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Valedictorian Leslie Hernandez wears a big smile before going onstage with her classmates during the Richarte High School commencement ceremony held at the Klett Performing Arts Center  on Thursday, May 22, 2025. 77 of the 102 seniors walked the stage to receive their diplomas.    Photo by Andy Sharp.

Valedictorian Leslie Hernandez wears a big smile before going onstage with her classmates during the Richarte High School commencement ceremony held at the Klett Performing Arts Center on Thursday, May 22, 2025. 77 of the 102 seniors walked the stage to receive their diplomas. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Richarte High School Class of 2025 celebrates

Richarte High School was the first of Georgetown ISD’s three high schools to celebrate the class of 2025 with graduation ceremonies this week.The remaining graduation schedule is as follows: East View High School  Friday, May 23, 20258 p.m., at GISD the Athletic Complex, 2275 North Austin...
 DJ Daniel, joined by Georgetown Police Chief Cory Tchida, far left, Williamson County Sheriff Matt Lindemann, center left, Sheriff Deputy Jeff Combs, center right, and Interim Jarrell Police Chief Pacer Korn on the north side of the courthouse, Monday afternoon.

DJ Daniel, joined by Georgetown Police Chief Cory Tchida, far left, Williamson County Sheriff Matt Lindemann, center left, Sheriff Deputy Jeff Combs, center right, and Interim Jarrell Police Chief Pacer Korn on the north side of the courthouse, Monday afternoon.

The boy in blue: Law enforcement initiates youth as honorary officer

Photos by Nalani NuylanTo the average pedestrian who may be having lunch on the Square Monday, May 19, the display may have been jarring, as a crowd of law enforcement personnel from across the region — with their lights flashing, K9 in position and SWAT teams ready  — swarmed the north side of the...
Mammatus clouds form over Saint Peter's Church of Coupland  on Thursday evening,  May 1, 2025.    Photo by Andy Sharp.

Mammatus clouds form over Saint Peter's Church of Coupland on Thursday evening, May 1, 2025. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Stormy scenes in Williamson County

A few stormy evenings in Williamson County created picturesque sights overhead. Photos by Andy Sharp
Overnight and early-morning rain adorns a field of thriving wheat along County Road 367 on Sunday morning, April 20, 2025.

Overnight and early-morning rain adorns a field of thriving wheat along County Road 367 on Sunday morning, April 20, 2025.

Golden opportunity with this year’s wheat harvest

Several years ago, photographing a wheat harvest near Bartlett, I was riding in a combine with a farmer as he navigated his equipment through a field. The late-day light gracing the golden crop was so inspiring, I asked if it was okay to get out and document it from the field.
Sybil Naizer, 91, reacts to one of the fish she caught during the 22nd Annual Fishing Tournament held at Taylor’s SPJST Senior Living  on Thursday, April 24.

Sybil Naizer, 91, reacts to one of the fish she caught during the 22nd Annual Fishing Tournament held at Taylor’s SPJST Senior Living on Thursday, April 24.

Fishing for smiles

The 22nd Annual Senior Fishing Tournament was held at Taylor’s SPJST Senior Living on Thursday, April 24.   A large tank was brought in, filled with water and loaded with 400 pounds of catfish.  Volunteers and staff were on hand to help with the fish as they were caught.
2-year-old (two-and-a-half) Stetson Mathson gathers Easter Eggs during the annual Easter Egg Hunt conducted by Georgetown Church of the Nazarene  on Saturday, April 19, 2025.  5,000 Easter Eggs found new homes in just a few minutes' time.

2-year-old (two-and-a-half) Stetson Mathson gathers Easter Eggs during the annual Easter Egg Hunt conducted by Georgetown Church of the Nazarene on Saturday, April 19, 2025. 5,000 Easter Eggs found new homes in just a few minutes' time.

Have an egg-cellent Easter

Georgetown Church of the Nazarene  Easter egg hunt Saturday, April 19, saw 5,000 eggs and claimed by happy families. Photos by Andy Sharp
Monica Garza and her son Elijah, 4, enjoyed their time at Georgetown Free Bikes during the Grand Opening celebration of the nonprofit's new home on Saturday, April 5, 2025.  Their new address is 2055 F.M. 1460 in Georgetown.  Georgetown Free Bikes makes bicycles available to anyone who wants one at no charge.

Monica Garza and her son Elijah, 4, enjoyed their time at Georgetown Free Bikes during the Grand Opening celebration of the nonprofit's new home on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Their new address is 2055 F.M. 1460 in Georgetown. Georgetown Free Bikes makes bicycles available to anyone who wants one at no charge.

Nonprofit Georgetown Free Bikes opens new space

After donating over a thousand bikes to the community, nonprofit Georgetown Free Bikes has moved out of its founder’s garage. They're now at the former Rabbit Hill School located at 2055 Farm to Market Road 1460.
Two Step Inn attendees sing along to The Panhandlers’ “West Texas is the Best Texas” on Sunday, April 6.  (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Two Step Inn attendees sing along to The Panhandlers’ “West Texas is the Best Texas” on Sunday, April 6. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Two Step Inn goers endure mud, cold to enjoy country music

Texas weather once again showed it follows no master, as Two Step Inn concertgoers were subject to muddy, marshy grass on Saturday, and biting winds on a cloudy, damp Sunday.
A Crested CaraCara fends off a mockingbird along North Towns Mill Road on Thursday, March 27, 2025.  The small bird was likely defending its nest.  Photo by Andy Sharp.

A Crested CaraCara fends off a mockingbird along North Towns Mill Road on Thursday, March 27, 2025. The small bird was likely defending its nest. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Mocking big bird

Stephen Quinn, left, as Senex, and Cathie Sheridan, playing Domina, are pictured in a Thursday, March 20, 2025 dress rehearsal of “A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum,” playing on the Palace main stage through April 19th.    Photo by Andy Sharp.

Stephen Quinn, left, as Senex, and Cathie Sheridan, playing Domina, are pictured in a Thursday, March 20, 2025 dress rehearsal of “A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum,” playing on the Palace main stage through April 19th. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Now playing in Georgetown: A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum

“A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum,” is play on the Georgetown Palace Theatre main stage through April 19th.    Photo by Andy Sharp.