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A 9/11 themed quilt was hand-made by Susan Hoppenworth

A 9/11 themed quilt was hand-made by Susan Hoppenworth

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Art Scapes: Sun City resident honors 9/11 victims with quilts

Ellen Greeney
Thursday, August 20, 2026
After 9/11, Susan Hoppenworth flew to New York City to work as a volunteer mental health counselor with the American Red Cross.Her exhibit features nine quilts and excerpts from her journal about experiences assisting New Yorkers.

Two Justice Complex listening sessions upcoming

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Williamson County will host two come-and-go community feedback sessions for its Justice Complex project this coming week.  Both meetings will be held at the Williamson County EMS North Campus, 3189 SE Inner Loop in Georgetown. Meetings will be held: Saturday, August 22, from 9:30-11:30 a.m.
K-pop group MAMAMOO will bring its 2026 U.S. tour to H-E-B Center at Cedar Park on Friday, August 21, giving Central Texas fans a chance to celebrate the group’s 12th anniversary. Courtesy MAMAMOO

K-pop group MAMAMOO will bring its 2026 U.S. tour to H-E-B Center at Cedar Park on Friday, August 21, giving Central Texas fans a chance to celebrate the group’s 12th anniversary. Courtesy MAMAMOO

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Strings & Things: K-pop powerhouse MAMAMOO brings U.S. tour to H-E-B Center

Ellen Greeney
Monday, August 17, 2026
The 19-day MAMAMOO 2026 U.S. tour features members Solar (vocals), Moonbyul (rapper), Wheein (vocals) and Hwasa (rapper) on a reunion tour celebrating the group’s 12th anniversary. Local fans can catch the group at H-E-B Center at Cedar Park on Friday, August 21, at 7:30 p.m.
Randy Rogers Band, joined by Stoney LaRue and Django Walker, will bring a night of Texas and Red Dirt country to the Round Rock Amphitheater on Saturday, August 15.

Randy Rogers Band, joined by Stoney LaRue and Django Walker, will bring a night of Texas and Red Dirt country to the Round Rock Amphitheater on Saturday, August 15.

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Strings & Things: Randy Rogers Band headlines Round Rock Amphitheater show

Ellen Greeney
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Randy Rogers Band, with special guests Stoney LaRue and Django Walker, will perform Saturday, August 15, at the Round Rock Amphitheater. Gates open at 6 p.m. Tickets are required for everyone older than 2, and guests should note that chairs and outside food and beverages are not permitted.
Violet Nicklen’s “Bird of Paradise” is at the WCAG Gallery.

Violet Nicklen’s “Bird of Paradise” is at the WCAG Gallery.

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Art Guild honors Violet Nicklen as artist of the month

Ellen Greeney
Friday, August 7, 2026
Violet Nicklen is the featured Artist of the Month at the Williamson County Art Guild Gallery, 708 South Rock Street in Georgetown. Her eclectic original art display, which includes pastels, watercolors, acrylics, collage, oil encaustics and a woodcut print, hangs prominently in the front gallery.

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Texas sales tax holiday is August 7-9

Katherine Hamilton
Friday, August 7, 2026
Back-to-school shoppers can save money on clothes, shoes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday that begins Friday, August 7, and goes through midnight, Sunday, August 9.This will be the 28th year of Texas’ oldest sales tax holiday.
Jarrell ISD’s 1916 Building — its exterior a replica of the original structure — will host the district’s 110th anniversary August 10. The building is now home to JISD’s administration offices.

Jarrell ISD’s 1916 Building — its exterior a replica of the original structure — will host the district’s 110th anniversary August 10. The building is now home to JISD’s administration offices.

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Jarrell ISD will link past and future during 110th birthday celebration August 10

Katherine Hamilton
Friday, August 7, 2026
Jarrell ISD will honor its past — and celebrate its future — August 10 when the district marks its 110th birthday and cuts the ribbon of its new Paw Prints Early Childhood Center.The celebration will kick-off at 7 p.m. at JISD’s 1916 Building, 504 North 5th Street.
The Cedar Choppers will play in Cedar Park this weekend.

The Cedar Choppers will play in Cedar Park this weekend.

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The Cedar Choppers perform at Cedar Park’s Red Horn Coffee

Ellen Greeney
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
“Good Pickin’ & Alright Singin’ ” best describes The Cedar Choppers, a popular Central Texas bluegrass and acoustic string band known for playing old-time fiddle tunes, classic bluegrass and folk covers.
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