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Morgan Taylor Myers, Director of Production at the Georgetown Palace, is surrounded by the new seating area at the historic theater on Tuesday, September 29. A late-January ice storm and flood decimated the seating area. After a few months the Springer Stage reopened, but with the old seats. The new seats await attendees for the Palace’s production of Oklahoma, which opens Friday, October 2, continuing through November 1.

Morgan Taylor Myers, Director of Production at the Georgetown Palace, is surrounded by the new seating area at the historic theater on Tuesday, September 29. A late-January ice storm and flood decimated the seating area. After a few months the Springer Stage reopened, but with the old seats. The new seats await attendees for the Palace’s production of Oklahoma, which opens Friday, October 2, continuing through November 1.

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Best seat in the house

Photos By Andy Sharp
Thursday, October 1, 2026
A Texas Longhorn rests on a hill in the Beyersville community east of Coupland on Tuesday evening, September 8, 2026.

A Texas Longhorn rests on a hill in the Beyersville community east of Coupland on Tuesday evening, September 8, 2026.

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Longhorn on a hill

Andy Sharp
Monday, September 14, 2026
A Texas Longhorn rests on a hill in the Beyersville community east of Coupland  on Tuesday evening, September 8, 2026.  Photo by Andy Sharp.  
An American flag that flew on the Georgetown Fire Department’s Engine 2 on 9/11/2001 was again flying during this year’s Memorial Stair Climb at Birkelbach Field on Friday, September 11, 2026, the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Photo by Andy Sharp.

An American flag that flew on the Georgetown Fire Department’s Engine 2 on 9/11/2001 was again flying during this year’s Memorial Stair Climb at Birkelbach Field on Friday, September 11, 2026, the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Photo by Andy Sharp.

On 25th anniversary, Georgetown stair climb honors victims of 9/11

Andy Sharp
Saturday, September 12, 2026
The Georgetown Fire and Police departments on Friday continued their tradition of honoring the victims and heroes of the attacks on September 11, 2001, by climbing the bleachers at Georgetown High School football stadium early in the morning.
A crew prepares smoked meats for meals during the Fall Bazaar held at Saints Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church on Sunday, September 6, 2026.

A crew prepares smoked meats for meals during the Fall Bazaar held at Saints Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church on Sunday, September 6, 2026.

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Fall Bazaar held at Saints Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
The Fall Bazaar was held at Saints Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church on Sunday, September 6, 2026.  Attendees could either get to-go plates or dine inside the church recreation center.  This annual event has been held at the church for many years.   Photo by Andy Sharp
6-year-old Camden Velez happily settles into his kindergarten classroom on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, the first day of classes at George Washington Carver Elementary School.

6-year-old Camden Velez happily settles into his kindergarten classroom on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, the first day of classes at George Washington Carver Elementary School.

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Photos: Georgetown ISD students head back to school

Andy Sharp
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Georgetown families lined up for the first day of classes at George Washington Carver Elementary School Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Carver begins the school year with 672 students.Photo by Andy Sharp
Sol Arce, left, hugs her freshman grandson Jonas Aguiar of San Antonio as he moves into Jessie Daniel Ames Hall on Saturday, August 15, 2026 during freshmen move-in day at Southwestern University. Jessie Daniel Ames Hall opened to students in January. The approximately 1400 students will begin their classes on August 24th. Photo by Andy Sharp

Sol Arce, left, hugs her freshman grandson Jonas Aguiar of San Antonio as he moves into Jessie Daniel Ames Hall on Saturday, August 15, 2026 during freshmen move-in day at Southwestern University. Jessie Daniel Ames Hall opened to students in January. The approximately 1400 students will begin their classes on August 24th. Photo by Andy Sharp

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Southwestern students move into Jessie Daniel Ames Hall

