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Ellen Brumder, a co-founder (with her husband, Nick) of Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery & Prayer Gardens, was on hand Saturday, April 27, 2024 to celebrate Art in the Gardens, the 20th anniversary of Our Lady.  The couple live in New Zealand, but return to the area occasionally.    Photo by Andy Sharp.

Ellen Brumder, a co-founder (with her husband, Nick) of Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery & Prayer Gardens, was on hand Saturday, April 27, 2024 to celebrate Art in the Gardens, the 20th anniversary of Our Lady. The couple live in New Zealand, but return to the area occasionally. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery & Prayer Gardens turns 20

Future Bell County development requests to leave Georgetown water

Solana Ranch — a master planned community with 14,000 single-family homes planned for a 6,311-acre parcel of land located predominantly in southern Bell County and partially in Williamson County — requested to leave Georgetown’s water system at the city’s April 23 city council workshop.

Austin Avenue corridor projects inch closer

City council could vote on recommended construction projects associated with Austin Avenue through Georgetown in May.Part of the Austin Avenue Corridor Study, project goals would enhance corridor safety, support economic development, and improve roadway functionality and “corridor character,”...
2-year-old Elliott Araiza, with his dad Bert Araiza, enjoyed watching the parade along Austin Avenue during the 25th Annual Red Poppy Festival on Saturday, April 27, 2024.    Photo by Andy Sharp.

2-year-old Elliott Araiza, with his dad Bert Araiza, enjoyed watching the parade along Austin Avenue during the 25th Annual Red Poppy Festival on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Photos: 2024 Red Poppy Festival at a glance

Members of the Sun City Cyclists club gather for a ride.

Members of the Sun City Cyclists club gather for a ride.

Sun City Cyclists put the pedal to the metal

With an average age of 70 and between 180 and 200 members at any given time, the Sun City Cyclists are a healthy bunch.“I put more miles on my bike than I do my car every year,” said Leanne Waldo, who’s the social chair of the Sun City club.Ms. Waldo became involved with the cyclists club when she...
Levi Drake Rodriguez, standing front and center, celebrates at his Georgetown home after being selected in the NFL draft Saturday, April 27.

Levi Drake Rodriguez, standing front and center, celebrates at his Georgetown home after being selected in the NFL draft Saturday, April 27.

Georgetown’s own drafted by Minnesota Vikings

East View High School alumnus Levi Drake Rodriguez was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the seventh round of the NFL draft Saturday afternoon.He was at his some in Georgetown, surrounded by friends and family when he got the call from the Vikings organization.“I love how my family erupted with...

Health District prepares for mosquito season

One year removed from an active mosquito season with dozens of West Nile virus mosquitoes reported, Williamson County and Cities Health District is informing the public about precautions that could reduce mosquito bites.
Representatives celebrate the opening of new pickleball courts at Southwest Williamson County Regional Park in Leander.  Cutting the ribbon are, from left, Steve Loranger from USA Pickleball, Williamson County Parks Director Russell Fishbeck, Commissioner Terry Cook, Jo Tramell from USA Pickleball, George Olivencia from USA Pickleball, Commissioner Valerie Covey, Walter Sotillo from Round Rock Pickleball and Izaak Gonzalez from HUDEF Pickleball Pro Team. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Representatives celebrate the opening of new pickleball courts at Southwest Williamson County Regional Park in Leander. Cutting the ribbon are, from left, Steve Loranger from USA Pickleball, Williamson County Parks Director Russell Fishbeck, Commissioner Terry Cook, Jo Tramell from USA Pickleball, George Olivencia from USA Pickleball, Commissioner Valerie Covey, Walter Sotillo from Round Rock Pickleball and Izaak Gonzalez from HUDEF Pickleball Pro Team. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

New county pickleball courts open to residents

Six new pickleball courts have opened at Southwest Williamson County Regional Park, located at 3005 County Road 175 in Leander.