Georgetown

Rita Johnston won first place for “Time to Order” in the Photography/ Digital category.

Rita Johnston won first place for “Time to Order” in the Photography/ Digital category.

Eight local artist are winners at Art Hop XVII

For the 17th year, Georgetown Art Works has again hosted the annual juried Art Hop event with dozens of artworks on exhibit and offered for sale at the Georgetown Public Library and San Gabriel Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hall until November 2.
7-year-old Axyl Johannsen, front, and his brother Lynnox, 3, right, helped unload pumpkins at First United Methodist Church on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.  2,880 large pumpkins, plus many smaller versions were unloaded at the church.   The pumpkins were grown in New Mexico.   A second, but smaller batch of pumpkins will arrive from there on October 19th.   Sales continue through 5p.m. on October 31st.    Photo by Andy Sharp

7-year-old Axyl Johannsen, front, and his brother Lynnox, 3, right, helped unload pumpkins at First United Methodist Church on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. 2,880 large pumpkins, plus many smaller versions were unloaded at the church. The pumpkins were grown in New Mexico. A second, but smaller batch of pumpkins will arrive from there on October 19th. Sales continue through 5p.m. on October 31st. Photo by Andy Sharp

First United Methodist Church of Georgetown pumpkin patch is here

First United Methodist Church in Georgetown unload pumpkins at on Wednesday, October 9, for this fall's pumpkin patch.  About 2,880 large pumpkins, plus many smaller versions were unloaded at the church.  The pumpkins were grown in New Mexico.
“Misery is alive!” on the Playhouse stage through November 10. Go to georgetownpalace.com for tickets and details.

“Misery is alive!” on the Playhouse stage through November 10. Go to georgetownpalace.com for tickets and details.

'Misery' is a deliciously dreadful experience at the Palace

Misery opened on the Playhouse stage October 11. It was promoted as part of the Palace Theatre’s spooky season of spine-tingling experiences. The horror themed play elicits a delicious dish of dire dread.
Cole Benson, 14, and Astin Carrillo, 12, carry a board that will soon be part of a bed for a boy or girl in the Georgetown area. Both young men volunteered their time for Sleep in Heavenly Peace. Cole attends Meridian World School in Round Rock and Astin is home schooled.

Cole Benson, 14, and Astin Carrillo, 12, carry a board that will soon be part of a bed for a boy or girl in the Georgetown area. Both young men volunteered their time for Sleep in Heavenly Peace. Cole attends Meridian World School in Round Rock and Astin is home schooled.

Sleep in Heavenly Peace serves hundreds of children each year

Cars lined each side of the narrow country lane. Parked along the wide-open spaces they stood out, serving as locating markers outside a sprawling Logan Ranch Road property. In the distance, buzzing sounds broke the Saturday morning silence.
The proposed land plan lays out the dimensions of the neighborhood and also uses color-coding to highlight the phases of development. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

The proposed land plan lays out the dimensions of the neighborhood and also uses color-coding to highlight the phases of development. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

Development with 1,300 homes, resort closer to reality

Lakeside Estates, a proposed Municipal Utility District located in the western cliffs of Lake Georgetown near Santa Rita Ranch, aims to bring 1,300 units and a private hotel and resort to the edge of the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction.

GTX Film Festival reels in crowd

The September 28 GTX Film Festival was a robust collaboration showcasing quality productions and fostering interaction between film enthusiasts at all levels of interest. The event was the culmination of a longer process.
9-year-old Ashton Clayman sits astride his horse Tally at the 31st Annual Clayman Rodeo on Saturday, October 5, 2024.  Held at Windsong Farm, the rodeo was founded by Kelly and Jim Bob Clayman.    Photo by Andy Sharp.

9-year-old Ashton Clayman sits astride his horse Tally at the 31st Annual Clayman Rodeo on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Held at Windsong Farm, the rodeo was founded by Kelly and Jim Bob Clayman. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Sights, sounds, experiences at the Clayman Rodeo

The 31st Annual Clayman Rodeo took place in Georgetown on Saturday, October 5, 2024.  Held at Windsong Farm, the rodeo was founded by Kelly and Jim Bob Clayman.   Photos by Andy Sharp. 
Ken Covington acknowledges the crowds' applause after performing with Bob Case during a First Friday Concert held at Founders Park on Friday, October 4, 2024.  Covington, founder of Kenz Guitars,  suffered a stroke in September 2023.  He's been on the mend for the past year.  He was honored with a proclamation presented by Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder.   Photo by Andy Sharp.

Ken Covington acknowledges the crowds' applause after performing with Bob Case during a First Friday Concert held at Founders Park on Friday, October 4, 2024. Covington, founder of Kenz Guitars, suffered a stroke in September 2023. He's been on the mend for the past year. He was honored with a proclamation presented by Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Georgetown honors Ken Covington during guitar concert

A crowd filled Founders Park as Ken Covington performed during a First Friday Concert held on Friday, October 4, 2024.  Covington, founder of Ken'z Guitars on the Square in Georgetown,  suffered a stroke in September 2023.
Tributes to pets lost in the September 2021 fire

Tributes to pets lost in the September 2021 fire

Families settle in Ponderosa Pet Resort lawsuit

Thirteen families whose dogs died in the 2021 fire at the Ponderosa Pet Resort in Georgetown have settled their claims against the facility’s owner, Austin attorney Ard Ardalan said October 3.