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Yesteryears: Bicentennial fever heating up in 1976

Yesteryears
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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.

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Fondue a fun to-do for anniversaries

Linda Dwyer
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Fifty years ago, on Valentine’s Day, my husband Bill and I got married. Ironically, the No. 1 song at that time was “50 Ways To Leave Your Lover,” by Paul Simon! Anniversaries continue to crop up my columns. Sun City celebrates 30 years and the Palace has been part of Georgetown for 100 years.

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Birthday burgers and cookie balls

Laurie Locke
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Last week, I was happy to receive three new recipes from friends that I’ll share today. This first recipe comes from interior designer and friend, Dawn Hearn (a great cook!) who made it for her brother’s birthday. Instead of beef, these burgers use ground chicken and are delicious!
This map shows which parts of the water territory would be sold to NUI, which parts would be sold to surrounding cities, and which parts the City of Georgetown would keep. (Map Courtesy City of Georgetown)

This map shows which parts of the water territory would be sold to NUI, which parts would be sold to surrounding cities, and which parts the City of Georgetown would keep. (Map Courtesy City of Georgetown)

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Diving into specifics of Georgetown’s proposed water territory sale

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, April 24, 2026
A reader submitted a letter to the editor last week with questions about the city’s May election proposition.
“Texas Storm” image by John Leek on display at Mulligan’s.

“Texas Storm” image by John Leek on display at Mulligan’s.

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Art Scapes: Texas Parks hosts birding art contest

Ellen Greeney
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Texas Parks hosts birding art contestThe Great Texas Birding Classic is the biggest, longest, wildest birdwatching tournament in the United States. Created and organized by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, this friendly birding for conservation event is happening now and artwork is involved.

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Yesteryears: 1901 Fireman’s Picnic sparks big plans and bigger prizes

Yesteryears
Thursday, April 23, 2026
140 Years Ago (April 22, 1886)The Sun enters its tenth volumeWith this issue, the Sun begins its tenth volume, and with high appreciation of the support which it has heretofore received from subscribers and advertisers, and with deep gratification on account of the measure of prosperity which has...

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Wake up to a great breakfast

Laurie Locke
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Last week and weekend, I got to spend in Austin with my grandsons Jack and Cole while Cate and Bill were traveling. Then I went to Dallas for a close friend’s daughter’s wedding. While there, I stayed with college roomie Rebecca and husband Ronny.
A cactus absorbs raindrops at Booty'ss Road Park on Sunday, April 12, 2026. The landscape was transformed by the much-needed dose of moisture. Photo by Andy Sharp.

A cactus absorbs raindrops at Booty'ss Road Park on Sunday, April 12, 2026. The landscape was transformed by the much-needed dose of moisture. Photo by Andy Sharp.

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Follow the Light: Rain clouds lead to photo ops

Andy Sharp
Friday, April 17, 2026
A Sunday afternoon drive first took my wife and I to the Georgetown Public Library, enjoying the quiet time. From there we did a bit of shopping at Georgetown’s Sprouts Grocery. Since it was a day filled with a soft rain and clouds, a visit to Booty’s Road Park was in order.

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Yesteryears: Outgoing Granger Mayor Dollie

Yesteryears
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
140 Years Ago (April 15, 1886)Glimpses of GeorgetownStraw hats have made an appearance. It will soon be time for dusters and palm leaf fans.A nice carpet, just placed on the floor of Mr. S. F. Owen's ice cream parlor, adds very much to its appearance.
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