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Bo Rankin snaps photos of Suzie Metzger on the front steps of the Coupland Dance Hall on Saturday, August 30, 2025.     Photo by Andy Sharp.

Bo Rankin snaps photos of Suzie Metzger on the front steps of the Coupland Dance Hall on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Coupland Dancehall dances on

The legendary Coupland Dancehall — which in August announced it would close after more than 120 years — will be taken over by Lightstream Presents, the same live entertainment group that owns the Haute Spot in Cedar Park.
Georgetown Police Department officer Cesar Salinas  spoke to attendees at the National Night Out observance held at the Georgetown Housing AuthorityÕs Stonehaven site  on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.

Georgetown Police Department officer Cesar Salinas spoke to attendees at the National Night Out observance held at the Georgetown Housing AuthorityÕs Stonehaven site on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.

Georgetown police, community unite for National Night Out

Georgetown Police Department officers met and shared a meal with residents at the National Night Out observance held at the Georgetown Housing Authority's Stonehaven site on Tuesday, October 7.
15-year-old  Valentina Sanchez was among the volunteers helping unload more than 3,000 pumpkins at Georgetown First United Methodist Church on Wednesday afternoon, October 8, 2025.

15-year-old Valentina Sanchez was among the volunteers helping unload more than 3,000 pumpkins at Georgetown First United Methodist Church on Wednesday afternoon, October 8, 2025.

Pumpkin time at Georgetown First United Methodist Church

Church members and volunteers from area high schools, plus students from Southwestern University, help unload more than 3,000 pumpkins at Georgetown First United Methodist Church on Wednesday afternoon, October 8.
Mark Matoska and Lee Weaver celebrate the ribbon cutting of The Woodshed in 2022. (Photo courtesy Lee Weaver)

Mark Matoska and Lee Weaver celebrate the ribbon cutting of The Woodshed in 2022. (Photo courtesy Lee Weaver)

Musicians find collaboration at The Woodshed

Approaching The Woodshed recording studio in Granger might just feel like you’re driving up to a house, but the magic lies in the back, where what was essentially the former Granger hardware store now houses a recording studio for musicians, movie makers and podcasters alike.
The old Wesleyan building is being considered by the Texas Municipal League as a new headquarters site. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

The old Wesleyan building is being considered by the Texas Municipal League as a new headquarters site. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Texas Municipal League eyes Georgetown for new headquarters

The old Wesleyan building at 205 East University Avenue could be taken over by the Texas Municipal League as is seeks approval for a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for any potential future additions or demolitions to the building from the Historic Architecture Review Commission.
From left, bacterial scorch on red oak, Tar spot on live oak, Tubakia leaf spot on red oak.

From left, bacterial scorch on red oak, Tar spot on live oak, Tubakia leaf spot on red oak.

Wilco Extension Office: Williamson County oaks are facing a growing health crisis

By Gary PastushokOaks are a signature part of our Williamson County landscape, adding shade and character to our environment. The diversity of oak tree species that exist here is amazing. In just a short few years, oak diseases have become an increasing concern to Wilco homeowners.
Jarrell Library Director Susan Gregurek lists the available supplies for the students to make their homecoming mums at the Jarrell Library and Resource Center’s Mum-making party, September 10.  Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Jarrell Library Director Susan Gregurek lists the available supplies for the students to make their homecoming mums at the Jarrell Library and Resource Center’s Mum-making party, September 10. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Mum’s the word: Homecoming flower arrangements are a Southern tradition

As the old joke goes, everything is bigger – and better – in Texas, especially when it comes to mums, an elaborate floral decoration usually made with a fake chrysanthemum given during a high school’s homecoming football game.