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Hill Country Author series returns

The Hill Country Authors series organized by the Friends of the Georgetown Library will feature Lynda Rutledge, author of the bestselling novel West with Giraffes, on October 20.

Georgetown ISD to hold Future Readiness Fair

After high school options can be explored at Georgetown ISD’s Future Readiness Fair, 6-8 p.m., October 25, at East View High School, 4490 East University Avenue. The event is for students from East View, Georgetown and Richarte high schools.

Gas leak shuts down Morrow Street for two days

A gas leak was detected Wednesday afternoon near the intersection of North Austin Avenue and Morrow Street in Georgetown, shutting down a section of the road through Friday evening. The Georgetown Fire Department first reported the leak Wednesday.

Human remains discovered in South Wilco field

The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday evening responded to a call from a field off Toll Road 45 and Mopac, where a worker discovered skeletal human remains. According to the sheriff ’s office, detectives responded and confirmed the remains are human.
Andrew Lake, 6, was happy to relax after he and his family helped unload pumpkins at Georgetown First United Methodist Church Thursday.

Andrew Lake, 6, was happy to relax after he and his family helped unload pumpkins at Georgetown First United Methodist Church Thursday.

A gourd-geous fall season

Photos by ANDY SHARP
A “Vote Here” sign marks the outside of a polling location. SUN ARCHIVE

A “Vote Here” sign marks the outside of a polling location. SUN ARCHIVE

November election right around the corner

Early voting for the November general election begins Monday, October 24, and runs through Friday, November 4, at select polling locations across Williamson County.
Jo Gatlin speaks from her family ranch. LINDA DWYER

Jo Gatlin speaks from her family ranch. LINDA DWYER

Sister ranchers from Liberty Hill open bed and breakfast

Jo and Meagan Gatlin are sisters who grew up in a ranching family in Liberty Hill. When their father retired a few years back the sisters took over, transforming the ranch with regenerative practices that prioritize soil health and treat animals respectfully.
Best in Show winner at Art Hop XV is Sleeping with Children by Spencer Welch.

Best in Show winner at Art Hop XV is Sleeping with Children by Spencer Welch.

Art Hop XV winners announced

Top winners for this year’s Art Hop were announced at a reception held at the Georgetown Public Library and the Georgetown Art Center. Winning pieces and other entries remain on display at both locations through the end of October.