Andy Sharp
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Southwestern University students moved into Jessie Daniel Ames Hall on Saturday, August 15, 2026, during freshmen move-in day. Jessie Daniel Ames Hall opened to students in January.  Approximately 1,400 students will begin their classes at the university on August 24.
Ed Denison of Hockley, Texas, who will be 80 in October introduces his horse called Hombre to his grandson, 8-year-old Levi Bentley and family friend McKenna Degarmo, 17, (sitting on Hombre) during the Texas Senior Pro Rodeo Association’s Rodeo held Sunday, August 16, 2026 at the Williamson County Expo Center. Denison has been competing in rodeos for decades. Texas Senior Rodeo Association competitors must be at least 40-years-old to compete. Many are in their 70s and 80s. Photo by Andy Sharp

Ed Denison of Hockley, Texas, who will be 80 in October introduces his horse called Hombre to his grandson, 8-year-old Levi Bentley and family friend McKenna Degarmo, 17, (sitting on Hombre) during the Texas Senior Pro Rodeo Association’s Rodeo held Sunday, August 16, 2026 at the Williamson County Expo Center. Denison has been competing in rodeos for decades. Texas Senior Rodeo Association competitors must be at least 40-years-old to compete. Many are in their 70s and 80s. Photo by Andy Sharp

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Senior rodeo passes down traditions

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The Texas Senior Pro Rodeo Association’s Rodeo was held last weekend, August 15 and 16, at the Williamson County Expo Center. Texas Senior Rodeo Association competitors must be at least 40-years-old to compete.  Many are in their 70s and 80s. Photo by Andy Sharp
Artist Shelby Gage smiles Friday, August 14, while she puts finishing touches on a VFW mural she created for Msg. Ben D. Snowden Post 8587. Last steps included adding a clear coat to protect her work.

Artist Shelby Gage smiles Friday, August 14, while she puts finishing touches on a VFW mural she created for Msg. Ben D. Snowden Post 8587. Last steps included adding a clear coat to protect her work.

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Navy vet’s wall painting pays tribute at Georgetown VFW

Brad Stutzman
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
A local artist’s labor of love has turned a plain cinderblock wall at Georgetown’s VFW into a tribute for America’s military servicemembers.With her task just finished and traces of paint still on her work clothes, Shelby Gage spoke of why she poured more than 100 hours into the 25-by-7-foot...
Berry Springs Park & Preserve's resident donkeys, Pedro, left, and Lil Bob, spend time together Wednesday, August 5, 2026.

Berry Springs Park & Preserve's resident donkeys, Pedro, left, and Lil Bob, spend time together Wednesday, August 5, 2026.

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Friends of Berry Springs

Andy Sharp
Friday, August 7, 2026
Berry Springs Park & Preserve's resident donkeys, Pedro and  Lil Bob, spend time together Wednesday, August 5, 2026. The Friends of Berry Springs nonprofit group is raising funds to help with the donkeys' healthcare needs.  Lil Bob has arthritis and his medicine is costly.
Purple Martins gather in the sky over Greenlawn Crossing Shopping Complex on Friday, July 31, 2026. Purple Martin Parties, hosted by Travis Audubon, are being held behind the Wendy’s on Friday, August 7th and Saturday, August 8th from 8-9pm. Numbering in the thousands, birds nest here before continuing their journey to a winter home in South America. Photo by Andy Sharp

Purple Martins gather in the sky over Greenlawn Crossing Shopping Complex on Friday, July 31, 2026. Purple Martin Parties, hosted by Travis Audubon, are being held behind the Wendy’s on Friday, August 7th and Saturday, August 8th from 8-9pm. Numbering in the thousands, birds nest here before continuing their journey to a winter home in South America. Photo by Andy Sharp

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Purple Martins take off in Round Rock

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Purple Martin Parties, hosted by Travis Audubon, are being held behind the Wendy’s at 607 Louis Henna Boulevard,  Round Rock, on Friday, August 7, and Saturday, August 8, from 8-9 p.m. Numbering in the thousands,  birds nest here before continuing their journey to a winter home in South America.
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