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Lucy Hollon, 16, a member of the Georgetown FFA program, left, and Payton Montandon, 16, with the Florence FFA program, prepare to show their sheep.

Lucy Hollon, 16, a member of the Georgetown FFA program, left, and Payton Montandon, 16, with the Florence FFA program, prepare to show their sheep.

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Photos: Williamson County Livestock Show begins

Andy Sharp
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
The Williamson County Livestock Show is an annual event at the Williamson County Expo Center in Taylor. The event began this Sunday, December 4, and runs through the week.   
Santa and his sleigh are pulled by a tractor during the Christmas Lights Parade, hosted by the Taylor Area Ministerial Alliance. (Photo by Brigid Cooley)

Santa and his sleigh are pulled by a tractor during the Christmas Lights Parade, hosted by the Taylor Area Ministerial Alliance. (Photo by Brigid Cooley)

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Two Taylor parades kick off holiday season

Brigid Cooley
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Taylor residents and visitors gathered Saturday, December 3, to watch two holiday parades — the Taylor Christmas Lights Parade hosted annually by the Taylor Area Ministerial Alliance and the city’s inaugural Very Merry Holiday Parade.

Ronald Reagan Boulevard bridge opens

Brigid Cooley
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
The newly constructed Ronald Reagan Boulevard bridge, which goes over Ranch to Market Road 2338 in Georgetown northwest of Sun City, opened to the public Tuesday, December 6.  The Texas Department of Transportation announced the opening in a press release last week.
Dressed in his finest elf attire, 6-year-old Bowen Currey adjusts his Santa cap at Georgetown's Christmas Stroll on Saturday, December 3, as he gets ready to watch the parade along Austin Avenue with family and friends. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

Dressed in his finest elf attire, 6-year-old Bowen Currey adjusts his Santa cap at Georgetown's Christmas Stroll on Saturday, December 3, as he gets ready to watch the parade along Austin Avenue with family and friends. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

Photos: Sights from the Georgetown Christmas Stroll

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Georgetown's Christmas Stroll took place December 2-3. The annual holiday parade Saturday morning was a highlight of the festival.

Celebrating the pecan with two Williamson County food shows

Kate St. Clair
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Pecan lovers can rejoice this month with two opportunities to enjoy and show off their crops.  All county residents with a pecan tree are welcome to participate in the 2022 Williamson-Bell County Pecan Show on December 13 and the Williamson County Pecan Food Show on December 15.
David Watts grew up in Georgetown and attended Georgetown High School and Southwestern University. (Courtesy of David Watts)

David Watts grew up in Georgetown and attended Georgetown High School and Southwestern University. (Courtesy of David Watts)

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David Watts launches new podcast about Georgetown

Kate St. Clair
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
A former Georgetown resident is paying homage to his hometown through a new podcast produced all the way from his new home in San Francisco.  David Watts is a man of many hats. At the top of the bill, he is a doctor and medical lecturer, but also an author of western books, a poet and a musician.
Aiping Cheng demonstrates Tai Chi at an event last year in Georgetown. (Sun Archive)

Aiping Cheng demonstrates Tai Chi at an event last year in Georgetown. (Sun Archive)

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New Tai Chi class, demonstration this weekend in Georgtown

Kate St. Clair
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
The Georgetown branch of Taoist Tai Chi is inviting new students to their class beginning January 9. A live demonstration will take place this weekend on December 10 for anyone interested to see the students in action and learn more.
Georgetown's The Wesleyan named Bethany Sisneroz its new president and chief executive officer last week.

Georgetown's The Wesleyan named Bethany Sisneroz its new president and chief executive officer last week.

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The Wesleyan names new chief executive officer

Brigid Cooley
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
The Wesleyan — a faith-based nonprofit senior living and healthcare provider serving Georgetown and its surrounding areas — has selected Bethany Sisneroz as its new president and chief executive officer. The organization’s board announced the staffing update last week.  Ms.
Piles of bricks are all that’s left of Jarrell ISD’s iconic 1916 Building. The district had planned to renovate, but engineers determined it was not structurally sound. The bricks will be used to construct an identical building. (Photo by Katherine Anthony)

Piles of bricks are all that’s left of Jarrell ISD’s iconic 1916 Building. The district had planned to renovate, but engineers determined it was not structurally sound. The bricks will be used to construct an identical building. (Photo by Katherine Anthony)

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Jarrell ISD’s historic 1916 Building torn down

Katherine Hamilton
Monday, December 5, 2022
Jarrell ISD’s 1916 Building, which was slated for upcoming remodeling, has been disassembled after engineers said it was not structurally sound enough to renovate as previously planned. The district will now build an identical building in its place, JISD Communications Director Nick Spinetto said.
Twin sisters Brianna (right) and Jacqui Spencer get to know Dusty, a 2-year-old dog that was up for adoption at the Georgetown Animal Shelter on February 10, 2013. (Sun Archive)

Twin sisters Brianna (right) and Jacqui Spencer get to know Dusty, a 2-year-old dog that was up for adoption at the Georgetown Animal Shelter on February 10, 2013. (Sun Archive)

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More animal shelter space needed in Georgetown

Brigid Cooley
Saturday, December 3, 2022
Recognizing the Georgetown Animal Shelter’s limited capacity amid an influx of animals in need, city leaders are evaluating possible partnerships and avenues for a new facility. Members of city council and staff discussed the issue during a November 22 workshop.
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