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Santa Claus welcomes the light as it comes on during the annual Lighting of the Square in downtown Georgetown on Friday, November 29, 2024. The streets and courthouse lawn were jammed with thousands of attendees on a cool autumn evening. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Santa Claus welcomes the light as it comes on during the annual Lighting of the Square in downtown Georgetown on Friday, November 29, 2024. The streets and courthouse lawn were jammed with thousands of attendees on a cool autumn evening. Photo by Andy Sharp.

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Little Lights, Holiday Delights

Andy Sharp
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Georgetown's annual Lighting of the Square kicked off the 2024 holiday season in Williamson County November 29. Photos by Andy Sharp
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. (Sun Archive)

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. (Sun Archive)

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Santa trades in cookies for pancakes

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Santa will come to town and eat breakfast in his favorite city December 21. The annual Breakfast with Santa event will take place at the Community Center in San Gabriel Park from 7:30 to 11 a.m.

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Georgetown looks to state funding for future road projects

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Georgetown is looking at state grant opportunities to fund road improvement in 2025 and beyond. Georgetown received a grant this year from the Texas Department of Transportation’s Highway Safety Improvement Program for improvements to the intersection of County Road 245 and Ronald Reagan.
Kevin and Rachel Cummins, center, second row from the bottom, the owners of City Post and Sweet Lemon, with the volunteers who helped serve families for the event. (Courtesy Rooted Hospitality)

Kevin and Rachel Cummins, center, second row from the bottom, the owners of City Post and Sweet Lemon, with the volunteers who helped serve families for the event. (Courtesy Rooted Hospitality)

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Businesses serve up Thanksgiving cheer on the Square

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Businesses from all around the Square worked with The Caring Place and Helping Hands of Georgetown November 19 to serve traditional Thanksgiving fare at the Georgetown Public Library to 200 members of the community.
Assistant to the City Manager Jessica Clarke presents potential changes to the city’s grant program on November 26. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Assistant to the City Manager Jessica Clarke presents potential changes to the city’s grant program on November 26. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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City grant program faces shaky future

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
The majority of Georgetown’s city council is in favor of redirecting money typically designated for nonprofit support toward more essential city services in future budgets.

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Deck the halls with warm cups of coffee

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, December 2, 2024
With the holidays coming up, a warm or seasonal drink can make things feel merry and bright. Throughout Georgetown, businesses are embracing the flavors that remind people of winter and the holidays. Here are a few.
Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter Director Misty Valenta, center, with Kasey Spain, senior manager of Best Friends Network, right, presents a “No-Kill” plaque to the Williamson County Commissioners during the November 26 meeting. Commissioners in attendance from left to right are Cynthia Long, Terry Cook, and Valerie Covey, far left. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter Director Misty Valenta, center, with Kasey Spain, senior manager of Best Friends Network, right, presents a “No-Kill” plaque to the Williamson County Commissioners during the November 26 meeting. Commissioners in attendance from left to right are Cynthia Long, Terry Cook, and Valerie Covey, far left. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Williamson County celebrates shelter’s ‘no-kill’ status

Nalani Nuylan
Sunday, December 1, 2024
Things are happening at the Williamson County Animal Shelter, and the hard work is paying off. Shelter Director Misty Valenta was selected to join the Best Friends Animal Society’s Network Strategy Council.
Linda McCalla gives a presentation to Preservation Georgetown about the impact the Main Street Program had on downtown Georgetown. The meeting took place at the historic Grace Heritage Center. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Linda McCalla gives a presentation to Preservation Georgetown about the impact the Main Street Program had on downtown Georgetown. The meeting took place at the historic Grace Heritage Center. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Preservation Georgetown highlights changes to downtown

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
The booming 1980s Central Texas economy, Georgetown’s proximity to Austin, intact historic structures on the Square and peer pressure to renovate buildings contributed to making the city’s Main Street Program a success over the past 42 years, said Linda McCalla, a Georgetown interior designer and...
Santa Claus and Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder ushered in the lights for the Lighting of the Square on Friday, November 25, 2022. (Sun Archive)

Santa Claus and Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder ushered in the lights for the Lighting of the Square on Friday, November 25, 2022. (Sun Archive)

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Mayor Schroeder, Judge Ward to ignite holiday spirit

Kaitlyn Wilkes and Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder and County Judge Will Ward will lead the crowd at this year’s Lighting of the Square, counting down to the big moment when twinkling lights illuminate the area, creating a scene straight out of a Hallmark Christmas movie.
Sun Archive.

Sun Archive.

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Tree of Angels

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, November 25, 2024
 This year, families and residents can remember and honor victims of crime and their families for two weeks in the Williamson County Courthouse.The Williamson County District Attorney’s Office will host the 12th annual Tree of Angels ceremony December 3.
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