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A tractor makes its way along West Davilla Street in downtown Granger on Sunday, February 22, 2026.   Photo by Andy Sharp

A tractor makes its way along West Davilla Street in downtown Granger on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp

Across the tracks

A tractor makes its way along West Davilla Street in downtown Granger on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp
Texas Longhorns enjoy the time near sunset, munching on grass in a pasture along County Road 455 near Beyersville on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

Texas Longhorns enjoy the time near sunset, munching on grass in a pasture along County Road 455 near Beyersville on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

Longhorns at sunset

Texas Longhorns enjoy the time near sunset, munching on grass in a pasture along County Road 455 near Beyersville on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.  Photo by Andy Sharp.
Wildlife stocked the pond with 1225 rainbow trout for this free event.  Originally scheduled for a morning time, the event was moved to the afternoon because of cold weather.   Temperatures did reach into the low-mid 40s by mid-afternoon, but it was still a brisk day.  Photo by Andy Sharp.

Wildlife stocked the pond with 1225 rainbow trout for this free event. Originally scheduled for a morning time, the event was moved to the afternoon because of cold weather. Temperatures did reach into the low-mid 40s by mid-afternoon, but it was still a brisk day. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Hutto Parks & Recreation Trout Derby

The Hutto Parks & Recreation Trout Derby was held at Adam Orgain Park on Saturday, January 31, 2026.  Texas Parks & Wildlife stocked the pond with 1225 rainbow trout for this free event.  Originally scheduled for a morning time, the event was moved to the afternoon because of cold weather.
Bull Branch Park is seen well past sunset on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.  Light from nearby baseball fields where teams were practicing helps light the park.  The photo was taken using a tripod and slower shutter speeds.  This photo was taken at ISO 200, a 13-second exposure at f/5.6.    Photo by Andy Sharp.

Bull Branch Park is seen well past sunset on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Light from nearby baseball fields where teams were practicing helps light the park. The photo was taken using a tripod and slower shutter speeds. This photo was taken at ISO 200, a 13-second exposure at f/5.6. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Follow the light: Nighttime offers refreshing light

Most of my daily walks in Taylor lead through Bull Branch Park, a scenic place adorned with cypress trees, ducks, geese, turtles, egrets, herons and squirrels.
A bicyclist takes a rest break in a parking lot at Murphy Park  as sunset nears on an icy Monday afternoon, January 26, 2026.  The temperature reached the low-mid 30s Monday, and dipped into the teens overnight.  Photo by Andy Sharp.

A bicyclist takes a rest break in a parking lot at Murphy Park as sunset nears on an icy Monday afternoon, January 26, 2026. The temperature reached the low-mid 30s Monday, and dipped into the teens overnight. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Peaceful moment

A bicyclist takes a rest break in a parking lot at Murphy Park  as sunset nears on an icy Monday afternoon, January 26, 2026.  The temperature reached the low-mid 30s Monday, and dipped into the teens overnight.   Photo by Andy Sharp.
 Cattle graze in an ice-covered field  along County Road 347 on Monday afternoon, January 26, 2026.  The temperature reached the low-mid 30s Monday, but was expected to dip to 14 degrees by Tuesday morning.   Photo by Andy Sharp.

Cattle graze in an ice-covered field along County Road 347 on Monday afternoon, January 26, 2026. The temperature reached the low-mid 30s Monday, but was expected to dip to 14 degrees by Tuesday morning. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Snow-covered landscape

Ice covered the Williamson County landscape after the winter storm the weekend of January 24-25.
Brittany Wright enjoys the warmth inside  the Getsemani Center on Friday night, January 23, 2026.  With winter weather coming to Central Texas, the area’s homeless find shelter at warming centers in the area.    Photo by Andy Sharp.

Brittany Wright enjoys the warmth inside the Getsemani Center on Friday night, January 23, 2026. With winter weather coming to Central Texas, the area’s homeless find shelter at warming centers in the area. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Photos: Residents seek shelter with warming center

Nonprofits like Helping Hands of Georgetown, Navigation Services, First United Methodist Church and community volunteers — have opened a warming center at Getsemani Community Center, 412 East 19th Street, Georgetown, for those seeking shelter during the ongoing cold front.The center first opened on...
Georgetown Assistant Police Chief Roland Waits leads his team onto the court as the the police department takes on a  Granny Basketball Team, the Texas Fire Ants, during a matchup held at East View High School on Saturday, January 17, 2026.  The game, won by the Fire Ants, with a final score of 55-47,  benefits the Carver Center for Families.      Photo by Andy Sharp.

Georgetown Assistant Police Chief Roland Waits leads his team onto the court as the the police department takes on a Granny Basketball Team, the Texas Fire Ants, during a matchup held at East View High School on Saturday, January 17, 2026. The game, won by the Fire Ants, with a final score of 55-47, benefits the Carver Center for Families. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Cops vs. Grannies: Texas Fire Ants face Georgetown Police in charity game

The Texas Fire Ants, a Granny Basketball team, played a charity game against the Georgetown Police Department at East View High School on Saturday, January 17.  The game, won by the Fire Ants with a final score of 55-47,  benefited the Carver Center for Families.
Marchers make their way down 7th Street during the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day annual march and program on Monday, January 19, 2026.  The program was held at Macedonia Baptist Church. (Photo by Andy Sharp)

Marchers make their way down 7th Street during the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day annual march and program on Monday, January 19, 2026. The program was held at Macedonia Baptist Church. (Photo by Andy Sharp)

Dr. Gerald Jones calls Georgetown to continue MLK’s dream

His truth is marching on. Lee Greenwood wrote it in “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” and Martin Luther King Jr.’s truth marched on in Georgetown on a sunny January 19, carrying on his dream for peace, justice and equality for all. What have we done with his dream?
Brad Sloan sets up his telescope at 8th and Main Streets  for visitors to the Georgetown square to see an upclose view of the Waxing Gibbous moon, at 92.3% visibility on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, New Years Eve in Georgetown.   Photo by Andy Sharp.

Brad Sloan sets up his telescope at 8th and Main Streets for visitors to the Georgetown square to see an upclose view of the Waxing Gibbous moon, at 92.3% visibility on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, New Years Eve in Georgetown. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Looking up in the new year

Brad Sloan set up his telescope at Eighth and Main streets for visitors to the Square on New Year's Eve. Guests saw an up-close view of the Waxing Gibbous moon, at 92.3% visibility. Photos by Andy Sharp