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Shop for holiday gifts, check out car show at WHO fundraiser

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Women Helping Others will host a free car show fundraiser in October for Hounds for Heroes to help train dogs for first responders and veterans. WHO plans to have 200 vehicles from all classes and a Holiday Bazaar. The show will take place on October 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Dogs play together in the Georgetown Recreation Center’s kids’ pool during K-9 Kerplunk, held on Saturday, September 17, 2022. The event, just for dogs and their humans, was sponsored by Georgetown Parks and Recreation. (Sun Archive)

Dogs play together in the Georgetown Recreation Center’s kids’ pool during K-9 Kerplunk, held on Saturday, September 17, 2022. The event, just for dogs and their humans, was sponsored by Georgetown Parks and Recreation. (Sun Archive)

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Rec Center pool hosts annual K-9 Kerplunk

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
The end of summer is approaching, which means Georgetown Parks and Recreations K-9 Kerplunk party is on the horizon. Located at the Georgetown Recreation Center’s outdoor pool on September 7, owners can sign their pups up for one hour time slots to splash around the pool. The time slots are 10-11 a.
Bill Pickett

Bill Pickett

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Cattleman’s Ball honors area rodeo performer

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
The Williamson Museum’s Cattleman’s Ball is heading to Round Rock this fall, and legendary cowboy Bill Pickett will be honored at the event for his impact on Texas and American history. The Cattleman’s Ball event will be held on October 3 at 6:30 p.m. at Kalahari Resort.

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Rubber duck race raises money for GISD seniors

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Georgetown’s branch of the American Association of University Women will host their ninth annual duck race on October 19. Participants can win up to $500. The race will begin at 11 a.m. at the San Gabriel River in San Gabriel Park.

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Vendor applications open for Christmas Stroll

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, July 26, 2024
Applications are now available for food truck and marketplace vendors hoping to participate in this winter’s Christmas Stroll.Applications for the 43rd Georgetown Christmas Stroll can be submitted from now until August 23 or until spots are full.
The Williamson County Sheriff Posse Rodeo will host its annual event June 28-29 at the WCSP Arena, located on 1600 County Road 305 in Jarrell.

The Williamson County Sheriff Posse Rodeo will host its annual event June 28-29 at the WCSP Arena, located on 1600 County Road 305 in Jarrell.

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Here's what's going on in Georgetown through July 4 weekend

News Staff
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
The following events are taking place over the next week in the Georgetown area. Bright StarThrough June 30The Georgetown Palace Theatre presents Bright Star, featuring the Tony-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell.

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Escape the heat with annual Blazin’ Beer Crawl

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Tickets for the 2024 Blazin’ Beer Crawl on the Square are now on sale, with both VIP and General Admission options. Both ticket options are for those 21 and up, identification will be checked at pickup. The event, which takes place on Saturday, August 3, from 3-6 p.m.

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Juneteenth celebrations around Georgetown

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
A Georgetown tradition for 72 years, the city’s Juneteenth celebration will take place over two days on June 14-15. Juneteenth marks the day that slaves were freed in Texas.
Will Mallick, as Jimmy Ray Dobbs, and Carolyn O'Brien, playing Alice Murphy, are pictured in a Thursday, May 30, 2024 photo from the dress rehearsal of the Georgetown Palace production of "Bright Star," playing through June 30th on the Springer Stage. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Will Mallick, as Jimmy Ray Dobbs, and Carolyn O'Brien, playing Alice Murphy, are pictured in a Thursday, May 30, 2024 photo from the dress rehearsal of the Georgetown Palace production of "Bright Star," playing through June 30th on the Springer Stage. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Bright Star shines at the Palace Theatre

Andy Sharp
Friday, May 31, 2024
A photo shows a catered Seder Dinner.

A photo shows a catered Seder Dinner.

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Taste of the town: Matzo for Passover

Linda Dwyer
Friday, April 26, 2024
Mazel tov! Passover 2024 began at sundown on April 22 and ends after nightfall on April 30. The weeklong spring festival of Passover commemorates suffering and celebrates liberation.
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