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“Wormhole” by Ken Johnston is currently on display as part of the Round Rock Image Creators “Geometries: Exploring Shapes” exhibit at the library.
BiblioFiles: New year, new events at Georgetown Public Library
Bibliofiles
It’s a new year, which means there is new art at the Georgetown Public Library. Emily Latham’s “The Georgetown Collection” will be on display in the first-floor café gallery. Latham’s linocut prints celebrate the small businesses, restaurants, and historic buildings that make Georgetown home. Mr.
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Art Scapes: Georgetown City Hall gallery features Jan Anderson-Paxson
Ellen Greeney
Georgetown City Hall gallery features “Shifting Tonalities of Water, Sand and Sky” by Jan Anderson-Paxson. The opening reception is January 20 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. featuring live music, charcuterie and wine. Meet the artist and discuss her featured works on display throughout the gallery.
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Guest Essay: Staying focused on students and staff as we navigate budget challenges
News Staff
By DEVIN PADAVIL, Georgetown ISD’s superintendentI often think of our community as shareholders in our school district.
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Out and About: Lifelong Learners looking at spring schedule
Linda Dwyer
Lifelong Learners Georgetown Texas recently reminded me to renew my membership. “We hope you’ll keep in mind some of the great values of membership in Lifelong Learners GTX.”Georgetown has a deep history in adult education.
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Wilco Extension Office: Purple tomatoes from snapdragon plants
Williamson County Extension Office
Tomatoes are by far the most popular garden fruit/vegetable in the USA. The characteristics of tomato plants have completely changed over the years. Original native tomato plants from South America have tiny, unpalatable and sometimes toxic fruits.
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Winds Aloft: "Now we’re even"
Clark Thurmond
Monday morning’s gloomy overcast, atop a damp, chilly air below, closed out what must be the best Christmas season we’ve had in years — brilliant blue skies above scattered, milk-glass clouds, never too thick to block the sun, and day after day of Texas in early winter.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Guest Essay: Remembering overlooked women heroes who fought for voting rights
News Staff
By FELICIA MIYAKAWA and HELEN CORDESIn recent months, the legacy of local hero Jessie Daniel Ames has been honored with two building-naming events.First, Southwestern University announced that one of its newest residence halls will be named Jessie Daniel Ames Hall in her memory.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Strings & Things: Fun Gus and The Schrooms come to town
Ellen Greeney
Williamson County is home to a multitude of live music genres from rock and country to classical and symphonic. Come and enjoy the tunes, rhythms and sounds of local talent including Fun Gus & The Shrooms in Pflugerville.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Cook's Corner: Golden opportunity to regroup in the kitchen
Laurie Locke
The new year is here, and we have to get used to writing 2026 instead of 2025, always an adjustment!January is somewhat of a relief to me, with its slowed pace, usually chilly weather. It’s time to clean out, re-group, ponder life’s mysteries while planning on going to the gym (any maybe going!).
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Follow the Light: Winter trees represent resilience, beauty
Andy Sharp
Just trees.Many photographs taken since returning to Texas in 2009 include trees. Trees possess elegance and resilience, often surviving nature’s elements.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026