Georgetown
Sarah Jordan, as Mrs. Lovett, and Damon Brown, playing Sweeney Todd, are pictured during a Thursday, October 3, 2024 dress rehearsal of "Sweeney Todd," playing on the Springer Stage at the Georgetown Palace through November 3rd. Photo by Andy Sharp.
The Georgetown Palace Theatre presents Sweeney Todd this month
Horror and humor came together for a night to remember at the Georgetown Palace Theatre. Excitement radiated through an enthusiastic, full house during the October 4 opening night of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
Georgetown police officer Shane Rogers enjoyed a grilled hamburger during a National Night Out event held on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at the Georgetown Housing Authority Activity Learning Center on West 18th Street. Photo by Andy Sharp.
Connecting with the Georgetown community on National Night Out
Andy Sharp
National Night Out events were held in Georgetown on Tuesday, October 1.
Friday, October 4, 2024
Gabri Alvarez, 15, front, riding her horse named Chuck, is joined by 14-year-old Reagan Roppolo, astride her horse called Cash, as they get ready to take part in the Grand Entry at the 30th Clayman Rodeo on Saturday, October 7, 2023. The rodeo, held at Windsong Farm, is hosted by Jim Bob and Kelly Clayman, who've taught rodeo and equestrian skills here for many years. Photo by Andy Sharp.
Clayman Rodeo celebrates three decades of riding
Abbey Archer
Kelly and Jim Bob Clayman are celebrating three decades of putting on the Clayman Rodeo in Georgetown. The event allows Windsong Farm horseback riding students of all ages the chance to compete in a professional rodeo that includes barrel racing, pole bending, team roping and breakaway roping.
Thursday, October 3, 2024
The store was a busy place during Tecovas Grand Opening on Friday, September 27, 2024. The shop is along Main Street, in the area under the Williamson County Sun offices. Photo by Andy Sharp.
Get to know Tecovas on the Square
Abbey Archer
This weekend, Tecovas celebrated the grand opening of their new store on the Square. The Western wear store offers cowboy hats, boots and apparel for both men and women. The national brand was started by Paul Hedrick in 2015 and is headquartered in Austin.
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Jamie Tanner snuggles Houdini, one of her bunnies.
Simple Sparrow Care Farm offers mental health care, soothing experiences
Abbey Archer
A 16-year-old-boy was sitting in the waiting room with his hood on, unwilling to participate in his therapy. Marti Smith, occupational therapist and co-founder of Simple Sparrow Care Farm, observed that he was downregulated, feeling hopeless and depressed.
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Rob Kiddie at the Poppy Fest Parade in April 2022. Photo by Andy Sharp
The Georgetown Beard Club supports local nonprofits
Abbey Archer
The Georgetown Beard Club, a volunteer group of both men and women, aims to change the reputation of men with beards. “At times, people look at those who have beards as being… not sketchy, but like they don’t seem wholesome,” said Rob Kiddie, one of the club’s founding members.
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Rachel Cummins, owner of Sweet Lemon Kitchen, presents at the Chamber of Commerce meeting Breakfast Bites & Downtown Lowdown
Business leaders meet for breakfast talk
Abbey Archer
Members of the Georgetown business community gathered Tuesday, September 24, to discuss hospitality philosophy and to learn about various updates across the area.
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Council members discuss challenges of Texas Open Meetings Act
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Georgetown City Council was presented with an ethics review September 10 that provided an overview of the Texas Public Information Act, the city’s ethics ordinance, conflicts of interest and the Texas Open Meetings Act.
Monday, September 30, 2024
5 businesses receive tax breaks for investments
Kaitlyn Wilkes
As an incentive to bring manufacturing projects to the Georgetown area, the city approved tax abatements for five different companies as part of its consent agenda Tuesday, September 24.
Monday, September 30, 2024
Members of Irreverent Warriors group continued their 6.1 mile Silkies Hike along East 7th Street.
Irreverent Warriors walk across Georgetown
Andy Sharp
The Irreverent Warriors group took a 6.1 mile Silkies Hike through Georgetown on Saturday, September 21. The hike began and concluded at VFW Post 8587 on College Street.
Friday, September 27, 2024