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A line of diners forms outside the Parish Activity Center.

A line of diners forms outside the Parish Activity Center.

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Holy Trinity Catholic Church of Corn Hill annual bazaar

News Staff
Thursday, September 21, 2023
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

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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.   Georgetown's first responders climbed the stadium steps to pay homage to first responders who perished in the World...
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.

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Patriot Day in Taylor

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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

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Jarrell Elementary celebrates grandparents

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Adam Martinka sorts cubes of brisket in the smoking pit area.

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

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Saints Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church Bazaar

Andy Sharp
Monday, September 4, 2023
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.
Rex Sandifer of Elgin competes in Tiedown Roping.

Rex Sandifer of Elgin competes in Tiedown Roping.

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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.

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'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

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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.

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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.  
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