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Brandy Hunter, left, and Tracy Love, walk their horses during sunset at the Texas Senior Pro Rodeo Association’s event held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, August 24. Both competed in Barrel Racing at the competition. Founded in 1978, the group promotes rodeo activities for athletes 40-years old or older. This year’s Taylor stop concluded on Sunday at the Expo Center.

Brandy Hunter, left, and Tracy Love, walk their horses during sunset at the Texas Senior Pro Rodeo Association’s event held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, August 24. Both competed in Barrel Racing at the competition. Founded in 1978, the group promotes rodeo activities for athletes 40-years old or older. This year’s Taylor stop concluded on Sunday at the Expo Center.

Sun's not settin' on these cowboys

The Texas Senior Pro Rodeo Association's  rodeo held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, August 24, 2024. Founded in 1978, the group promotes rodeo for athletes 40-years old or older.  This year's Taylor stop concluded on Sunday, August 25, at the Expo Center.
Drew Clinkscales, left, and Matt Bishop, with the  M & D Texas BBQ team, prepare their three briskets for judging at  the 45th Taylor International BBQ Cook-Off on Saturday, August 17, 2024.  Held at Murphy Park, the event, attracting entrants from all over Texas, continued through Saturday.    Photo by Andy Sharp.

Drew Clinkscales, left, and Matt Bishop, with the M & D Texas BBQ team, prepare their three briskets for judging at the 45th Taylor International BBQ Cook-Off on Saturday, August 17, 2024. Held at Murphy Park, the event, attracting entrants from all over Texas, continued through Saturday. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Texas pitmasters smoke competition at 45th Taylor International BBQ Cook-Off

The 45th Taylor International BBQ Cook-Off began on Friday, August 16.  Held at Murphy Park, the event, attracting entrants from all over Texas, continued through Saturday.    Photo by Andy Sharp. 
Lois Perkins Chapel, on the campus of Southwestern University, is pictured on Saturday, August 17, 2024.  Opened in 1950, it is named for Southwestern alumnus Lois Perkins, who attended the school from 1908-1911.  The chapel is opened from 8a.m. to midnight each day during semesters.   Photo by Andy Sharp.

Lois Perkins Chapel, on the campus of Southwestern University, is pictured on Saturday, August 17, 2024. Opened in 1950, it is named for Southwestern alumnus Lois Perkins, who attended the school from 1908-1911. The chapel is opened from 8a.m. to midnight each day during semesters. Photo by Andy Sharp.

A full moon, called a Sturgeon Moon, rises just before 8:30 p.m. over the Ging Farm grain elevators along Pfluger Berkman Road on Monday, August 19.  This is near Coupland and close to the Williamson and Travis County lines.

A full moon, called a Sturgeon Moon, rises just before 8:30 p.m. over the Ging Farm grain elevators along Pfluger Berkman Road on Monday, August 19. This is near Coupland and close to the Williamson and Travis County lines.

Sturgeon Moon rises over Coupland

A full moon, called a Sturgeon Moon, rises just before 8:30 p.m. over the Ging Farm grain elevators along Pfluger Berkman Road on Monday, August 19.  This is near Coupland and close to the Williamson and Travis County lines.   Photo by Andy Sharp
Logan Kieselhorst, 18, an incoming freshman at Southwestern University who will play on the school's softball team, moves into her room in Mabee Hall on Saturday, August 17.  Southwestern classes begin on August 26.   Photo by Andy Sharp

Logan Kieselhorst, 18, an incoming freshman at Southwestern University who will play on the school's softball team, moves into her room in Mabee Hall on Saturday, August 17. Southwestern classes begin on August 26. Photo by Andy Sharp

Southwestern University students settle in ahead of semester

Southwestern classes begin on August 26, and students moved into their dorm rooms this past weekend. Move in day was Saturday, August 17. 
Rigo Garcia holds hands with his son Roman, 4, as Roman heads for his first day of Pre-K class  at Cooper Elementary on Thursday morning, August 15, 2024,  the first day of school.   Cooper Elementary has 572 students enrolled this year.    Photo by Andy Sharp.

Rigo Garcia holds hands with his son Roman, 4, as Roman heads for his first day of Pre-K class at Cooper Elementary on Thursday morning, August 15, 2024, the first day of school. Cooper Elementary has 572 students enrolled this year. Photo by Andy Sharp.

School is back in session for Georgetown ISD

Georgetown ISD students returned to class for the 2024-25 school year on August 15. 
Georgetown’s Sunken Garden was a busy destination for butterflies and bees on Sunday afternoon, August 4. Located in San Gabriel Park, the Sunken Garden was established by the Georgetown Garden Club in 1970.  Photos by Andy Sharp

Georgetown’s Sunken Garden was a busy destination for butterflies and bees on Sunday afternoon, August 4. Located in San Gabriel Park, the Sunken Garden was established by the Georgetown Garden Club in 1970. Photos by Andy Sharp

Garden party

Georgetown’s Sunken Garden was a busy destination for butterflies and bees on Sunday afternoon, August 4. Located in San Gabriel Park, the Sunken Garden was established by the Georgetown Garden Club in 1970. 
San Gabriel Elementary School principal Rebecca Lambert is shown on Monday, August 5, 2024 as she demonstrates how kindergarten classrooms can e expanded with removable walls, providing more space as needed.   The school, along with a new Benold Middle School, are two schools that open their doors to students on August 15th.  Photo by Andy Sharp

San Gabriel Elementary School principal Rebecca Lambert is shown on Monday, August 5, 2024 as she demonstrates how kindergarten classrooms can e expanded with removable walls, providing more space as needed. The school, along with a new Benold Middle School, are two schools that open their doors to students on August 15th. Photo by Andy Sharp

New elementary, middle schools welcome GISD students next week

Georgetown ISD is opening two new campuses this month in the district’s far west side. San Gabriel Elementary is located in the Santa Rita Ranch development off Ronald Reagan Boulevard.
The East View High School gymnasium was filled with attendees during the convocation for Georgetown Independent School District staff on Tuesday, August 6, 2024.   Georgetown public schools open on August 15.  Photo by Andy Sharp

The East View High School gymnasium was filled with attendees during the convocation for Georgetown Independent School District staff on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Georgetown public schools open on August 15. Photo by Andy Sharp

GISD teachers kick off new school year with cheers, reflection during convocation

The atmosphere of Georgetown ISD’s annual staff convocation on August 6 was like a family reunion — folks catching up, new relatives to meet, and laughter and hugs aplenty. The start of the new-school-year gathering kicked off with wry jokes about the electrical blackout at last year’s convocation.
Jennifer Tucker, as Grizabella, is pictured in a Thursday, August 1, 2024  scene from the dress rehearsal of "Cats," playing on the Palace Springer Stage through September 8.  Photo by Andy Sharp

Jennifer Tucker, as Grizabella, is pictured in a Thursday, August 1, 2024 scene from the dress rehearsal of "Cats," playing on the Palace Springer Stage through September 8. Photo by Andy Sharp

Cats! opens at the Palace Theatre in Georgetown

Cats is playing on the Palace Springer Stage in Georgetown through September 8. For tickets, visit www.georgetownpalace.com.