Events

Solar flares peek out from behind the moon during 2017’s total solar eclipse, the most recent in the continental U.S. (Courtesy Jeff Ridings)

Solar flares peek out from behind the moon during 2017’s total solar eclipse, the most recent in the continental U.S. (Courtesy Jeff Ridings)

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Scientists, Georgetown residents, city prepare for April’s total solar eclipse

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
It’s only been a few short months since last October’s partial annular solar eclipse, but Williamson County residents who missed it can experience a more impressive total solar eclipse on April 8.
Participants take off from the starting line in the Fun Run.

Participants take off from the starting line in the Fun Run.

Chief among them

Andy Sharp
Monday, March 11, 2024
The 12th Annual Chase the Chief event held at East View High School on Sunday, March 3, 2024 included a Fun Run, a 5K race and a fitness fair.   Proceeds help fund grants for physical education programs at Georgetown area schools.  The two races included approximately 1,800 participants.

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Color the sky with kites at Garey Park

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, March 4, 2024
Bring your kite to color the sky at Garey Park with the Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department’s Color the Sky Kite Day on March 24.  The event will be held on in the meadow of Garey Park, 6450 RM 2243, from 1-4 p.m. Attendees will have to pay the park entrance fee.
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.

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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)

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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.

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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.
Volunteers lead the Leander’s Martin Luther King Day march at South West Drive in Old Town Leander on Saturday, January 28.

Volunteers lead the Leander’s Martin Luther King Day march at South West Drive in Old Town Leander on Saturday, January 28.

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Marching through Leander

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, February 5, 2024
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.
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