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Emily Latham’s “The Georgetown Collection” will be open in January 2026 in the Library’s Café Gallery.

Emily Latham’s “The Georgetown Collection” will be open in January 2026 in the Library’s Café Gallery.

BiblioFiles: Another art-filled year at the Georgetown Public Library on the way

Bibliofiles
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Every spring, the Georgetown Public Library hosts an open call during which artists and organizations are encouraged to submit their proposals for next year’s exhibits. There are three exhibit spaces in the Library, the Café Gallery downstairs and the Hall and Bridge Galleries upstairs.
Chet Garner talks about traveling across Texas.

Chet Garner talks about traveling across Texas.

Out and About: State pride lives

Linda Dwyer
Thursday, December 11, 2025
There’s no place like home for the holidays, but for most of us, our homes change over a lifetime.Recently, my husband and I had the opportunity to honor the two states we spent most of our years in. It started with a presentation by Georgetown’s local celeb, Chet Garner.
Red Horn Coffee House & Tap Room has holiday art painted on its windows.

Red Horn Coffee House & Tap Room has holiday art painted on its windows.

Out and About: Shop small for the holidays

Linda Dwyer
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Holiday shoppers in Downtown Georgetown kicked off the holiday season in a most delicious way. Shop Small Business Saturday, November 29, included Georgetown’s third annual Coffee & Cocoa Crawl.

Cook's Corner: Baking cookies for Santa, or yourself

Laurie Locke
Monday, December 8, 2025
Christmas is about many things, but in the holiday food world, cookies play a major role. Today, I have some new and delicious new recipes for cookies and bar cookies that can be baked now and frozen for easy entertaining in the next two weeks.
The Joy of Table Scaping shows off their teacup charcuterie.

The Joy of Table Scaping shows off their teacup charcuterie.

Tastes of the Town: Putting the cute in charcuterie

Linda Dwyer
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Not too long ago, I was struggling with how to pronounce this trendy word for cold cuts. Charcuterie is all about aesthetics and taste. The basics are easy to learn and there’s plenty of room for creativity.I recently presented “Charcuterie in a Teacup” to 22 Sun City residents.
A close up shows a large broken limb that’s harmed the Story Tree on the Southwestern University campus.

A close up shows a large broken limb that’s harmed the Story Tree on the Southwestern University campus.

Science will try to save Southwestern's historic Story Tree

Williamson County Extension Office
Thursday, December 4, 2025
The famous and majestic live oak Story Tree is located on the Southwestern University campus in Georgetown. This tree has partially succumbed to the effects of its age, pathogenic fungi, bacterial infections, and who knows what over its 100 years of life.
Liz Sharp, who earned a People’s Choice award at the Sun City Photo Club competition, stands with her award-winning photo. Photos courtesy Rita Johnston

Liz Sharp, who earned a People’s Choice award at the Sun City Photo Club competition, stands with her award-winning photo. Photos courtesy Rita Johnston

Art Scapes: 17th annual Sun City Photo Club winners announced

Ellen Greeney
Thursday, December 4, 2025
The 17th Annual Sun City Photo competition garnered 122 submissions in a variety of subject categories. These contest photos are on display until December 27 in the Activity Center, 1 Texas Drive.
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