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The BiG Cafe and Shop received two Best of Georgetown awards for 2022. (Sun Archive)

The BiG Cafe and Shop received two Best of Georgetown awards for 2022. (Sun Archive)

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Best of Georgetown winners include The Caring Place, BiG and Blue Corn Harvest

Brigid Cooley
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
The votes are in for the 2022 Best of Georgetown contest.   Hosted annually by the Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Best of Georgetown contest recognizes outstanding Georgetown businesses, restaurants and shops.  There are 44 categories, including best attractions, services and activities.
Dr. Malissa Ismaila, right, Southwestern’s director of student inclusion and diversity, addresses a crowd of roughly 25 people after Mr. Harris’ speech. (Photos by Brigid Cooley)

Dr. Malissa Ismaila, right, Southwestern’s director of student inclusion and diversity, addresses a crowd of roughly 25 people after Mr. Harris’ speech. (Photos by Brigid Cooley)

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Keynote discusses ideologies of MLK, Malcolm X as part of Southwestern University Dream Week

Brigid Cooley
Saturday, January 21, 2023
Contrasting ideologies held by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X, as well as their shared commitment to bringing about civil rights for the Black community, were the topics of discussion during a keynote address at Southwestern University.
Adam Davenport poses for a photo on Thursday, January 19, with the mural he's painting of World 100 Meter champion and Olympics Silver medalist Fred Kerley, a Taylor native. The mural is being painted on the Ford Ground Storage Tank at 1606 North Main Street, Taylor. Mr. Davenport says he has about ten days of work to complete the project. The city will dedicate it during a ceremony on February 4 at 10 a.m. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

Adam Davenport poses for a photo on Thursday, January 19, with the mural he's painting of World 100 Meter champion and Olympics Silver medalist Fred Kerley, a Taylor native. The mural is being painted on the Ford Ground Storage Tank at 1606 North Main Street, Taylor. Mr. Davenport says he has about ten days of work to complete the project. The city will dedicate it during a ceremony on February 4 at 10 a.m. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

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Taylor honors hometown Olympian Fred Kerley with mural

Brigid Cooley
Saturday, January 21, 2023
At age 27, Taylor native Fred Kerley has certainly made his mark on the world as a track and field star.

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School Notes: Chase the Chief run, Jarrell ISD job fair

Katherine Hamilton
Saturday, January 21, 2023
Jarrell ISD will hold a Job Fair on February 11, 10 a.m. to noon, at Jarrell High School, 1100 Farm to Market Road 487. The district will be hiring for current positions and for positions at the new Double Creek Elementary School, scheduled to open in fall 2023.
Jarrell ISD’s third elementary school, Double Creek, is under construction and will open in August. New elementaries will be needed by 2025 and 2027, demographers say.. (Courtesy Jarrell ISD)

Jarrell ISD’s third elementary school, Double Creek, is under construction and will open in August. New elementaries will be needed by 2025 and 2027, demographers say.. (Courtesy Jarrell ISD)

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Jarrell ISD could set stage for May bond election

Katherine Hamilton
Friday, January 20, 2023
Jarrell ISD trustees are considering placing a $324.6 million bond package on the May 6 ballot, and they’ve set a meeting to hear community input.  The meeting will be held at 6 p.m., February 8, at the JISD Admin Annex, 508 North Fifth Street.
Participants march on South Mays Street during Round Rock's 36th Annual Commemorative Dr. Martin Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration on Saturday, January 14. The march was followed by a program at the Allen R. Baca Center. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

Participants march on South Mays Street during Round Rock's 36th Annual Commemorative Dr. Martin Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration on Saturday, January 14. The march was followed by a program at the Allen R. Baca Center. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

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Photos: Round Rock marches for MLK Day

Andy Sharp
Friday, January 20, 2023
Participants marched on South Mays Street during Round Rock's 36th Annual Commemorative Dr. Martin Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration on Saturday, January 14. The march was followed by a program at the Allen R. Baca Center.
At the Fat Tuesday Games Day, participants enjoy food, games and comradery.

At the Fat Tuesday Games Day, participants enjoy food, games and comradery.

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Fat Tuesday Games Day returns February 21

Kate St. Clair
Thursday, January 19, 2023
The San Gabriel Woman’s Club is bringing back its annual Fat Tuesday Games Day Fundraiser on February 21.  The fundraiser has been on hiatus the past few years due to Covid-19.
Georgetown resident Johnny Joe Leal, left, is inducted to the Tejano R.O.O.T.S Hall of Fame earlier this month. Mr. Leal was one of four guitarists inducted under the Million Dollar Band, Guitar Player category.

Georgetown resident Johnny Joe Leal, left, is inducted to the Tejano R.O.O.T.S Hall of Fame earlier this month. Mr. Leal was one of four guitarists inducted under the Million Dollar Band, Guitar Player category.

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Georgetown resident inducted in Tejano R.O.O.T.S Hall of Fame for music career

Brigid Cooley
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
For roughly 20 years, Georgetown resident Johnny Joe Leal toured the United States as a guitarist, playing for musicians including Freda Payne and Al Green at the beginning of their careers, as well as Tejano bands such as The Royal Six and Ash Wednesday.
Marchers make their way along Seventh Street in Georgetown during the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday celebration march from the square Monday, January 16. The march was followed by a service at Macedonia Baptist Church. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

Marchers make their way along Seventh Street in Georgetown during the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday celebration march from the square Monday, January 16. The march was followed by a service at Macedonia Baptist Church. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

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Georgetown celebrates MLK Jr. Day with parade, program

Brigid Cooley
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Georgetown resident Sharon Maynard was one of dozens of people who gathered outside the Williamson County Courthouse for the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade Monday, January 16. “I’ve never marched before, but I wanted to come out to try to make a difference,” Ms. Maynard said.
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