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Rex Sandifer of Elgin competes in Tiedown Roping.

Rex Sandifer of Elgin competes in Tiedown Roping.

Senior Rodeo

Andy Sharp
Monday, August 28, 2023
The Texas Senior Pro Rodeo Association's rodeo was held on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at the Williamson County Expo Center. The rodeo was founded in 1978 and conducts rodeos from March through October each year.  The events are open to anyone at least 40-years-old.
Cassidy Thompson, left, as Maria Rainer, and Jennifer Tucker, playing Mother Abbess, are shown in a Thursday, August 17, 2023 scene from the Georgetown Palace production of "The Sound of Music," playing on the Springer Stage through September 17. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Cassidy Thompson, left, as Maria Rainer, and Jennifer Tucker, playing Mother Abbess, are shown in a Thursday, August 17, 2023 scene from the Georgetown Palace production of "The Sound of Music," playing on the Springer Stage through September 17. Photo by Andy Sharp.

'The Sound of Music' opens at the Georgetown Palace Theatre

Andy Sharp
Friday, August 18, 2023
The Georgetown Palace production of "The Sound of Music" is playing on the Springer Stage through September 17.  Here are a few scenes from the show, which opened this weekend.  Photos by Andy Sharp
A mostly-dry creek bed, a water source for cattle, is seen along Farm to Market Road 971 just east of Granger on Monday evening, August 14. The area today experienced its 38th consecutive day of temperatures over 100 degrees, with no measurable rain during that period, taking a toll on livestock, crops and plants. Photo by Andy Sharp

A mostly-dry creek bed, a water source for cattle, is seen along Farm to Market Road 971 just east of Granger on Monday evening, August 14. The area today experienced its 38th consecutive day of temperatures over 100 degrees, with no measurable rain during that period, taking a toll on livestock, crops and plants. Photo by Andy Sharp

Cows search for water near Granger

Andy Sharp
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
A mostly-dry creek bed, a water source for cattle, is seen along Farm to Market Road 971 just east of Granger on Monday evening, August 14.
4-year-old Kacelyn Miles, her brother Landry, 2, center, and their mom Liz Miles cuddle a kitten during the Georgetown Animal Shelter's kitten adoption event held at the Georgetown Public Library on Thursday, August 10, 2023. All 19 kittens brought to the library were adopted at a reduced adoption fee.

4-year-old Kacelyn Miles, her brother Landry, 2, center, and their mom Liz Miles cuddle a kitten during the Georgetown Animal Shelter's kitten adoption event held at the Georgetown Public Library on Thursday, August 10, 2023. All 19 kittens brought to the library were adopted at a reduced adoption fee.

Photos: Kittens at the Georgetown Library

Andy Sharp
Saturday, August 12, 2023
The Georgetown Animal Shelter's kitten adoption event was held at the Georgetown Public Library on Thursday, August 10.  All 19 kittens brought to the library were adopted at a reduced adoption fee.  
New Superintendent Devin Padavil addresses teachers and students during Tuesday's convocation. A power outage left them in darkness at the East View High School gymnasium, and he had to end the event early. Photo by Andy Sharp.

New Superintendent Devin Padavil addresses teachers and students during Tuesday's convocation. A power outage left them in darkness at the East View High School gymnasium, and he had to end the event early. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Despite power outage, spirits high at Georgetown ISD convocation

Andy Sharp
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
New Georgetown ISD Superintendent Devin Padavil addressed teachers and students during a convocation Tuesday, August 8.
The sun begins to go down over a cornfield along County Road 101, near Hutto, on Tuesday, August 1, 2023.

The sun begins to go down over a cornfield along County Road 101, near Hutto, on Tuesday, August 1, 2023.

Cornfield Sunset

Andy Sharp
Monday, August 7, 2023
The sun begins to go down over a cornfield along County Road 101, near Hutto, on Tuesday, August 1, 2023.
Karen Orth cuddles with a 5-week-old raccoon at All Things Wild Rehabilitation on Saturday, July 29, 2023. Orth conducted a class about caring for raccoons until they're able to be released into the wild.

Karen Orth cuddles with a 5-week-old raccoon at All Things Wild Rehabilitation on Saturday, July 29, 2023. Orth conducted a class about caring for raccoons until they're able to be released into the wild.

All Things Wild Racoon Rescue

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Recently, All Things Wild, on Havelka Road,  began offering monthly classes about care of wild animals.  This month's class was about raccoons.  All Things Wild Rehabilitation was founded in 2012 by Helen Laughlin, who has cared for animals in need since 2006.
The front of the house features a small sitting area in the yard.

The front of the house features a small sitting area in the yard.

Wolf Ranch 3D printed homes open to the public Saturday

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, July 20, 2023
The first of the 3D printed homes built by ICON and Lennar in Georgetown will be made available for public viewing on Saturday, July 22, with a welcome event from 11 a.m to 3 p.m. The neighborhood is located south of Highway 29 on the northside of Wolf Ranch Parkway at Legends Lane.
Prairie grass glows near sunset along County Road 360, north of Granger Dam, on Monday, July 17.

Prairie grass glows near sunset along County Road 360, north of Granger Dam, on Monday, July 17.

Golden Prairie Grass

Andy Sharp
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Prairie grass glows near sunset along County Road 360 on Monday, July 17, 2023.
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