orchestra are performing in the Alma Thomas Theater at 2 p.m. on October 3.SU’s Wind Ensemble is directed by David Norris.

Travis Stroud reaches for a downfield catch before a big gain. Photos by Lawson Richter

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Eagles Football: Georgetown wins 61-7 on homecoming night

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Georgetown turned homecoming night into a game of explosive offense and defensive playmaking, rolling past Pflugerville Connally 61-7.

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Out and About: Lifelong Learners GTX looks ahead to fall term

Linda Dwyer

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Lifelong Learners Georgetown is a continuing education community that has provided adult courses for over two decades. Registration is open for the fall term running October 5 through November 5. One set price gets enrollees into all classes, with almost twenty to choose from.

High Strung will bring classic rock, three-part harmonies and electric guitar leads to Barrow Brewing in Salado on Friday, September 25.

Strings & Things: High Strung brings classic rock to Barrow Brewing

Ellen Greeney

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

High Strung describes itself as a Central Texas classic rock cover band featuring three-part harmonies, gripping electric guitar leads and keys.

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Cop Calls: SH-130 accident leads to substance possession arrest

Katherine Hamilton

Friday, September 18, 2026

The following information was provided to the Sun by the Georgetown Police Department on August 30 as a record of recent arrest and call reports in Georgetown.

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Melancholy Paradise: Rooting for ‘Team Human’

Brad Stutzman

Friday, September 18, 2026

Bill Spangenberg was one of the smartest people I’ve ever known.

The original Tractor-seat Plant. Photo courtesy Texas Superstars, AgriLife Extension.

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Meet our newest Texas Superstar plant

Williamson County Extension Office

Friday, September 18, 2026

By Gary PastushokThe Tractor Seat Plant has just been added to the Texas Superstar list. Farfugium is the genus of this showy leafed part-shade to shade loving plant for USDA Zones 8-11. Several varieties have been developed but this one is the most impressive.

The Georgetown Public Library can help you prepare now for Central Texas emergencies

Bibliofiles

Friday, September 18, 2026

September is National Preparedness Month, a FEMA initiative encouraging people to take small steps toward being prepared for emergencies. While it is unpleasant to think about what you would do in a disaster, proactive planning can make a big difference if you encounter one.

Andrew Gravely, who owns the Georgetown Culver’s, serves a Butter Burger and fish sandwich meal. Culver’s honors senior citizens every second Tuesday of the month and has a monthly senior raffle. Photo by Linda Dwyer

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A senior special ahead of Respect for the Aged Day

Linda Dwyer

Friday, September 18, 2026

Respect for the Aged Day is a public holiday in Japan that honors elderly citizens. Old Folks' Day started after World War II. The idea became a national Japanese holiday in 1966.

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Welcome to My Garden: Preparing your flower garden for fall, and next spring

Judy Marrou

Friday, September 18, 2026

My calendar says that September is a fall month, but here in Central Texas, it feels like summer is still up and around! Veteran gardeners know, however, that it is time for autumn gardening activities to begin.

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