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Georgetown police officer Keith Rhea takes time to visit with 88-year-old Orville Ramsey, right, during a National Night Out event held at Stonehaven Apartments.

Georgetown police officer Keith Rhea takes time to visit with 88-year-old Orville Ramsey, right, during a National Night Out event held at Stonehaven Apartments.

Georgetown celebrates National Night Out

A number of National Night Out events were held throughout Williamson County on Tuesday, October 3, 2023.
This is a scene along West  Clark Street in downtown Bartlett on Wednesday evening, September 27, 2023. The north side of the street is in Bell County, the south side in Williamson County.

This is a scene along West Clark Street in downtown Bartlett on Wednesday evening, September 27, 2023. The north side of the street is in Bell County, the south side in Williamson County.

Bartlett evening

The moon shines over Bartlett on September 27, 2023.
2-year-old Emma Richardson concentrates on her angling skills.

2-year-old Emma Richardson concentrates on her angling skills.

Teach A Kid To Fish

Taylor's KidFish event was held Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Bull Branch Park. Children did the actual fishing, but were assisted as needed by family members.
The sun goes down over St. Peter's Church of Coupland on Tuesday, September 26, 2023.  This view is from County Road 460, east of Coupland.

The sun goes down over St. Peter's Church of Coupland on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. This view is from County Road 460, east of Coupland.

St. Peter's Sun and Moon

The church was formed by German and Swiss settlers in approximately 1890.  The current sanctuary was built in 1905-06, a meeting hall added in 1925.
Downtown Granger on Sunday evening, September 24, 2023.

Downtown Granger on Sunday evening, September 24, 2023.

Stormy skies roll through Williamson County

Storm clouds gather over portions of downtown Granger on Sunday evening, September 24, 2023.  Temperatures were still in the mid-upper 90s at 8 p.m. 
A line of diners forms outside the Parish Activity Center.

A line of diners forms outside the Parish Activity Center.

Holy Trinity Catholic Church of Corn Hill annual bazaar

Holy Trinity Catholic Church of Corn Hill hosted their annual bazaar on Sunday, September 17, 2023.  The bazaar included inside dining, to-go plates, plus a silent auction, a raffle, cake walk and bingo.  There were also children's games and live Polka music.
Georgetown Fire Department Captain Aubrey Reeves, left, and Georgetown Police Department officer Ashley Wall, right, post the colors at the beginning of the Memorial Stair Climb.  Officer Wall is holding the Flag of Heroes, with the names of first responders who died during the 2001 attacks.

Georgetown Fire Department Captain Aubrey Reeves, left, and Georgetown Police Department officer Ashley Wall, right, post the colors at the beginning of the Memorial Stair Climb. Officer Wall is holding the Flag of Heroes, with the names of first responders who died during the 2001 attacks.

Memorial Stair Climb

A Memorial Stair Climb was held at Birkelbach Field on Monday, September 11, 2023, the 22nd anniversary of the terrorist attacks in New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C.
Parade participants march along Main Street during Taylor's Patriot Day observance on Monday, September 11, 2023.

Parade participants march along Main Street during Taylor's Patriot Day observance on Monday, September 11, 2023.

Patriot Day in Taylor

Taylor began its Patriot Day observances in 2002, a year after the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. 
Ronald Hugh Combs, 85, departed this life quietly at his home in Georgetown, Texas on August 29, 2023.  Ron was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma on December 11, 1937. He was the son of Cleo and Tessie Combs. Ron’s childhood included frequent relocations, as his dad’s job took his family to many different oil fields. He often lived in company camps. His family eventually settled in Russell, Kansas where he attended all four years of high school. There, he met the love of his life, Mary Jane Boxberger. The two were

Ronald Hugh Combs, 85, departed this life quietly at his home in Georgetown, Texas on August 29, 2023. Ron was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma on December 11, 1937. He was the son of Cleo and Tessie Combs. Ron’s childhood included frequent relocations, as his dad’s job took his family to many different oil fields. He often lived in company camps. His family eventually settled in Russell, Kansas where he attended all four years of high school. There, he met the love of his life, Mary Jane Boxberger. The two were

Adam Martinka sorts cubes of brisket in the smoking pit area.

Adam Martinka sorts cubes of brisket in the smoking pit area.

Saints Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church Bazaar

The Annual Saints Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church Parish Bazaar was held on Sunday, September 3, 2023.  Attendees were able to get to-go plates in a line formed outside the parish hall, or could dine inside.  The plates included brisket, sausage, dressing, green beans, potatoes, slaw and peaches.