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Grover Trytten, a 104-year-old WWII veteran who flew nighttime missions including Battle of the Bulge, smiles before takeoff during Dream Flights on May 6.

Grover Trytten, a 104-year-old WWII veteran who flew nighttime missions including Battle of the Bulge, smiles before takeoff during Dream Flights on May 6.

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Dream Flights honor vets with a ride in 1940s two-seater

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Clouds and light rain didn’t ruin the day for veterans from Touchmark at Georgetown Wednesday, who were honored for their service through a Dream Flight in a refurbished 1943 open-air two-seater plane called the Spirit of Texas.Six veterans were honored, and family members and plane enthusiasts...
Members of the Georgetown ISD Ballet Folklorico troupe ride in their float during the Red Poppy Festival parade on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Members of the Georgetown ISD Ballet Folklorico troupe ride in their float during the Red Poppy Festival parade on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp.

2026 Red Poppy Festival in photos

Andy Sharp
Monday, April 27, 2026
The 2026 Red Poppy Festival took place in Downtown Georgetown April 24-24. From the Red Poppy Bike Ride Saturday morning, to the POPP Pup Parade Sunday, here are some pictures from the Square for Saturday and Sunday. To see pictures from Friday night, click here!Photos by Andy Sharp
Egrets gather at the rookery in Murphy Park on a cloudy night, Monday, April 20, 2026. These migratory birds were slow in arriving at their nesting area this year, but their numbers are growing. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Egrets gather at the rookery in Murphy Park on a cloudy night, Monday, April 20, 2026. These migratory birds were slow in arriving at their nesting area this year, but their numbers are growing. Photo by Andy Sharp.

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Springtime at Taylor's Rookery

Andy Sharp
Sunday, April 26, 2026
Artist Jan Frazier works on a painting of Grace Heritage Center along Main Street during the City of Georgetown’s Arts and Culture Program's Art Stroll on Friday, April 17, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Artist Jan Frazier works on a painting of Grace Heritage Center along Main Street during the City of Georgetown’s Arts and Culture Program's Art Stroll on Friday, April 17, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Artists stroll the Square

Andy Sharp
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
The Spring Art Stroll, hosted by the City of Georgetown’s Arts and Culture Program, was help last Friday, April 17, around the Square.
County Road 100 at Mankin’s Crossing was impassable as the San Gabriel River covered the bridge at approximately 6:30pm on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Rain was present throughout the day in Williamson County, closing some of the area’s roads. Photo by Andy Sharp.

County Road 100 at Mankin’s Crossing was impassable as the San Gabriel River covered the bridge at approximately 6:30pm on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Rain was present throughout the day in Williamson County, closing some of the area’s roads. Photo by Andy Sharp.

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River water rises with recent rain in Williamson County

Andy Sharp
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
A rainy week led to localized flooding across Williamson County April 21. A Flash Flood Warning was in effect until the evening.
Festival goers bear the rain in ponchos as shows were temporarily delayed in the afternoon of Saturday, April 18, due to lightning in the area. The major acts on Saturday, Kaitlin Butts’ Yee-Hoedown, Shenandoah, Goo Goo Dolls, Wyatt Flores and Tracy Lawrence and Brooks & Dunn were cancelled due to the forecast. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Festival goers bear the rain in ponchos as shows were temporarily delayed in the afternoon of Saturday, April 18, due to lightning in the area. The major acts on Saturday, Kaitlin Butts’ Yee-Hoedown, Shenandoah, Goo Goo Dolls, Wyatt Flores and Tracy Lawrence and Brooks & Dunn were cancelled due to the forecast. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Two Step Inn sees delays, refunds for rainout

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, April 20, 2026
Rainclouds threatened the Two Step Inn festival all day Saturday, April 18, and when the steadily darkening clouds finally released water around 5:30 p.m., it was a deluge. Lightning and heavy rain sparked a weather delay, cancellation of several acts and eventually a weather evacuation.
A cactus absorbs raindrops at Booty'ss Road Park on Sunday, April 12, 2026. The landscape was transformed by the much-needed dose of moisture. Photo by Andy Sharp.

A cactus absorbs raindrops at Booty'ss Road Park on Sunday, April 12, 2026. The landscape was transformed by the much-needed dose of moisture. Photo by Andy Sharp.

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Follow the Light: Rain clouds lead to photo ops

Andy Sharp
Friday, April 17, 2026
A Sunday afternoon drive first took my wife and I to the Georgetown Public Library, enjoying the quiet time. From there we did a bit of shopping at Georgetown’s Sprouts Grocery. Since it was a day filled with a soft rain and clouds, a visit to Booty’s Road Park was in order.
Jamie and Bob McCormick dance to the music of Supernatural ATX, a Santana Tribute Band, during the first First Friday free concert of the year on the courthouse lawn on Friday, April 3, 2026. The event was hosted by the Georgetown Beard Club. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Jamie and Bob McCormick dance to the music of Supernatural ATX, a Santana Tribute Band, during the first First Friday free concert of the year on the courthouse lawn on Friday, April 3, 2026. The event was hosted by the Georgetown Beard Club. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Supernatural ATX brings party to the Square's opening First Friday Concert of 2026

Andy Sharp
Thursday, April 9, 2026
The Georgetown Beard Club hosted it's opening First Friday concert of 2026 on the Square Friday, April 3, with music by Supernatural ATX, a Santana Tribute Band. Photo by  Andy Sharp. 
World War II Navy veteran Cliff McCrummen, who will be 100-years-old in June, was joined by his wife Myrna at the No Kings rally held in downtown Georgetown on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Approximately 700 people attended the rally, a demonstration opposed to the current Presidential administration of Donald Trump. Photo by Andy Sharp.

World War II Navy veteran Cliff McCrummen, who will be 100-years-old in June, was joined by his wife Myrna at the No Kings rally held in downtown Georgetown on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Approximately 700 people attended the rally, a demonstration opposed to the current Presidential administration of Donald Trump. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Photos: 'No Kings' protest on Georgetown's Square draws hundreds

Andy Sharp
Sunday, March 29, 2026
A "No Kings" rally in downtown Georgetown on March 28, 2026, was one of many across the country Saturday.  Approximately 700 people attended the rally, a demonstration opposed to the current Presidential administration of Donald Trump.  Photos by  Andy Sharp 
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