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SU professors Kimberly Smith and Eric Selbin are co-chairs of the 2023 Brown Symposium. (Photo by Katherine Anthony)

SU professors Kimberly Smith and Eric Selbin are co-chairs of the 2023 Brown Symposium. (Photo by Katherine Anthony)

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Brown Symposium to explore revolution, rebellion and resistance through art

Katherine Hamilton
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
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.
The Georgetown, Wilco 175th anniversary celebration will take place in March on the Square. (Sun Archive)

The Georgetown, Wilco 175th anniversary celebration will take place in March on the Square. (Sun Archive)

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Light show, Market Days on Georgetown, Wilco 175th anniversary celebration schedule

Kate St. Clair
Saturday, February 11, 2023
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.

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Georgetown Police Department releases January activity stats

Katherine Hamilton
Thursday, February 9, 2023
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. 911 Calls for Service: 2,897 (up 49% since December) Arrests: 91 (no change since December) Burglary of a Vehicle - 28 (up...
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)

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)

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Photos: City of Taylor celebrates Olympian Fred Kerley with mural

Andy Sharp
Thursday, February 9, 2023
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.
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