East Williamson County

Russell Kinder,  center, owner (with his wife Erika)  of Coupland Dancehall, gives directions to Heather Humphrey and Eric Psencik.

Russell Kinder, center, owner (with his wife Erika) of Coupland Dancehall, gives directions to Heather Humphrey and Eric Psencik.

Photos: Coupland Dancehall offers lessons

The historic Coupland Inn and Dancehall, built in 1904, holds dance classes every Sunday from 2-4 p.m.  The classes are free, but donations are appreciated.  On this day students were learning the Texas Two Step and Line Dancing techniques.
Robert Halstrom and his dog Ladybug relax near day's end at what was once Granger United Methodist Church on Monday, May 22.  Halstrom and his wife Joanne bought the circa 1904 church in 2019.  The project has continued since then, but  then Joanne was dealt a  a life-altering accident in March  2022.  The project has been put on hold for months, but slowly, Halstrom is back at work. Photos by Andy Sharp

Robert Halstrom and his dog Ladybug relax near day's end at what was once Granger United Methodist Church on Monday, May 22. Halstrom and his wife Joanne bought the circa 1904 church in 2019. The project has continued since then, but then Joanne was dealt a a life-altering accident in March 2022. The project has been put on hold for months, but slowly, Halstrom is back at work. Photos by Andy Sharp

Follow the Light: For couple, Granger church restoration an exercise of passion, patience and preservation

It’s been quite a while since the last visit to what was once Granger First United Methodist Church, an iconic structure at the corner of South Granger and East Elm streets.   Since May is National Preservation Month, it’s a good time for a project update. A little backstory.
Bryan Perez takes a fast ride on Fun Slide with his children, including (left to right) Damian, 6, Noah, 3 (in dad's lap) and Alorik, 8, on Thursday, May 11, 2023, the opening night of Lakefest in downtown Granger.

Bryan Perez takes a fast ride on Fun Slide with his children, including (left to right) Damian, 6, Noah, 3 (in dad's lap) and Alorik, 8, on Thursday, May 11, 2023, the opening night of Lakefest in downtown Granger.

Photos: Rain doesn't put a damper on Granger's Lakefest

Granger celebrated with the community's annual Lakefest this past weekend, May 11-13. The rain expected on the first two days of the festival didn't materialize, but the town was soaked by early Saturday morning.
Two horses born within the past few weeks stay close to their mothers while enjoying a large pasture along Texas Highway 29 near Jonah Wednesday, May 10. The horses are at home at the Gattis Cattle Company, where Quarter Horses are also raised. Photos by Andy Sharp

Two horses born within the past few weeks stay close to their mothers while enjoying a large pasture along Texas Highway 29 near Jonah Wednesday, May 10. The horses are at home at the Gattis Cattle Company, where Quarter Horses are also raised. Photos by Andy Sharp

Have a Mare-y Mother's Day!

Two horses born within the past few weeks stay close to their mothers while enjoying a large pasture along Texas Highway 29 near Jonah Wednesday, May 10. The horses are at home at the Gattis Cattle Company, where Quarter Horses are also raised. Photos by Andy Sharp
Bluebonnets mingle with Indian paintbrush near Granger Lake Dam Road  on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

Bluebonnets mingle with Indian paintbrush near Granger Lake Dam Road on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

Granger Lake wildflowers

Wildflowers are abundant this year near Granger Lake.
Brianna Spencer, 8, of Georgetown, is pictured February 10, 2013, as she gets to know Dusty, a dog for adoption at the Georgetown Animal Shelter.

Brianna Spencer, 8, of Georgetown, is pictured February 10, 2013, as she gets to know Dusty, a dog for adoption at the Georgetown Animal Shelter.

Wilco approves animal shelter feasibility study

Williamson County approved a feasibility study which will look at options for merging the city of Georgetown’s animal shelter services with the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter.
Reporters from the Sun sat down with three of the women serving as elected officials on both county and city leadership to learn about their careers, goals and individual experiences in their roles.

Reporters from the Sun sat down with three of the women serving as elected officials on both county and city leadership to learn about their careers, goals and individual experiences in their roles.

Highlighting Williamson County women during March

As Williamson County and Georgetown celebrate National Women’s History month this March, it is important to take a look at some of the female leadership already existing in the community.