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Trevor Suggs, 16, a member of Scouting America Troop 405, is pictured at the scatter garden he helped build at Georgetown’s IOOF Cemetery on Saturday, May 31. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

Trevor Suggs, 16, a member of Scouting America Troop 405, is pictured at the scatter garden he helped build at Georgetown’s IOOF Cemetery on Saturday, May 31. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

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Scout who led scatter garden project earns Eagle Award

Kaitlyn Wilkes and Andy Sharp
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
For several years, Georgetown scout Trevor Suggs attended many meetings and ceremonies where the Scout Oath was recited: “On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake...

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Georgetown appraised values continue to rise

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, June 2, 2025
Georgetown’s total property market value increased from $22.9 billion in 2024 to $24.75 billion in 2025, according to a valuation update from the Williamson County Appraisal District presented during the May 27 city council workshop.
Annie Fizzell, in bed, as Golde, is shown in a photo from the dress rehearsal for the Palace production of “Fiddler on the Roof” on Thursday, May 29, 2025. The play will run through July 6th on the Springer main stage. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Annie Fizzell, in bed, as Golde, is shown in a photo from the dress rehearsal for the Palace production of “Fiddler on the Roof” on Thursday, May 29, 2025. The play will run through July 6th on the Springer main stage. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Fiddler on the Roof at the Palace Theatre

Linda Dwyer
Friday, May 30, 2025
“Without our traditions, our lives would be as shaky as a fiddler on the roof.”The Georgetown Palace Theatre opened Fiddler on the Roof on May 30 at the historic Springer Stage.
Shawnee Kunz, owner of The Knitting Cup, standing in front of her yarn inventory. The store sells pat- terns by Ms. Kunz’s longtime customer and friend, Martha Wissing.

Shawnee Kunz, owner of The Knitting Cup, standing in front of her yarn inventory. The store sells pat- terns by Ms. Kunz’s longtime customer and friend, Martha Wissing.

The Knitting Cup helps spin dreams for 10 years

Abbey Archer
Friday, May 30, 2025
The Knitting Cup has provided knitting supplies and a sense of community from its location on East University Avenue. for the past 10 years.Owner Shawnee Kunz said she always wanted to own a yarn store.
Owner Dylan Grazioplene holds a brisket taco, The Killer Taco’s top-selling menu item. Photo by Abbey Archer

Owner Dylan Grazioplene holds a brisket taco, The Killer Taco’s top-selling menu item. Photo by Abbey Archer

New owner takes the lead at The Killer Taco food truck

Abbey Archer
Friday, May 30, 2025
The Killer Taco has only been part of the downtown Georgetown food scene for 10 months, but — with a 4.9 star rating on Google and buzz on social media — the food truck has established itself as a go-to for visitors and workers around the Square.Twenty-year-old Dylan Grazioplene took over ownership...
Ethan Walden prepares to take part in Team Roping at the 80th Williamson County Sheriff's Posse Rodeo on Friday, June 28, 2024. Sun Archive.

Ethan Walden prepares to take part in Team Roping at the 80th Williamson County Sheriff's Posse Rodeo on Friday, June 28, 2024. Sun Archive.

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Wrangle rodeo season with the WCSPR in Jarrell

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, May 30, 2025
The Williamson County Sheriff Posse Rodeo will host its annual event June 27-28 at the WCSP Arena, located at 1600 County Road 305 in Jarrell.
From left, A Gift of Time’s Community Educator Carolina Umana and Executive Director Becky Folta-May receive a WHO donation from WHO VP Judy Madsen.

From left, A Gift of Time’s Community Educator Carolina Umana and Executive Director Becky Folta-May receive a WHO donation from WHO VP Judy Madsen.

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WHO supports A Gift of Time

Anne Marshall
Friday, May 30, 2025
What’s new with A Gift of Time in Georgetown? As members of Women Helping Others learned this month, plenty!The nonprofit — serving those with mild to moderate dementia and their families — moved to a new headquarters within the last year.
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