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Kathryn Giese of Huntsville, Texas makes a dash across the arena after competing in Barrel Racing.
Taylor Rodeo
Andy Sharp
The three-night 73rd Taylor Rodeo was held Friday, July 14, 2023 at the Williamson County Expo Center.
Monday, July 17, 2023
Larry Svehlak, 70, guides his combine through a cornfield along County Road 340 July 8, as he continues his final harvest before retiring. Svehlak and his brother August are harvesting 450 acres this summer.
450-acre harvest a last for retiring Williamson County farmer
Andy Sharp
“I was driving a tractor when I was 7-years-old,” farmer Larry Svehlak mentioned while I rode along in his combine this week.
Mr. Svehlak, 70, is a Granger native who’s lived in Taylor for decades. He’s tilled the soil for a long time, but he’s retiring after finishing this year’s corn harvest.
Friday, July 14, 2023
2-year-old Landon Kaliszewski enjoys a frozen iced treat with his dad Adam Kaliszewski.
Fun in the sun at Market Days
Andy Sharp
Georgetown Market Days was held on Saturday, July 8, 2023.
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Families gather on their bikes ahead of the Old Town parade on July 4. Photo courtesy Amanda Parr
The Fourth of July in photos
News Staff
Sunday, July 9, 2023
Egrets gather at Murphy Park's rookery on Friday evening, June 30, 2023.
Photos: Birds Flock to Taylor
Andy Sharp
Monday, July 3, 2023
Eddie Dever of Bellville, Texas, competing in Tie Down Roping, stands with his horse Tweetie during the National Anthem.
Williamson County Sheriff's Posse Rodeo takes center stage in Jarrell
Nalani Nuylan
According to the Texas State Historical Society, the rodeo is a Texas tradition that dates back to the 16th century. when Spanish conquistadors brought horses and cattle to the U.S.
Monday, June 26, 2023
Matt Bushak, left, a member of Journey of Faith United Methodist Church in Round Rock, visits with Veneza Grillo, a member of Taylor's Christ Fellowship Church.
Photos: Taylor celebrates Pride month with protesters present
Andy Sharp
This year's Taylor Pride Festival, was held Saturday, June 24, at Heritage Square Park in Taylor.
Monday, June 26, 2023
3-year-old attendee Shylah Soloye enjoyed watching Austin's Smooth & EZ Dance Company perform during Georgetown's 71st Juneteenth celebration.
Photos: Georgetown community celebrates Juneteenth
Andy Sharp
Georgetown's 71st Juneteenth celebration was held Saturday, June 17, at the Georgetown Community Center in San Gabriel Park. The event was sponsored by the Georgetown Cultural Citizen Memorial Association.
Photos by Andy Sharp
Monday, June 19, 2023
Jarrell ISD officials celebrated completed upgrades to district athletic facilities with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Jarrell High School stadium on June 7.
Jarrell ISD celebrates athletic facility improvements
Katherine Hamilton
Jarrell ISD officials celebrated completed upgrades to district athletic facilities with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Jarrell High School stadium on June 7. The $1.75 million project was funded through the voter-approved 2021 bond program.
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Laura Morgan, with Georgetown PFLAG, was equipped with a hand fan and an electric fan as she stayed cool. The Georgetown PFLAG chapter, established in 2022, was here to answer questions and inform visitors during Pride Month.
Market Days Heats Up in Georgetown
Andy Sharp
Temperatures were climbing well into the 90s by early-afternoon, with highs expected in the triple digits during Market Days on Saturday, June 10.
Tuesday, June 13, 2023