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Strings & Things: Annual Two Step Inn music festival dominates local music scene
Ellen Greeney
With 30 artists across three stages, the Two Step Inn music festival is considered one of the world’s largest outdoor honky tonks. The fun comes to the San Gabriel Park in Georgetown, April 18-19 brought to you by Friends of Georgetown Park and Rec and C3.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Huser Brothers will perform at the Coupland Dancehall on Friday.
Strings & Things: TCMA winning duo Huser Brothers entertain at Coupland Dancehall on Friday
Ellen Greeney
The Waco-born Huser Brothers have been making waves in the independent music scene with their unique blend of soulful, rocking country and original tunes, and are heading to Coupland.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Elevate your Easter feast with these side dishes
Laurie Locke
This Sunday is Easter, when traditionally here in the South, many gather for a big noon meal after Sunday worship services. This year, I am unable to host such a gathering, so we are going out for lunch.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Yesteryears: Cops and robbers in high-speed chase through Georgetown
Yesteryears
140 Years Ago (April 1, 1886)Local man arrested for Bell County incidentAt a party last Friday night in Bell County, and about four miles from Youngsport, there was a difficulty which resulted in the killing of Newton Lawler and wounding of Frank Fisher by Tom Purl.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Doctor's Notes: It may be time for one of the most important health screenings you can get
News Staff
By Ramesh Srinivasan, MD, MBA, MSMarch is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and it’s time to talk about something many people tend to ignore: colon health.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Repairs are in progress at the 100-year-old Georgetown Palace Theatre. A majority of repairs should be completed in late April. Courtesy The Palace Theatre
Tenors to perform at two fundraisers this week supporting Palace Theatre rebuild effort
Linda Dwyer
Support the Palace by attending an intimate deluxe performance by Tenors UnLimited (the “Rat Pack of Opera”) from the United Kingdom on Thursday, March 26, at City Post Chophouse. Drinks and heavy appetizers are part of the package. Buy tickets ($100 each) at https://georgetownpalace.ludus.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Misty Poe’s art will be part of the 2026 Taylor Studio Tour.
Art Scapes: Mainly Art season begins in Round Rock’s Prete Plaza
Ellen Greeney
The 2026 Spring season of Mainly Art begins on March 28 in downtown Round Rock from 10 a.m., until 3 p.m. This monthly event continues as a vibrant, free, outdoor art market held along historic Main Street from March to June in Prete Plaza and the downtown Paseo.
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Frankie’s Pizza and Pasta Manager Jeff Metalia holds a fresh pie in his renovated restaurant.
Beloved Georgetown pizza joint Frankie's reopens after fire
Linda Dwyer
Frankie’s Pizza and Pasta — specializing in New York style pasta and pizza — was a popular Georgetown restaurant off of Williams Drive at Interstate 35. For 10 years, Frankie’s built its reputation with delicious food and good service at a fair price.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The Animeros band will open the 2026 Music on Main season in Taylor.
Strings & Things: The Animeros band opens the 2026 Music on Main season in Taylor
Ellen Greeney
Animeros is an Austin band known for blending Latin-influenced sounds with cumbia, bolero, salsa and elements of West Texas and Mexican musical traditions into vibrant, danceable music.The band’s energetic sounds open the 2026 Music on Main season starting March 19 at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Strings & Things: Barrow Brewing hosts Russell Weller for a fun evening
Ellen Greeney
Russell Weller will be performing at Barrow Brewing in Salado Thursday evening, March 12.He describes himself as an indie artist based out of the greater Austin area. He writes, records, produces, engineers and performs music around Central Texas since high school.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026