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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

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

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

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

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

Prairie grass glows near sunset along County Road 360 on Monday, July 17, 2023.
Kathryn Giese of Huntsville, Texas makes a dash across the arena after competing in Barrel Racing.

Kathryn Giese of Huntsville, Texas makes a dash across the arena after competing in Barrel Racing.

Taylor Rodeo

The three-night 73rd Taylor Rodeo was held Friday, July 14, 2023 at the Williamson County Expo Center.
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.

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

“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.
2-year-old Landon Kaliszewski enjoys a frozen iced treat with his dad Adam Kaliszewski.

2-year-old Landon Kaliszewski enjoys a frozen iced treat with his dad Adam Kaliszewski.

Fun in the sun at Market Days

Georgetown Market Days was held on Saturday, July 8, 2023.