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The cast of Men on Boats performs at Southwestern University. Photo by Anthony Warner

The cast of Men on Boats performs at Southwestern University. Photo by Anthony Warner

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Playtime: Southwestern kicks off theatre season

Linda Dwyer
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Southwestern University opened its theater season November 7 with Men on Boats. The story centers on an American expedition. Playwright Jaclyn Backhaus calls her comedic retelling of events “true-ish”.
Jim Watters, a Vietnam Air Force veteran, is joined by his wife Dianne as they post a flag honoring Jim’s father, Jim Watters Sr., a World War II Navy veteran, on November 9, 2024.

Jim Watters, a Vietnam Air Force veteran, is joined by his wife Dianne as they post a flag honoring Jim’s father, Jim Watters Sr., a World War II Navy veteran, on November 9, 2024.

Field of Honor, veterans events happening this week

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, November 10, 2025
The annual Sun City Veterans Day Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, November 11, at the Georgetown-Williamson County Veterans Memorial Plaza, at 2 Texas Drive at 11 a.m. The East View High School band and orchestra will provide music beginning at 10:45 a.m.This year’s guest speaker is Colonel Paul F.
Lita Hernandez, front right, performs with Mariachi Espuelas during Georgetown’s Dia de los Muertos, held Saturday November 1, 2025 in the South Main Arts District along 9th Street. The event included music and dance performances throughout the day. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Lita Hernandez, front right, performs with Mariachi Espuelas during Georgetown’s Dia de los Muertos, held Saturday November 1, 2025 in the South Main Arts District along 9th Street. The event included music and dance performances throughout the day. Photo by Andy Sharp.

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Out and About: Georgetown celebrates Day of the Dead

Linda Dwyer
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Día de los Muertos originated in Mexico but was celebrated locally with beautiful symbols, traditions and imagery in the remembrance of loved ones.The joyful three-day holiday starts October 31 with the Day of the Little Angels when spirits of deceased children visit their families.
Eileen McMullen and her daughter Isabella, 3, embrace the music of Mariachi Espuelas during Georgetown’s Dia de los Muertos, held Saturday November 1, 2025 in the South Main Arts District along 9th Street. The event included music and dance performances throughout the day. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Eileen McMullen and her daughter Isabella, 3, embrace the music of Mariachi Espuelas during Georgetown’s Dia de los Muertos, held Saturday November 1, 2025 in the South Main Arts District along 9th Street. The event included music and dance performances throughout the day. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Georgetown’s Dia de los Muertos

Andy Sharp
Sunday, November 2, 2025
Georgetown’s Dia de los Muertos festival was held Saturday November 1, 2025,  in the South Main Arts District along Ninth Street. The event included music and dance performances throughout the day. Photos by Andy Sharp.
Donna Winters artwork on display at the Williamson County Art Guild gallery.

Donna Winters artwork on display at the Williamson County Art Guild gallery.

Art Scapes: Veteran artists receive praise, support

Ellen Greeney
Thursday, October 30, 2025
The Williamson County Art Guild and ArtSpark Texas present the 16th Annual Distinguished Artist Veterans Exhibit, a juried exhibition showcasing the creativity and talent of those who have served in the military.Offer praise and support for our amazing veterans at the reception is 5-7 p.m.
From left, Mike and Kathy Sullivan, Gail Guill, Kerri McWhirter, Betty Mayfield and Linda Edman are some of the participants who will showcase their homes for the Sun City Kiwanis home holiday tours event. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

From left, Mike and Kathy Sullivan, Gail Guill, Kerri McWhirter, Betty Mayfield and Linda Edman are some of the participants who will showcase their homes for the Sun City Kiwanis home holiday tours event. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Five homes will open their doors for fundraising campaign

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, October 30, 2025
As part of the 24th home holiday tours by the Sun City Kiwanis Club, five homes will be in the spotlight with Christmas decorations galore to raise funds for scholarships for Georgetown high school seniors and Key Clubs.
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