Friday is your last chance to file for May Georgetown, GISD elections
Katherine Hamilton
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
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SU professors Kimberly Smith and Eric Selbin are co-chairs of the 2023 Brown Symposium. (Photo by Katherine Anthony)
Brown Symposium to explore revolution, rebellion and resistance through art
Katherine Hamilton
This year’s Brown Symposium at Southwestern University will explore how art can both drive and reflect social change, symposium co-chairs Eric Selbin and Kimberly Smith said.
Mr. Selbin is a professor of political science at the university, while Ms. Smith is a professor of art history.
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
The Georgetown, Wilco 175th anniversary celebration will take place in March on the Square. (Sun Archive)
Light show, Market Days on Georgetown, Wilco 175th anniversary celebration schedule
Kate St. Clair
Williamson County and the City of Georgetown will celebrate their 175th birthday with a two-day event March 10-11.
A formal kick off ceremony will begin at 2 p.m. March 10 on the east side of the historic courthouse. The county will host tours of the courthouse throughout the day.
Saturday, February 11, 2023
Georgetown Police Department releases January activity stats
Katherine Hamilton
The Georgetown Police Department recently released its activity statistics for the month of January 2023, and compared them to those of the previous month, December 2022.
Thursday, February 9, 2023
State funding questions, inflation keep 2023-24 Georgetown ISD budget in flux
Katherine Hamilton
Like a shape-shifting puzzle, still-fluid components of Georgetown ISD’s 2023-24 district budget were presented to trustees Monday, February 6, at their monthly board workshop.
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Jarrell ISD May 6 bond proposal
Jarrell ISD trustees approve $324.6 million bond package for May 6 ballot
Katherine Hamilton
Jarrell ISD trustees unanimously agreed Wednesday, February 8, to hold a school bond election on May 6. The bond totals $324.6 million and includes the construction of two elementary schools and a middle school.
Trustees approved the bond package at a special school board meeting.
Thursday, February 9, 2023
2023 Brown Symposium
Brown Symposium set for February 21-23
Katherine Hamilton
Southwestern University will explore “Radical Imagination: Art & Social Change” during the 2023 Brown Symposium, February 21-23.
The symposium will dive into revolution, rebellion and resistance as moments that offer access to radical imagination, according to coordinators Kimberly A.
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Get romantic in Georgetown with these Valentine’s Day events and specials
Kate St. Clair
Businesses and locales around the Square are cooking up romance with Valentine’s Day specials next week. Catch these events and offerings at favorites in and around downtown Georgetown.
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Taylor native Fred Kerley is pictured at the dedication of a mural painted by Taylor artist Adam Davenport at 1602 North Main Street, honoring him on Saturday, February 4. (Photos by Andy Sharp)
Photos: City of Taylor celebrates Olympian Fred Kerley with mural
Andy Sharp
The City of Taylor celebrated Olympian Fred Kerley Saturday, February 4, by dedicating a mural painted by artist Adam Davenport. The Taylor High School and Texas A&M graduate won the Silver Medal in the 100 meter event at the 2021 Olympic Games held in Tokyo.
Thursday, February 9, 2023
ROCK is a Georgetown nonprofit organization providing equine-assisted services to people with physical, cognitive and emotional challenges living throughout Central Texas since 2011.
ROCK to throw March 1 kick off event for Amplify Austin fundraiser
Brigid Cooley
Georgetown nonprofit organization ROCK, Ride On Center for Kids, is hosting a kickoff party and fundraiser for Amplify Austin Day 2023. The family-friendly event takes place 5-9 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, at Tejas Meat Supply, 101 East Seventh Street.
Wednesday, February 8, 2023