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Four-year-old Castle Tucker reaches out to a butterfly at Berry Springs Park & Preserve on Saturday,  October 12, 2024.     Photo by Andy Sharp.

Four-year-old Castle Tucker reaches out to a butterfly at Berry Springs Park & Preserve on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Butterfly at Berry Springs

Four-year-old Castle Tucker reaches out to a butterfly at Berry Springs Park & Preserve on Saturday,  October 12, 2024.    
Zuzu, a Bearded Dragon owned by Ava Kostr, 16, and her family, is bestowed a blessing by The Reverend Mary Ann Huston during the Grace Episcopal Church Blessing of the Animals service held at San Gabriel Park on Sunday, October 6, 2024.   Photo by Andy Sharp.

Zuzu, a Bearded Dragon owned by Ava Kostr, 16, and her family, is bestowed a blessing by The Reverend Mary Ann Huston during the Grace Episcopal Church Blessing of the Animals service held at San Gabriel Park on Sunday, October 6, 2024. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Animals blessed in Georgetown

The Reverend Mary Ann Huston conducted a Blessing of the Animals service for Grace Episcopal Church, held at San Gabriel Park on Sunday, October 6, 2024. 
7-year-old Axyl Johannsen, front, and his brother Lynnox, 3, right, helped unload pumpkins at First United Methodist Church on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.  2,880 large pumpkins, plus many smaller versions were unloaded at the church.   The pumpkins were grown in New Mexico.   A second, but smaller batch of pumpkins will arrive from there on October 19th.   Sales continue through 5p.m. on October 31st.    Photo by Andy Sharp

7-year-old Axyl Johannsen, front, and his brother Lynnox, 3, right, helped unload pumpkins at First United Methodist Church on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. 2,880 large pumpkins, plus many smaller versions were unloaded at the church. The pumpkins were grown in New Mexico. A second, but smaller batch of pumpkins will arrive from there on October 19th. Sales continue through 5p.m. on October 31st. Photo by Andy Sharp

First United Methodist Church of Georgetown pumpkin patch is here

First United Methodist Church in Georgetown unload pumpkins at on Wednesday, October 9, for this fall's pumpkin patch.  About 2,880 large pumpkins, plus many smaller versions were unloaded at the church.  The pumpkins were grown in New Mexico.
Cole Benson, 14, and Astin Carrillo, 12, carry a board that will soon be part of a bed for a boy or girl in the Georgetown area. Both young men volunteered their time for Sleep in Heavenly Peace. Cole attends Meridian World School in Round Rock and Astin is home schooled.

Cole Benson, 14, and Astin Carrillo, 12, carry a board that will soon be part of a bed for a boy or girl in the Georgetown area. Both young men volunteered their time for Sleep in Heavenly Peace. Cole attends Meridian World School in Round Rock and Astin is home schooled.

Sleep in Heavenly Peace serves hundreds of children each year

Cars lined each side of the narrow country lane. Parked along the wide-open spaces they stood out, serving as locating markers outside a sprawling Logan Ranch Road property. In the distance, buzzing sounds broke the Saturday morning silence.
9-year-old Ashton Clayman sits astride his horse Tally at the 31st Annual Clayman Rodeo on Saturday, October 5, 2024.  Held at Windsong Farm, the rodeo was founded by Kelly and Jim Bob Clayman.    Photo by Andy Sharp.

9-year-old Ashton Clayman sits astride his horse Tally at the 31st Annual Clayman Rodeo on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Held at Windsong Farm, the rodeo was founded by Kelly and Jim Bob Clayman. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Sights, sounds, experiences at the Clayman Rodeo

The 31st Annual Clayman Rodeo took place in Georgetown on Saturday, October 5, 2024.  Held at Windsong Farm, the rodeo was founded by Kelly and Jim Bob Clayman.   Photos 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.

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.