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April 28's severe thunder storm rolls into southern  Williamson County around 4:45 p.m. Photo by Nicholas Cicale

April 28's severe thunder storm rolls into southern Williamson County around 4:45 p.m. Photo by Nicholas Cicale

UPDATE: Start of Red Poppy Festival delayed due to weather

The start of this weekend's Red Poppy Festival on the Square has been delayed at least until later Friday evening due to the severe thunder storm that hit Georgetown at about 4:30 p.m. Visit Georgetown, Texas, which is providing updates on Facebook, said the festival could open by 8 p.m. on a...
Lake Georgetown is shown as waves of water pound the shoreline.

Lake Georgetown is shown as waves of water pound the shoreline.

New watering regulations now effective in Georgetown

Georgetown’s new irrigation regulations are in effect beginning Wednesday, April 26. The regulations are the result of ordinances passed by council earlier this month in an attempt to increase the conservation efforts within the City of Georgetown Water Utility.
Georgetown historian Helen Cordes and attendees of her free poppy-themed history walk inspect a patch of poppies Monday, April 24.

Georgetown historian Helen Cordes and attendees of her free poppy-themed history walk inspect a patch of poppies Monday, April 24.

Old Town walk explores Georgetown's red poppy history

A group of 15 people gathered Monday morning near Edwards Park in Georgetown for a poppy-themed history walk led by local historian Helen Cordes.
Cyclists begin their rides.

Cyclists begin their rides.

Photos: Red Poppy Ride

The Georgetown Sertoma Club's 20th Red Poppy Ride on Saturday, April 22, 2023 began in the parking lot behind Richarte High School. Participants cycled through various areas of Williamson County.
Georgetown mayoral candidates Josh Schroeder and Jonathan Dade

Georgetown mayoral candidates Josh Schroeder and Jonathan Dade

Voter Guide: Georgetown mayoral candidates Josh Schroeder and Jonathan Dade

Georgetown residents will vote for mayor during this year’s general election, for which election day is May 6. The Sun sat down with both mayoral candidates to discuss their goals if they are elected into office, campaign strategies and why people should vote for them.
Elaine Davenport, who moved into The Hacienda at Georgetown as its first resident in April 2021, waves as she prepares to cut the ribbon marking the community’s grand opening on Saturday, April 15.

Elaine Davenport, who moved into The Hacienda at Georgetown as its first resident in April 2021, waves as she prepares to cut the ribbon marking the community’s grand opening on Saturday, April 15.

Photos: The Hacienda at Georgetown celebrates its grand opening

The Hacienda at Georgetown held grand opening ceremonies on Saturday, April 15. The Hacienda at Georgetown, adjacent to the Sun City neighborhood, is a luxury senior living community offering leases in studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom layouts.
In a ceremonial groundbreaking April 14, President Laura Skandera Trombley (center), Trustee chair Christopher Cragg (fourth from left), Trustee Lynn Mock (second from right), and students kick off the university’s $150 million building project.

In a ceremonial groundbreaking April 14, President Laura Skandera Trombley (center), Trustee chair Christopher Cragg (fourth from left), Trustee Lynn Mock (second from right), and students kick off the university’s $150 million building project.

Southwestern breaks ground on major campus renovations

Southwestern University officials and students broke ground Friday, April 14, on the single largest building project in the school’s history. Christopher Cragg, chair of Southwestern’s board of trustees, spoke before a group wielded ceremonial shovels outside of Mood-Bridwell Hall.
One of Judy Coupland’s originals on display at the Texas State University Round Rock campus.

One of Judy Coupland’s originals on display at the Texas State University Round Rock campus.

Art Scapes: Georgetown venues offer art and music at the Spring Art Stroll April 20

There are many venues participating in the Spring Art Stroll on April 20. • 5 p.m. at the Georgetown Public Library’s Hewlett Room: Artist talk with Yasaman Mehrsa, the artist behind the 175th Anniversary Mural, Still Making History • 5:30 p.m. at the Williamson Museum, 716 South Austin Avenue:...