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A Waxing Gibbous moon, nearly full at 99.2% visibility, shines over a Texas Longhorn along County Road 419 on Saturday, September 6, 2025. Photo by Andy Sharp.

A Waxing Gibbous moon, nearly full at 99.2% visibility, shines over a Texas Longhorn along County Road 419 on Saturday, September 6, 2025. Photo by Andy Sharp.

September's full moon

Andy Sharp
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Kevin waits for his owner Tony Kawashima to toss a toy into the pool during K-9 Kerplunk, held in the outdoor pool at the Georgetown Recreation Center on Saturday, September 6, 2025.

Kevin waits for his owner Tony Kawashima to toss a toy into the pool during K-9 Kerplunk, held in the outdoor pool at the Georgetown Recreation Center on Saturday, September 6, 2025.

Doggie Paddle at the K-9 Kerplunk

Andy Sharp
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Georgetown's K-9 Kerplunk is held in the outdoor pool at the Georgetown Recreation Center on Saturday, September 6. The annual event is sponsored by Georgetown Parks & Recreation. This year’s event had separate pool times, one for smaller dogs, another for larger dogs.
Elaine Moore, right, was on hand to make balloon animals for children in the parish hall during the Annual Fall Bazaar at Saints Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church on Sunday, August 31, 2025.

Elaine Moore, right, was on hand to make balloon animals for children in the parish hall during the Annual Fall Bazaar at Saints Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church on Sunday, August 31, 2025.

Bazaar fun and games

Andy Sharp
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Volunteers sliced smoked brisket and sausage in the pit area during the Annual Fall Bazaar at Saints Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church on Sunday, August 31, 2025.  Barbecue and sausage dinners were served with dressing, potatoes, green beans, slaw and peaches.
Cotton plants along County Road 159 soak up moisture after an afternoon rain shower near Jonah on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. Tuesday was World Photography Day. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Cotton plants along County Road 159 soak up moisture after an afternoon rain shower near Jonah on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. Tuesday was World Photography Day. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Cotton in the sun

Andy Sharp
Sunday, August 17, 2025
Raindrops create patterns in the creek at Bull Branch Park on Monday morning, August 4, 2025. Photo by Andy Sharp

Raindrops create patterns in the creek at Bull Branch Park on Monday morning, August 4, 2025. Photo by Andy Sharp

Follow the light: Finding new subjects on daily walks

Andy Sharp
Thursday, August 14, 2025
The things we see when we slow down and look. For years, my daily walks, mostly in Taylor, were visual points of departure. Tiny landscapes, where the light embraced the landscape. This offering includes tidbits of what I saw last week on strolls around Taylor.
Pre-K student Alex Tafs, 4, spends quiet time with his grandmother Toni Powell before going into his classroom on the first day of school at Annie Purl Elementary School on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Annie Purl has 650 students enrolled this academic year. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Pre-K student Alex Tafs, 4, spends quiet time with his grandmother Toni Powell before going into his classroom on the first day of school at Annie Purl Elementary School on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Annie Purl has 650 students enrolled this academic year. Photo by Andy Sharp.

GISD students start new school year

Andy Sharp
Thursday, August 14, 2025
School was back in session in Georgetown ISD on August 14. 
Florence ISD School Board members are joined by Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Kelly Avritt and Mr. Kirkpatrick to cut the ribbon opening the new Florence Elementary School.

Florence ISD School Board members are joined by Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Kelly Avritt and Mr. Kirkpatrick to cut the ribbon opening the new Florence Elementary School.

Florence ISD opens new elementary school

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Decked out in purple and white, the Florence ISD community — as well as members of the chamber of commerce, American Legion and city staff — gathered around to see the district’s highly anticipated new elementary school for the first time, July 30.
A military honor guard of pallbearers bearing the remains of First Lt. Charles Woodruff McCook prepare to place the coffin at IOOF Cemetery on Saturday, August 2, 2025.

A military honor guard of pallbearers bearing the remains of First Lt. Charles Woodruff McCook prepare to place the coffin at IOOF Cemetery on Saturday, August 2, 2025.

Procession, ceremony mark First Lieutenant Charles Woodruff McCook's return to Georgetown

Andy Sharp
Saturday, August 2, 2025
A procession honoring First Lt. Charles Woodruff McCook took place in downtown Georgetown on Saturday, August 2, 2025. McCook, a Georgetown native, died on August 3, 1943,  during World War II when the B-25 he was piloting was struck in a mission over  Burma.
Sage Hickman, center (with arms out) playing Carole King, joins cast members in a closing scene from “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” on Thursday, July 24, 2025. The production runs through August 31st on the Georgetown Palace Springer Stage. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Sage Hickman, center (with arms out) playing Carole King, joins cast members in a closing scene from “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” on Thursday, July 24, 2025. The production runs through August 31st on the Georgetown Palace Springer Stage. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical hits the Palace

Andy Sharp
Friday, July 25, 2025
“Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” runs from July 24 through August 31 on the Georgetown Palace Springer Stage.  Visit https://www.georgetownpalace.com for tickets and showtime information. Photos by Andy Sharp
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