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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.
Coupland Dancehall dances on
Abbey Archer
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.
Thursday, October 9, 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
Andy Sharp
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.
Thursday, October 9, 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
Andy Sharp
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.
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Mark Matoska and Lee Weaver celebrate the ribbon cutting of The Woodshed in 2022. (Photo courtesy Lee Weaver)
Musicians find collaboration at The Woodshed
Kaitlyn Wilkes
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.
Thursday, October 9, 2025
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
Kaitlyn Wilkes
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.
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Cop calls: Has Georgetown learned? No scams reported this week
Katherine Hamilton
The following information was provided to the Sun by the Georgetown Police Department on October 7 as a record of recent arrest and call reports in Georgetown. Anyone charged with a crime is innocent until proven guilty.
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Georgetown’s arts-filled weekend starts October 16
Ellen Greeney
Kick off the arts weekend in the Georgetown’s South Main Arts District Plaza with the announcement of the 2025–2026 Sculpture Tour Awards at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, October 16 behind Grace Heritage Center, 817 South Main Street.
Thursday, October 9, 2025
$50,000 raised, $100,000 distributed to Meals on Wheels
Linda Dwyer
A $50,000 fundraising goal was met, and $100,000 total went to the Opportunities for Williamson & Burnet Counties Meals on Wheels program based out of Madella Hillard Senior Center in Georgetown.
Thursday, October 9, 2025
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
News Staff
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.
Thursday, October 9, 2025
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
Nalani Nuylan
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.
Wednesday, October 8, 2025