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Stetson Mathson, who will be 2-years-old in October, enjoyed running through the aisles during the Grand Opening of Georgetown High School's new Ag barn on Wednesday, September 25, 2024.   Photo by Andy Sharp.

Stetson Mathson, who will be 2-years-old in October, enjoyed running through the aisles during the Grand Opening of Georgetown High School's new Ag barn on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Margie and Dennis Begay, who are Navajo Diné tribal members  living in Mesquite, Texas, take part in  the 2024 Georgetown Powwow, held Saturday, September 28, 2024 at the Boys and Girls Club of Georgetown.  Sponsored by GTX Connect, this is Georgetown's first Powwow since the event  was last held at Southwestern University in 2019.  Photo by Andy Sharp.

Margie and Dennis Begay, who are Navajo Diné tribal members living in Mesquite, Texas, take part in the 2024 Georgetown Powwow, held Saturday, September 28, 2024 at the Boys and Girls Club of Georgetown. Sponsored by GTX Connect, this is Georgetown's first Powwow since the event was last held at Southwestern University in 2019. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Georgetown police officer Shane Rogers enjoyed a grilled hamburger during a National Night Out event held on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at the Georgetown Housing Authority Activity Learning Center on West 18th Street.    Photo by Andy Sharp.

Georgetown police officer Shane Rogers enjoyed a grilled hamburger during a National Night Out event held on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at the Georgetown Housing Authority Activity Learning Center on West 18th Street. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Connecting with the Georgetown community on National Night Out

National Night Out events were held in Georgetown on Tuesday, October 1.
Cyclists participating in the 70-mile ride begin their trek at Murphy Park for the annual Mamma Jamma Ride on Saturday, September 21, 2024.

Cyclists participating in the 70-mile ride begin their trek at Murphy Park for the annual Mamma Jamma Ride on Saturday, September 21, 2024.

Mamma Jamma Ride supports Lone Star Circle of Care

Coordinated by Lone Star Circle of Care, the Mamma Jamma Ride raises funds for Lone Star's Big Pink Bus, their mobile mammography unit.  The ride honors those who are battling breast cancer, or those who lost their lives to the disease.
Members of Irreverent Warriors group continued their 6.1 mile Silkies Hike along East 7th Street.

Members of Irreverent Warriors group continued their 6.1 mile Silkies Hike along East 7th Street.

Irreverent Warriors walk across Georgetown

The Irreverent Warriors group took a 6.1 mile Silkies Hike through Georgetown on Saturday, September 21. The hike began and concluded at VFW Post 8587 on College Street.
teve Chapman relaxes in front of his 1954 Plymouth Belvedere during the car and motorcycle show held at the the College Street VFW Post 8587 on Saturday, September 21, 2024.   This is the post's inaugural car show.   Photo by Andy Sharp.

teve Chapman relaxes in front of his 1954 Plymouth Belvedere during the car and motorcycle show held at the the College Street VFW Post 8587 on Saturday, September 21, 2024. This is the post's inaugural car show. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Georgetown VFW car show

VFW Post 8587 held its inaugural car and motorcycle show on College Street Saturday, September 21, 2024.
The Main Street exterior of Tecovas is pictured on Saturday, September 21, 2024.   The shop has a soft opening on Wednesday, followed by a formal grand opening Friday.   Photo by Andy Sharp.

The Main Street exterior of Tecovas is pictured on Saturday, September 21, 2024. The shop has a soft opening on Wednesday, followed by a formal grand opening Friday. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Tecovas: Setting up shop

Located in Georgetown on Main Street below the Williamson County Sun offices, Tecovas is scheduled for a soft opening on September 25, with formal opening on September 27.  Tecovas is an Austin-based apparel chain specializing in boots and Western wear.
 Large numbers of egrets gather around the rookery at Murphy Park on Thursday evening, September 5, 2024.  Photo by Andy Sharp.

Large numbers of egrets gather around the rookery at Murphy Park on Thursday evening, September 5, 2024. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Photos: Flock prepares to leave as summer ends

As summer nears its conclusion, the egrets making their home at the rookery in Taylor’s Murphy Park will soon move on. These migratory birds arrive here each spring to add to their families, usually leaving by late-September, or early-October.
Waterloo Gin co-owner David Wollett drives a truckload of cotton from a field onto a scale  on Friday, September 13, 2024. Clement Strmiska and David Wollett are co-owners of the Waterloo Gin, located on County Road 414 east of Taylor.     Photo by Andy Sharp.

Waterloo Gin co-owner David Wollett drives a truckload of cotton from a field onto a scale on Friday, September 13, 2024. Clement Strmiska and David Wollett are co-owners of the Waterloo Gin, located on County Road 414 east of Taylor. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Photos: Cotton collections progress in Williamson County

The Waterloo Cotton Gin, a few minutes east of Taylor, along County Road 414, is beginning cotton harvest season on a high note this year, after last summer’s combination of triple digit heat and drought made it hard for farmers and cotton gins in 2023.
 Aaron Martinka navigates his combine through a field of cotton along F.M. 972 east of Walburg  on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Martinka is harvesting 1,100 acres of cotton this year.  Photo by Andy Sharp.

Aaron Martinka navigates his combine through a field of cotton along F.M. 972 east of Walburg on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Martinka is harvesting 1,100 acres of cotton this year. Photo by Andy Sharp.