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Burning the Ride on Center for Kids Cowgirl Brunch, tables are decorated by the attendees in a competition. Courtesy of ROCK.

Burning the Ride on Center for Kids Cowgirl Brunch, tables are decorated by the attendees in a competition. Courtesy of ROCK.

ROCK hosts second annual Cowgirl Brunch in November

Georgetown nonprofit Ride on Center for Kids will hold its second annual Cowgirl Bruncheon at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 4, at the Merlin Hoppe Arena at 2050 Rockride Lane in Georgetown.   This year’s “Courage & Grit” themed bruncheon will feature Rear Admiral Christina M.
The three proposed new fire stations would help reduce response times in areas where the response times are more than 9 minutes. (Photo courtesy ESD 8)

The three proposed new fire stations would help reduce response times in areas where the response times are more than 9 minutes. (Photo courtesy ESD 8)

Correction: ESD 8 proposes new sales and use tax

An error in the October 8 edition of the Sun led to the publishing of property tax rates instead of information about a proposed sales and use tax for Emergency Service District 8.
Silver Moon Curios, owned by Kandy Mitchell, is located in the Co-Op building at 308 West Eighth Street.

Silver Moon Curios, owned by Kandy Mitchell, is located in the Co-Op building at 308 West Eighth Street.

As holidays approach, support local spots

Georgetown businesses and restaurants will offer holiday shopping and dining specials as part of the annual Small Business Saturday event on November 25, the day after Black Friday. This day in November gives shoppers the opportunity to support local and small businesses.
A rendering shows the exterior of the future Schunk Xycarb Technology building, which will be located at 200 Velocity Drive. (Photo courtesy Scott Lingren)

A rendering shows the exterior of the future Schunk Xycarb Technology building, which will be located at 200 Velocity Drive. (Photo courtesy Scott Lingren)

Semiconductor producer Schunk Xycarb Technology expands to keep up with demand

As Williamson County continues to grow its reputation as a home for tech companies, quartz semiconductor maker Schunk Xycarb Technology is expanding into a new 140,000 square foot facility to accommodate growing demand for its products.

National Fire Protection Week focuses on cooking safety

The Williamson County Fire Marshal’s office is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association to promote this year’s Fire Protection Week campaign, “Cooking safety starts with you. Pay attention to fire prevention.”  Fire Prevention Week is October 8 through 14.
Cayden Couchman, playing Henry Jekyll and Edward Hyde, is pictured as  Hyde in a Thursday, October 5, 2023 dress rehearsal of "Jekyll & Hyde," playing on the Palace's Springer Stage through November.    Photo by Andy Sharp.

Cayden Couchman, playing Henry Jekyll and Edward Hyde, is pictured as Hyde in a Thursday, October 5, 2023 dress rehearsal of "Jekyll & Hyde," playing on the Palace's Springer Stage through November. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Jekyll & Hyde takes the stage at the Palace Theatre

The Palace’s 2023-2024 season opens with this musical that unfolds the tale of a passionate, romantic doctor and a terrifying madman. Dr. Henry Jekyll, in his effort to solve man’s most challenging medical dilemmas, decides he should be the subject of his own experiments.

BiblioFiles: Books and art to check out in October

Have you ever searched the Georgetown Public Library’s online catalog to see if we had a particular book or author? It is a wonderful tool when you are looking for specific books or subjects.
Chet Garner — director of documentary feature “Cowboy Bourbon: The Full Proof Tale of Garrison Brothers,” which won Best Texas Film at GTX Film Festival September 30 — participates in a Q&A.

Chet Garner — director of documentary feature “Cowboy Bourbon: The Full Proof Tale of Garrison Brothers,” which won Best Texas Film at GTX Film Festival September 30 — participates in a Q&A.

5th Annual film festival a hit in Georgetown

The fifth annual GTX Film Festival took place September 30 in the Rodney A. & Mary Klett Performing Art Center. Tickets for the event sold out, with a total of 170 people in attendance.