Georgetown

ROCK announces keynote speaker for Cowgirl Brunch

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
The Ride of Center for Kids announced the featured speaker at its fourth annual Cowgirl Brunch will be Wen Zhang, an executive coach and founder of the INNW Institute – a nonprofit and marketing firm that helps businesses and entrepreneurs.
This rendering shows some of the cosmetic changes made to the outside of the original building with one of the new 10,000 square foot additions that would be added to integrate the building into the area. (Rendering courtesy Texas Municipal League)

This rendering shows some of the cosmetic changes made to the outside of the original building with one of the new 10,000 square foot additions that would be added to integrate the building into the area. (Rendering courtesy Texas Municipal League)

HARC approves changes to old Wesleyan building

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
The Historic Architecture Review Commission on Thursday, October 9, accepted pre-conceptual plans for additions and renovations the Texas Municipal League could make to the old Wesleyan building at 205 East University Avenue.
The Reverend Mary Ann Huston, Associate Rector, bestows a blessing on Bogie, with his owner Jess Lofgreen during a Blessing of the Animals service conducted by Grace Episcopal Church, held at Booty’s Road Park on Sunday, October 5, 2025. Lunch was provided at the park’s pavilion after the service acknowledging the work of Saint Francis of Assisi. Photo by Andy Sharp.

The Reverend Mary Ann Huston, Associate Rector, bestows a blessing on Bogie, with his owner Jess Lofgreen during a Blessing of the Animals service conducted by Grace Episcopal Church, held at Booty’s Road Park on Sunday, October 5, 2025. Lunch was provided at the park’s pavilion after the service acknowledging the work of Saint Francis of Assisi. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Blessing of the Animals conducted by Grace Episcopal Church

Andy Sharp
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Attendees gather for a Blessing of the Animals service conducted by Grace Episcopal Church, held at Booty’s Road Park on Sunday, October 5, 2025.  Lunch was provided at the park’s pavilion after the service acknowledging the work of Saint Francis of Assisi.    Photos by Andy Sharp
Larry Clayman, left, helps apply clown makeup on his son, Matthew William Clayman at the 32nd Annual Clayman Rodeo held at Windsong Farm on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Larry Clayman, 85, a longtime rodeo clown and bullfighter is being inducted into the National Rodeo Hall of Fame on November 7-8.

Larry Clayman, left, helps apply clown makeup on his son, Matthew William Clayman at the 32nd Annual Clayman Rodeo held at Windsong Farm on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Larry Clayman, 85, a longtime rodeo clown and bullfighter is being inducted into the National Rodeo Hall of Fame on November 7-8.

Retired rodeo clown Larry Clayman inducted into national hall of fame

Abbey Archer
Friday, October 10, 2025
After a career as a rodeo clown, bull fighter and announcer — one that allows him to meet a president, a queen and a pope — Florence resident Larry Clayman will be inducted into the National Rodeo Hall of Fame this November.
Georgetown Police Department officer Cesar Salinas spoke to attendees at the National Night Out observance held at the Georgetown Housing AuthorityÕs Stonehaven site on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.

Georgetown Police Department officer Cesar Salinas spoke to attendees at the National Night Out observance held at the Georgetown Housing AuthorityÕs Stonehaven site on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.

Georgetown police, community unite for National Night Out

Andy Sharp
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Georgetown Police Department officers met and shared a meal with residents at the National Night Out observance held at the Georgetown Housing Authority's Stonehaven site on Tuesday, October 7.
15-year-old Valentina Sanchez was among the volunteers helping unload more than 3,000 pumpkins at Georgetown First United Methodist Church on Wednesday afternoon, October 8, 2025.

15-year-old Valentina Sanchez was among the volunteers helping unload more than 3,000 pumpkins at Georgetown First United Methodist Church on Wednesday afternoon, October 8, 2025.

Pumpkin time at Georgetown First United Methodist Church

Andy Sharp
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Church members and volunteers from area high schools, plus students from Southwestern University, help unload more than 3,000 pumpkins at Georgetown First United Methodist Church on Wednesday afternoon, October 8.
The old Wesleyan building is being considered by the Texas Municipal League as a new headquarters site. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

The old Wesleyan building is being considered by the Texas Municipal League as a new headquarters site. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Texas Municipal League eyes Georgetown for new headquarters

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, October 9, 2025
The old Wesleyan building at 205 East University Avenue could be taken over by the Texas Municipal League as is seeks approval for a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for any potential future additions or demolitions to the building from the Historic Architecture Review Commission.
Jarrell Library Director Susan Gregurek lists the available supplies for the students to make their homecoming mums at the Jarrell Library and Resource Center’s Mum-making party, September 10. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Jarrell Library Director Susan Gregurek lists the available supplies for the students to make their homecoming mums at the Jarrell Library and Resource Center’s Mum-making party, September 10. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Mum’s the word: Homecoming flower arrangements are a Southern tradition

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
As the old joke goes, everything is bigger – and better – in Texas, especially when it comes to mums, an elaborate floral decoration usually made with a fake chrysanthemum given during a high school’s homecoming football game.
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