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Georgetown city pools opening on Memorial Day

Brigid Cooley
Sunday, May 7, 2023
Georgetown public pools will open for the summer season on Memorial Day weekend. The Recreation Center outdoor, Williams Drive, River Ridge and Village pools open Saturday, May 27. However, the Recreation Pool will close May 28-29, while the River Ridge Pool will close Monday, May 29.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott will come to Sun City as a special guest speaker at the community’s annual Memorial Day ceremony.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott will come to Sun City as a special guest speaker at the community’s annual Memorial Day ceremony.

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Governor Greg Abbott coming to Sun City for Memorial Day program

Brigid Cooley
Sunday, May 7, 2023
Texas Governor Greg Abbott will come to Sun City as a special guest speaker at the community’s annual Memorial Day ceremony. This year’s event begins at 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 29, at the Georgetown-Williamson County Veterans Memorial Plaza, 2 Texas Drive.

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Get out and vote! Election day is Saturday

News Staff
Friday, May 5, 2023
For residents who missed early voting, election day for Williamson County joint general and special elections is Saturday, May 6. Georgetown residents can vote in the city’s mayoral election, with incumbent Mayor Josh Schroeder facing challenger Jonathan Dade.
Red Poppy Festival attendees along Austin Avenue wait for the start of a concert on Friday evening, April 28, 2023. Rain, accompanied by hail and high winds in some areas, moved through Williamson County throughout the evening.

Red Poppy Festival attendees along Austin Avenue wait for the start of a concert on Friday evening, April 28, 2023. Rain, accompanied by hail and high winds in some areas, moved through Williamson County throughout the evening.

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Photos: Poppy Fest Blossoms, Rain Or Shine

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
The spire at Georgetown's First United Methodist Church rests under layers of clouds on Friday evening, April 28, 2023. Rain, accompanied by hail and high winds in some areas, moved through Williamson County throughout the evening.

The spire at Georgetown's First United Methodist Church rests under layers of clouds on Friday evening, April 28, 2023. Rain, accompanied by hail and high winds in some areas, moved through Williamson County throughout the evening.

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Friday Evening Storm

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
The spire at Georgetown's First United Methodist Church rests under layers of clouds on Friday evening, April 28, 2023.  Rain, accompanied by hail and high winds in some areas, moved through Williamson County throughout the evening.
Cyclists begin their rides.

Cyclists begin their rides.

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Photos: Red Poppy Ride

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
The Georgetown Sertoma Club's 20th Red Poppy Ride on Saturday, April 22, 2023 began in the parking lot behind Richarte High School. Participants cycled through various areas of Williamson County. Distances for rides were 14, 28, 40, 60 and 100 miles.
anie Lien, who was showing her 1957 Chevrolet pickup truck in the car show, was joined by Chevy, her Miniature Schnauzer, at the Red Poppy Festival on Saturday, April 23, 2022. Photo by Andy Sharp

anie Lien, who was showing her 1957 Chevrolet pickup truck in the car show, was joined by Chevy, her Miniature Schnauzer, at the Red Poppy Festival on Saturday, April 23, 2022. Photo by Andy Sharp

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Georgetown's Red Poppy Festival is April 28-30

Brigid Cooley
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Join in on the fun during Georgetown’s 24th annual Red Poppy Festival. The event, which features live entertainment, family activities and over 100 artisan vendors, takes place April 28-30 on the Square.
The Two Step Inn stage stands ready for the band Midland.

The Two Step Inn stage stands ready for the band Midland.

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Photos: Scenes from the inaugural Two Step Inn festival in Georgetown

News Staff
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
The inaugural Two Step Inn music festival took place April 15-16 at San Gabriel Park in Georgetown. Organized by C3 Presents, the weekend's lineup included both classic and modern country music, with headliners Zach Bryan and Tyler Childers, as well as Tracy Byrd, Tanya Tucker and Wynona Judd.
8-year-old Nicole Loyo was joined by Frozen, her 3-year-old Pomeranian, at the Red Poppy Festival's Popp Pup Parade, held in downtown Georgetown on Sunday, April 24, 2022.

8-year-old Nicole Loyo was joined by Frozen, her 3-year-old Pomeranian, at the Red Poppy Festival's Popp Pup Parade, held in downtown Georgetown on Sunday, April 24, 2022.

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POPP Pup Parade, pet costume contest set for Poppy Fest weekend

Kate St. Clair
Friday, April 14, 2023
Red Poppy festival will again hit Georgetown, Sunday, April 30, and pet lovers are invited to participate in the POPP parade and pet costume contest. The event is organized by Wag Heaven Pet Supplies and Self-serve Dog Wash and the city of Georgetown. The parade will begin at 11:30 a.m.
Rick Rowley performs during a Bach Fest event in 2022.

Rick Rowley performs during a Bach Fest event in 2022.

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2023 Texas Bach Festival concert series announced

Katherine Hamilton
Friday, April 14, 2023
The Texas Bach Festival returns to Georgetown with a program titled “TBF 2023: Resound, You Songs!” A free opening concert is scheduled for 2 p.m., May 21, at the Georgetown Public Library. Gil Zilkha, bass-baritone, and Rick Rowley, piano, will perform Franz Schubert’s “Winterreise, D911.
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