Events
Out and About: 40 years in the United States for IKEA
Linda Dwyer
In 1985, Ronald Reagan began his second term as president, and Mikhail Gorbachev became the new Soviet leader. The Live Aid concert raised awareness for famine in Africa and the first version of Microsoft Windows was released. In Texas, the first Adopt-a-Highway sign went up.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
String & Things: Jazz great Glenda Davenport comes to Sweet Lemon Kitchen
Ellen Greeney
Williamson County is home to a multitude of live music. Come and enjoy the tunes, rhythms and sounds of jazz great Glenda Davenport at Sweet Lemon Kitchen in Georgetown on Thursday.Since moving to Texas in 2018, she has made her home in Round Rock.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Writers’ League meeting highlights collaboration efforts
Nalani Nuylan
The San Gabriel Writers’ League will present “Success through Collaboration” in its upcoming hybrid meeting, Thursday, October 2, from 7-8 p.m.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Roundabout: September 10, 2025
News Staff
The following events are taking place in the greater Georgetown area over the next month. Patriot Day ceremonyA Patriot Day Ceremony will be held in the Social Center Ballroom, on Thursday, September 11, at 11 a.m. to commemorate the 2,977 lives lost in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Strings & Things: Alison Tucker brings her rich alto voice to Lark & Owl
Ellen Greeney
Alison Tucker describes herself as a writer, poet, woodworker, high-tech geek, spouse and mom. After 20 years in the corporate world and 14 years as a stay-at-home mom, she has turned her focus to music. She blends folk, country, and Americana and serves it up with her warm, rich alto voice.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Robert Rauschuber, Judy Whitfield and Danny Cable accepted the Texas Alliance Walk for Life’s Top Church award on behalf of the parish. Photo courtesy Danny Cable
St. Helen Catholic Church gets top award, Life Chain event on the way
News Staff
St. Helen Catholic Church in Georgetown received the Texas Alliance Walk for Life’s Top Church award for congregations with more than 1,000 members.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Lifelong Learners starts fall session with free lecture series
Linda Dwyer
Lifelong Learners Georgetown, formerly Senior University, is a continuing education community that has provided adult courses for over two decades.Volunteers with outstanding credentials give in-person presentations on the arts, science, history, technology, geography, medicine, music and more.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Art Scapes: WCAG artists display at Art Direct in Cedar Park
Ellen Greeney
Art Direct gallery in Cedar Park welcomes a group exhibit by artists from the Williamson County Art Guild.
Thursday, September 4, 2025
090124 GRANGER, TEXAS: Church member (and Granger mayor) Monica Stojanik, right, joins others in the parish hall kitchen preparing to-go plates for attendees at the annual church bazaar at Granger's Saints Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church on Sunday, September 1, 2024. Members prepared meals to be distributed in to-go lines outside the parish hall, or attendees could choose to dine together inside. There was a live auction and games, plus a dance in the parish hall on Sunday evening. Photo by Andy Sharp
Roundabout: Georgetown-area events for Labor Day weekend and beyond
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Strings and Things: Jayton, Texas, native belting out tunes at Backporch Social
Ellen Greeney
Williamson County is home to a multitude of live music genres from rock and country to classical and symphonic. Find your favorite places to enjoy the tunes, sounds and voice of Slade Coulter.Texas Music Scene calls him a vibrant force in the world of classic Texas country hailing from Jayton.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025