Events

Latosha Davis was among those marching from the Georgetown square during the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. march and program held on Monday, February 19th, 2024. The event was planned for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. national holiday, but weather postponed it until today, Presidents Day. The march was followed by the program held at Macedonia Baptist Church, at 206 Martin Luther King, Jr. Street.

Latosha Davis was among those marching from the Georgetown square during the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. march and program held on Monday, February 19th, 2024. The event was planned for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. national holiday, but weather postponed it until today, Presidents Day. The march was followed by the program held at Macedonia Baptist Church, at 206 Martin Luther King, Jr. Street.

Martin Luther King Jr.: a model for helping children learn how to withstand hardship, ease burdens of others

Katherine Hamilton and Andy Sharp
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Through words spoken by Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., Georgetown ISD Superintendent Devin Padavil answered a question Monday that is frequently posed by local clergyman Ron Swain, “How are the children?” That question was again asked in Reverend Swain’s introduction of Mr.
Keri Davis, Vicki Goodrich, Robert Goodrich and Duane Davis watch the annular eclipse during a October 14, 2023, gathering at Berry Springs Parks & Preserve. (Sun Archive)

Keri Davis, Vicki Goodrich, Robert Goodrich and Duane Davis watch the annular eclipse during a October 14, 2023, gathering at Berry Springs Parks & Preserve. (Sun Archive)

Learn about the solar eclipse with Lifelong Learners GTX and the library

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
In a collaboration between the Georgetown Public Library and Lifelong Learners GTX, formerly Senior University, Dr. Clark Wernecke will give a presentation about the solar eclipse, an astronomical event that Central Texas will soon experience.
Georgetown Police Chief Cory Tchida, left, is joined by 8-year-old Ellison Shotwell as they near the finish line for their 5-K Race during Chase the Chief, held at East View High School on Sunday, March 5, 2023. Chief Tchida ran in both races.

Georgetown Police Chief Cory Tchida, left, is joined by 8-year-old Ellison Shotwell as they near the finish line for their 5-K Race during Chase the Chief, held at East View High School on Sunday, March 5, 2023. Chief Tchida ran in both races.

Chase the Chief: Join GPD in a high speed chase

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, February 9, 2024
Are you faster than a Tchida? Georgetown’s Chase the Chief, an initiative from the Georgetown Police Department that benefits Georgetown schools is scheduled for March 3 at the East View High School Football Field.
Santa Claus arrives at the San Gabriel Community Center for Breakfast With Santa on Saturday, December 23, 2023. Attendees were treated to pancakes, breakfast sausage and orange juice. Children had their photos taken with Santa.

Santa Claus arrives at the San Gabriel Community Center for Breakfast With Santa on Saturday, December 23, 2023. Attendees were treated to pancakes, breakfast sausage and orange juice. Children had their photos taken with Santa.

Breakfast with Santa

Andy Sharp
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Contact the Sun for high-quality photo reprints at ads@wilcosun.com or call 512-930-4824. Proceeds from the event help families and children during the holiday season.
Police Chief Cory Tchida shows his appreciation to volunteer helper Anthony Gomez, 11, during the Georgetown Police Department's Blue Santa distribution, held Saturday, December 16, 2023 at the Georgetown Public Safety Headquarters.

Police Chief Cory Tchida shows his appreciation to volunteer helper Anthony Gomez, 11, during the Georgetown Police Department's Blue Santa distribution, held Saturday, December 16, 2023 at the Georgetown Public Safety Headquarters.

Blue Santa Brings Smiles

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Contact the Sun for high-quality photo reprints at ads@wilcosun.com or call 512-930-4824. This year 2300 children, over 600 pre-qualified families were served gift boxes.  Since 2005 the Blue Santa program has been coordinated by members of the Georgetown Citizen Police Academy.
7-year-old Levi Lutz was a shepherd during the Immanuel Lutheran Church Pilgrimage to Bethlehem, the church's Live Nativity, on Saturday, December 9, 2023.

7-year-old Levi Lutz was a shepherd during the Immanuel Lutheran Church Pilgrimage to Bethlehem, the church's Live Nativity, on Saturday, December 9, 2023.

Immanuel Lutheran Church hosts Pilgrimage to Bethlehem

Andy Sharp
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Contact the Sun for high-quality photo reprints at ads@wilcosun.com or call 512-930-4824. Held at Immanuel Lutheran,  the production includes members from several area churches.  A second Pilgrimage to Bethlehem was held Sunday evening.
Rev. Dr. Ronald Swain, the school's chaplain, leads a recessional through the aisles during Southwestern University's Candlelight Service at Lois Perkins Chapel on Thursday, December 7, 2023. Attendees gathered outside the chapel, singing "Silent Night" to conclude the service.

Rev. Dr. Ronald Swain, the school's chaplain, leads a recessional through the aisles during Southwestern University's Candlelight Service at Lois Perkins Chapel on Thursday, December 7, 2023. Attendees gathered outside the chapel, singing "Silent Night" to conclude the service.

Southwestern University Lights the Way

Andy Sharp
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Contact the Sun for high-quality photo reprints at ads@wilcosun.com or call 512-930-4824. The service began in 1915, then called the Christmas Carol Service.  Two services were held this evening.
16-year-old Jordan Westhoff, a Liberty Hill 4-H Club member, works with her cow named Shady on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 during the Williamson County Livestock Show being held at the Williamson County Expo Center. Heifers and steers were being judged on Thursday, plus poultry entries.

16-year-old Jordan Westhoff, a Liberty Hill 4-H Club member, works with her cow named Shady on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 during the Williamson County Livestock Show being held at the Williamson County Expo Center. Heifers and steers were being judged on Thursday, plus poultry entries.

Steering in the Right Direction

Andy Sharp
Thursday, December 7, 2023
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Calvin Hill, 4, enjoys festivities with his mom Kate Hill along Austin Avenue as they wait for the parade to begin.

Calvin Hill, 4, enjoys festivities with his mom Kate Hill along Austin Avenue as they wait for the parade to begin.

42nd Annual Christmas Stroll Festival

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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