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Rex Sandifer of Elgin competes in Tiedown Roping.

Rex Sandifer of Elgin competes in Tiedown Roping.

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Senior Rodeo

Andy Sharp
Monday, August 28, 2023
The Texas Senior Pro Rodeo Association's rodeo was held on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at the Williamson County Expo Center. The rodeo was founded in 1978 and conducts rodeos from March through October each year.  The events are open to anyone at least 40-years-old.
Cassidy Thompson, left, as Maria Rainer, and Jennifer Tucker, playing Mother Abbess, are shown in a Thursday, August 17, 2023 scene from the Georgetown Palace production of "The Sound of Music," playing on the Springer Stage through September 17. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Cassidy Thompson, left, as Maria Rainer, and Jennifer Tucker, playing Mother Abbess, are shown in a Thursday, August 17, 2023 scene from the Georgetown Palace production of "The Sound of Music," playing on the Springer Stage through September 17. Photo by Andy Sharp.

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'The Sound of Music' opens at the Georgetown Palace Theatre

Andy Sharp
Friday, August 18, 2023
The Georgetown Palace production of "The Sound of Music" is playing on the Springer Stage through September 17.  Here are a few scenes from the show, which opened this weekend.  Photos by Andy Sharp
Sophia Neff of Georgetown was enthralled as she looked at kittens during the Georgetown Animal Shelter's kitten adoption held in the lobby of the Georgetown Public Library on Thursday, August 8, 2019.

Sophia Neff of Georgetown was enthralled as she looked at kittens during the Georgetown Animal Shelter's kitten adoption held in the lobby of the Georgetown Public Library on Thursday, August 8, 2019.

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Roundabout: Here's what's happening in the Georgetown area in August

News Staff
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
The 39 Steps at The Palace July 28 - August 27 Performed at the Palace Playhouse, a mysterious murder turns the life of a regular man’s life upside down as an organization called The 39 Steps hosts a nationwide manhunt to find the perpetrator. Visit www.georgetownpalace.
A cottage at Harley’s Animal Sanctuary, complete with astroturf. Photo courtesy Harley’s Angels Sanctuary

A cottage at Harley’s Animal Sanctuary, complete with astroturf. Photo courtesy Harley’s Angels Sanctuary

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Harley’s Angels Sanctuary sets annual fundraiser for September

Abbey Archer
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Harley’s Angels Sanctuary — a dog rescue based in Florence — is having its annual fundraiser from 2-6 p.m. September 23 at Mulligan’s Restaurant and Bar in Sun City. There will be a 50/50 raffle and a silent auction from 2 -5 p.m., as well as vendors selling holiday gifts, art and baked goods.
Sherilyn Vineyard’s photography is on display in the Café Gallery through August 31.

Sherilyn Vineyard’s photography is on display in the Café Gallery through August 31.

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BiblioFiles: August Art at the Georgetown Public Library

Bibliofiles
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Sherilyn Vineyard’s “Hidden in Plain Sight: Macro and Landscape Photography of Central Texas” opened on July 25 in the Café Gallery at the Georgetown Public Library.
Evan Scott, left, as Bobby Child, and Elysia Worcester, playing Polly Baker, are shown in a scene from the Thursday, June 29, 2023 dress rehearsal of "Crazy for You," playing on the Palace's Springer Stage through July 30. Photos by Andy Sharp

Evan Scott, left, as Bobby Child, and Elysia Worcester, playing Polly Baker, are shown in a scene from the Thursday, June 29, 2023 dress rehearsal of "Crazy for You," playing on the Palace's Springer Stage through July 30. Photos by Andy Sharp

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Play Time: Crazy about 'Crazy for You' at the Palace Theatre

Linda Dwyer
Monday, July 3, 2023
The romantic comedy musical Crazy for You opened at the Palace Theatre June 30. The play, written by Ken Ludwig, won the 1992 Tony Award, the 1993 Olivier Award and the 1994 Dora Award for Best Musical.

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Summer Sunflower Festival held at Sweet Eats

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Sweet Eats Adventure Farm & Petting Zoo is hosting its fourth annual Sunflower Festival through July 9 on its property between Jonah and Circleville. The festival highlights 45 different types of sunflowers, ranging in color and height.
Ace Ashford of Lott, Texas, gets ready to compete in tie-down roping at the 78th Annual Williamson County Sheriff's Posse Rodeo on Friday, June 24, 2022. Photo by Andy Sharp

Ace Ashford of Lott, Texas, gets ready to compete in tie-down roping at the 78th Annual Williamson County Sheriff's Posse Rodeo on Friday, June 24, 2022. Photo by Andy Sharp

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Saddle up to the Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo this weekend

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse is hosting their annual rodeo Friday, June 23 and Saturday, June 24, at the group’s arena in Jarrell, 1600 County Road 305.  Each day, gates open at 6 p.m. and rodeo events begin at 8 p.m.
The display tells the story of the Black community in Georgetown. Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes.

The display tells the story of the Black community in Georgetown. Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes.

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Last chance to see Juneteenth display at the library

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, June 16, 2023
For the second year in a row, the Georgetown Public Library has put up a display showcasing the history of Juneteenth and Black culture in Georgetown.  “[The display] highlights a part of the history of Georgetown that people don’t know about,” Librarian Anne Evans said.
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