Georgetown

Mike Stankovich walks with an American flag near Sun City Boulevard.

Mike Stankovich walks with an American flag near Sun City Boulevard.

Out and About: Showing patriotism, supporting veterans every day

Linda Dwyer
Monday, November 10, 2025
On November 11, we honor all who have served in the United States Armed Forces, both living and deceased.Veterans Day’s origins lie in “Armistice Day,” which commemorated the end of World War I on November 11, 1918.
ESD 8 Commissioner Troy Rodriguez and Fire Chief John Sullivan stand in front of a fire engine. ESD 8 service residents in the City of Georgetown and its surrounding areas. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

ESD 8 Commissioner Troy Rodriguez and Fire Chief John Sullivan stand in front of a fire engine. ESD 8 service residents in the City of Georgetown and its surrounding areas. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

One year in, new ESD 8 tax creates security net for Georgetown emergency services

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, November 7, 2025
After getting all the i’s dotted and the t’s crossed, the monetary impacts of Emergency Service District 8’s resident-approved 2 percent sales started to be seen in April.
A rendering of what the Veterans Memorial will look like is held up by Tom McCabe against its current state in the background. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

A rendering of what the Veterans Memorial will look like is held up by Tom McCabe against its current state in the background. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

‘Renovating, rejuvenating, reconfiguring’

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Sun City residents hope that, by next Memorial Day, the Veterans Memorial Plaza will have a fresh look.
This artistic rendering shows cosmetic changes proposed for the outside of the original Wesleyan building, including a new 10,000-square-foot addition. (Rendering courtesy Texas Municipal League)

This artistic rendering shows cosmetic changes proposed for the outside of the original Wesleyan building, including a new 10,000-square-foot addition. (Rendering courtesy Texas Municipal League)

TML chooses Georgetown for new headquarters

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
The Texas Municipal League’s Intergovernmental Risk Pool has chosen the old Wesleyan building at 205 East University Avenue as the location for its new headquarters and the Texas Municipal Center. The TML Risk Pool is currently located at 1821 Rutherford Lane in Austin.
Antioch Georgetown members Tom Pursley and his wife Karrie, center, assist Floyd Bowen, right, during the Community Food Drive conducted by Antioch Georgetown on on Sunday, November 2, 2025. The Food Drive was held at St. Paul United Methodist Church. Any donations remaining will go to The Caring Place and Helping Hands of Georgetown. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Antioch Georgetown members Tom Pursley and his wife Karrie, center, assist Floyd Bowen, right, during the Community Food Drive conducted by Antioch Georgetown on on Sunday, November 2, 2025. The Food Drive was held at St. Paul United Methodist Church. Any donations remaining will go to The Caring Place and Helping Hands of Georgetown. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Georgetown Community Food Drive

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Antioch Georgetown members held a Community Food Drive and distribution on Sunday, November 2, 2025.  The Food Drive was held at St. Paul United Methodist Church.  Any donations remaining will go to The Caring Place and Helping Hands of Georgetown.    Photos by Andy Sharp. 
Pablo Felix, left, and Jonathan Marquez, right, members of the Georgetown Police Department Dive Team, prepare to gather rubber ducks nearing the finish line during the 10th Annual AAUW Duck Race held on the river at San Gabriel Park on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Rubber ducks are placed in the river and race to the finish in several heats. Winners of winning ducks win prizes. The event raises funds for area high school student scholarships. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Pablo Felix, left, and Jonathan Marquez, right, members of the Georgetown Police Department Dive Team, prepare to gather rubber ducks nearing the finish line during the 10th Annual AAUW Duck Race held on the river at San Gabriel Park on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Rubber ducks are placed in the river and race to the finish in several heats. Winners of winning ducks win prizes. The event raises funds for area high school student scholarships. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Ducks race for a good cause

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
The 10th annual AAUW Duck Race was held on the river at San Gabriel Park on Saturday, November 1, 2025.  Rubber ducks are placed in the river and race to the finish in several heats.  Winners of winning ducks win prizes.   The event raises funds for area high school student scholarships.
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