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The “Impressions of Wildflowers” exhibit is at the Georgetown Art Center.
Art scapes: Prose ladies deliver wildflower impressions to the art center
Ellen Greeney
“Impressions of Wildflowers” celebrates a family connection through printmaking, fiber and word created by Catherine and Maryruth Prose and the late Vera Prose. This multigenerational collaboration uses their mutual love and relationships with nature.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Hear Western swing music at Doug Smith Performance Center
Linda Dwyer
The Georgetown Palace Theatre will host Western swing musician Georgia Parker for an unforgettable performance of jazzy, bluesy, honky tonk music June 21 at the Doug Smith Performance Center. Ms.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Yesteryears: Wilco Sheriff tracks down one-armed fugitive
Yesteryears
140 Years Ago (May 20, 1886)Glimpses of GeorgetownIt is stated that there is a young man in Georgetown who accompanied Santa Anna to Washington, D. C., after the capture of the Mexican leader, and prevented Santa Anna from being hung by a mob composed of men who had been his prisoners.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Strings & Things: Briscoe duo performs at Music on Main in Taylor
Ellen Greeney
Lifelong friends Philip Lupton and Truett Heintzelman are the singing duo, Briscoe, and will perform at 7 p.m., Thursday, May 21 in Taylor’s Heritage Square Park as part of the city’s summer music series, Music on Main.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Erin Jamieson is the regional community director of AGE of Central Texas.
AGE of Central Texas expands reach in Georgetown
Linda Dwyer
“Do not regret growing older; it is a privilege denied to many.”The Irish proverb evokes gratitude for a long life. AGE of Central Texas addresses the challenges associated with that privilege. Historically aging care has been a family obligation.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Georgetown library to host adaptive gaming petting zoo
Bibliofiles
Every year, the Friends of the Georgetown Public Library provide staff with the opportunity to submit proposals for the Eric Lashley Trailblazer Award. The award provides $1,000 for staff to implement a unique program or idea. On Wednesday, May 20, at 6 p.m.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Jan Sherer is the Sun City Visual Arts Club artist of the month.
Former art teacher Jan Sherer is artist of the month for Sun City
Ellen Greeney
The Sun City Visual Arts Club selected Jan Sherer as the featured artist for the months for May and June. Her artwork is hanging in the Sun City Social Center at 2 Texas Drive, Building A, in Georgetown.Ms. Sherer has been a high school level art teacher for over 25 years.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Fun foods for any weather
Laurie Locke
This week is hodgepodge week, with recipes I’ve been given and served from friends, plus a new one that I’ve found on my own!This first recipe is for the most delicious soup that Tammy Hays made and brought over one day when I was feeling a little under the weather, and it really hit the spot!
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Southwestern students Layla Hoffen and James Cosman are with the club BEE-Co. short for Beekeeping Education and Engagement Community. Layla Hoffen founded the group. Photo by Linda Dwyer
Club creates a buzz at Southwestern University
Linda Dwyer
Layla Hoffen graduates from Southwestern University in a week. She will leave behind cherished friendships, familiar routines, school traditions and her beloved bees! Layla is founder of BEE-Co. short for Beekeeping Education and Engagement Community.
Friday, May 8, 2026
Yesteryears: Bicentennial fever heating up in 1976
Yesteryears
140 Years Ago (April 29, 1886)San Jacinto CelebrationThe annual exercises of the San Jacinto Society of the Southwestern University in honor of the battle of San Jacinto, took place in the University Chapel on the evening of Wednesday, the 21st inst. Mr. Gus.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026