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Larry Schmitt holds a sign that says “Tyrants Fear a Free Press” during a “No Kings” demonstration in downtown Taylor on on Saturday afternoon, October 18, 2025. The crowd was approximately 300, mostly gathered at 2nd and Main Streets. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Larry Schmitt holds a sign that says “Tyrants Fear a Free Press” during a “No Kings” demonstration in downtown Taylor on on Saturday afternoon, October 18, 2025. The crowd was approximately 300, mostly gathered at 2nd and Main Streets. Photo by Andy Sharp.

‘No Kings’ protests draws supporters, opposition, costumes

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Demonstrators gathered in downtown Taylor on Saturday afternoon, October 18, for a "No Kings" protest. The crowd was approximately 300, mostly gathered at Second and Main Streets. Other nearby protests were held in Round Rock, Pflugerville and downtown Austin at the same time.- Photos by Andy Sharp
A tow truck from ASAP Towing in Florence hoists an American Flag for National Night Out.

A tow truck from ASAP Towing in Florence hoists an American Flag for National Night Out.

Florence community shows up for National Night Out

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, October 20, 2025
For National Night Out, the Florence Police Department hosted a carnival-style community event Tuesday, Oct. 7, featuring more than 10 public service agencies, including the Texas Department of Transportation, Texas Game Wardens, the National Guard and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
The Reverend Mary Ann Huston, Associate Rector, bestows a blessing on Bogie, with his owner Jess Lofgreen during a Blessing of the Animals service conducted by Grace Episcopal Church, held at Booty’s Road Park on Sunday, October 5, 2025. Lunch was provided at the park’s pavilion after the service acknowledging the work of Saint Francis of Assisi. Photo by Andy Sharp.

The Reverend Mary Ann Huston, Associate Rector, bestows a blessing on Bogie, with his owner Jess Lofgreen during a Blessing of the Animals service conducted by Grace Episcopal Church, held at Booty’s Road Park on Sunday, October 5, 2025. Lunch was provided at the park’s pavilion after the service acknowledging the work of Saint Francis of Assisi. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Blessing of the Animals conducted by Grace Episcopal Church

Andy Sharp
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Attendees gather for a Blessing of the Animals service conducted by Grace Episcopal Church, held at Booty’s Road Park on Sunday, October 5, 2025.  Lunch was provided at the park’s pavilion after the service acknowledging the work of Saint Francis of Assisi.    Photos by Andy Sharp
Bo Rankin snaps photos of Suzie Metzger on the front steps of the Coupland Dance Hall on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Bo Rankin snaps photos of Suzie Metzger on the front steps of the Coupland Dance Hall on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Coupland Dancehall dances on

Abbey Archer
Thursday, October 9, 2025
The legendary Coupland Dancehall — which in August announced it would close after more than 120 years — will be taken over by Lightstream Presents, the same live entertainment group that owns the Haute Spot in Cedar Park.
Georgetown Police Department officer Cesar Salinas spoke to attendees at the National Night Out observance held at the Georgetown Housing AuthorityÕs Stonehaven site on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.

Georgetown Police Department officer Cesar Salinas spoke to attendees at the National Night Out observance held at the Georgetown Housing AuthorityÕs Stonehaven site on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.

Georgetown police, community unite for National Night Out

Andy Sharp
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Georgetown Police Department officers met and shared a meal with residents at the National Night Out observance held at the Georgetown Housing Authority's Stonehaven site on Tuesday, October 7.
15-year-old Valentina Sanchez was among the volunteers helping unload more than 3,000 pumpkins at Georgetown First United Methodist Church on Wednesday afternoon, October 8, 2025.

15-year-old Valentina Sanchez was among the volunteers helping unload more than 3,000 pumpkins at Georgetown First United Methodist Church on Wednesday afternoon, October 8, 2025.

Pumpkin time at Georgetown First United Methodist Church

Andy Sharp
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Church members and volunteers from area high schools, plus students from Southwestern University, help unload more than 3,000 pumpkins at Georgetown First United Methodist Church on Wednesday afternoon, October 8.
A full moon shines along County Road 345 on Monday, October 6, 2025. Photo by Andy Sharp.

A full moon shines along County Road 345 on Monday, October 6, 2025. Photo by Andy Sharp.

October's Full Moon

Andy Sharp
Monday, October 6, 2025
A full moon shines along County Road 345 on Monday, October 6, 2025.   Photo by Andy Sharp.  
Gina Marie, as Abuela Claudia, and Daniel Ponce, playing Usnavi, are pictured in a scene from the Thursday, October 2, 2025 dress rehearsal for “In the Heights,” playing on the Palace Springer Stage through November 2nd. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Gina Marie, as Abuela Claudia, and Daniel Ponce, playing Usnavi, are pictured in a scene from the Thursday, October 2, 2025 dress rehearsal for “In the Heights,” playing on the Palace Springer Stage through November 2nd. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Palace Theatre performance reaches new heights

Andy Sharp and Linda Dwyer
Friday, October 3, 2025
In the Heights opened at the Palace Theatre on October 3 to the buzz of a highly enthusiastic full house.The popular musical opened on Broadway in 2008. It was nominated for 13 Tony Awards and won four, including Best Musical. A film adaptation was released in June 2021.
Large modules of harvested cotton are ready to be ginned at Waterloo Gin on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. The gin is along County Road 414 east of Taylor. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Large modules of harvested cotton are ready to be ginned at Waterloo Gin on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. The gin is along County Road 414 east of Taylor. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Cotton harvest marks end of summer in Williamson County

Andy Sharp
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Scenes of the cotton harvest at Waterloo Gin along County Road 414 east of Taylor, as well as   County Road 417 in the Wuthrich Hill area and  County Road 357. Photos by Andy Sharp
Georgetown Fire Department firefighter Dylan Otto carries the American flag while Georgetown Police Department Lt. Craig Ryan carries the Flag of Heroe on Thursday, September 11, 2025 as they post them at the top of the stadium steps during the Memorial Stair Climb held at Birklelbach Field, commemorating the 24th anniversary of the attacks on United States soil on September 11, 2001.

Georgetown Fire Department firefighter Dylan Otto carries the American flag while Georgetown Police Department Lt. Craig Ryan carries the Flag of Heroe on Thursday, September 11, 2025 as they post them at the top of the stadium steps during the Memorial Stair Climb held at Birklelbach Field, commemorating the 24th anniversary of the attacks on United States soil on September 11, 2001.

First responders honor September 11 victims

Andy Sharp
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Georgetown Fire Department and Georgetown Police Department on September 11, 2025, climbed stadium steps at at Birklelbach Field during the Memorial Stair Climb held commemorating the 24th anniversary of the attacks on United States soil on September 11, 2001.
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