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Peggy Ogden-Howe is assisted with her meal preparation during the Community Thanksgiving, held Thursday, November 28, 2024 at the San Gabriel Community Center in San Gabriel Park.  200 pounds of turkey breast, combined with numerous side dishes, drinks and desserts were provided at no charge to anyone who wanted a Thanksgiving meal.  The event was conducted by members of the Georgetown Beard Club, plus the City of Georgetown police and fire departments.     Photo by Andy Sharp.

Peggy Ogden-Howe is assisted with her meal preparation during the Community Thanksgiving, held Thursday, November 28, 2024 at the San Gabriel Community Center in San Gabriel Park. 200 pounds of turkey breast, combined with numerous side dishes, drinks and desserts were provided at no charge to anyone who wanted a Thanksgiving meal. The event was conducted by members of the Georgetown Beard Club, plus the City of Georgetown police and fire departments. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Georgetown serves up community on Thanksgiving

Georgetown's Community Thanksgiving was held Thursday, November 28, 2024, at the San Gabriel Community Center in San Gabriel Park.  About 200 pounds of turkey breast, combined with numerous side dishes, drinks and desserts were provided at no charge to anyone who wanted a Thanksgiving meal.
Santa Claus welcomes the light as it comes on during the annual Lighting of the Square in downtown Georgetown on  Friday, November 29, 2024. The streets and courthouse lawn were jammed with thousands of attendees on a cool autumn evening.    Photo by Andy Sharp.

Santa Claus welcomes the light as it comes on during the annual Lighting of the Square in downtown Georgetown on Friday, November 29, 2024. The streets and courthouse lawn were jammed with thousands of attendees on a cool autumn evening. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Little Lights, Holiday Delights

Georgetown's annual Lighting of the Square kicked off the 2024 holiday season in Williamson County November 29. Photos by Andy Sharp
From left to right: Karla Murillo, Jamie Zavodny, Denise Register, Andrew Larsen, Marc Hibner, Madison Seale, Sean Stevens, Precinct 4 Commissioner Russ Boles, Jeffery Jenkins, Nathan Lerow, Russell Fishbeck, Jason Brown, Kelley Hernandez-Host, and Gabe Rodriguez break ground on the West Arena, Monday, December 2. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

From left to right: Karla Murillo, Jamie Zavodny, Denise Register, Andrew Larsen, Marc Hibner, Madison Seale, Sean Stevens, Precinct 4 Commissioner Russ Boles, Jeffery Jenkins, Nathan Lerow, Russell Fishbeck, Jason Brown, Kelley Hernandez-Host, and Gabe Rodriguez break ground on the West Arena, Monday, December 2. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Williamson County adds West Arena to Expo Center

Williamson County broke ground on the Williamson County Expo Center West Arena during a ceremony on Monday, December 2 in Taylor.The West Arena project will feature a new 175-foot by 450-foot facility, including a covered arena.
Santa Claus arrives at the San Gabriel Community Center for Breakfast With Santa on Saturday, December 23, 2023. Attendees were treated to pancakes, breakfast sausage and orange juice. (Sun Archive)

Santa Claus arrives at the San Gabriel Community Center for Breakfast With Santa on Saturday, December 23, 2023. Attendees were treated to pancakes, breakfast sausage and orange juice. (Sun Archive)

Santa trades in cookies for pancakes

Santa will come to town and eat breakfast in his favorite city December 21.

Georgetown looks to state funding for future road projects

Georgetown is looking at state grant opportunities to fund road improvement in 2025 and beyond. Georgetown received a grant this year from the Texas Department of Transportation’s Highway Safety Improvement Program for improvements to the intersection of County Road 245 and Ronald Reagan.
Kevin and Rachel Cummins, center, second row from the bottom, the owners of City Post and Sweet Lemon, with the volunteers who helped serve families for the event. (Courtesy Rooted Hospitality)

Kevin and Rachel Cummins, center, second row from the bottom, the owners of City Post and Sweet Lemon, with the volunteers who helped serve families for the event. (Courtesy Rooted Hospitality)

Businesses serve up Thanksgiving cheer on the Square

Businesses from all around the Square worked with The Caring Place and Helping Hands of Georgetown November 19 to serve traditional Thanksgiving fare at the Georgetown Public Library to 200 members of the community.
Assistant to the City Manager Jessica Clarke presents potential changes to the city’s grant program on November 26. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Assistant to the City Manager Jessica Clarke presents potential changes to the city’s grant program on November 26. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

City grant program faces shaky future

The majority of Georgetown’s city council is in favor of redirecting money typically designated for nonprofit support toward more essential city services in future budgets.

Deck the halls with warm cups of coffee

With the holidays coming up, a warm or seasonal drink can make things feel merry and bright. Throughout Georgetown, businesses are embracing the flavors that remind people of winter and the holidays. Here are a few.