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Taylor native Fred Kerley is pictured at the dedication of a mural painted by Taylor artist Adam Davenport at 1602 North Main Street, honoring him on Saturday, February 4. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

Taylor native Fred Kerley is pictured at the dedication of a mural painted by Taylor artist Adam Davenport at 1602 North Main Street, honoring him on Saturday, February 4. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

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Photos: City of Taylor celebrates Olympian Fred Kerley with mural

Andy Sharp
Thursday, February 9, 2023
The City of Taylor celebrated Olympian Fred Kerley Saturday, February 4, by dedicating a mural painted by artist Adam Davenport. The Taylor High School and Texas A&M graduate won the Silver Medal in the 100 meter event at the 2021 Olympic Games held in Tokyo.

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ASK ME: Art Center's call for art draws questions

Ellen Greeney
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Both questions this month involve the Georgetown Art Center. Art Center Coordinator Gary Anderson provided the answers. The art center is located at 816 South Main Street, one block off the square. The building dates back to 1892 and originally was the first municipal building in Georgetown.
The Palace Theatre in Georgetown.

The Palace Theatre in Georgetown.

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Broadway, film veterans to take the stage at Palace Theatre fundraiser

Brigid Cooley
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Musical theater fanatics and newbies alike are invited to the Georgetown Palace Theatre’s upcoming “Love, Broadway” show and fundraiser.  The fundraising productions, which feature Broadway veterans Carter Calvert and Raymond Jaramillo McCleod, begin at 7:30 p.m.
Adam Davenport poses for a photo on Thursday, January 19, with the mural he's painting of World 100 Meter champion and Olympics Silver medalist Fred Kerley, a Taylor native. The mural is being painted on the Ford Ground Storage Tank at 1606 North Main Street, Taylor. Mr. Davenport says he has about ten days of work to complete the project. The city will dedicate it during a ceremony on February 4 at 10 a.m. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

Adam Davenport poses for a photo on Thursday, January 19, with the mural he's painting of World 100 Meter champion and Olympics Silver medalist Fred Kerley, a Taylor native. The mural is being painted on the Ford Ground Storage Tank at 1606 North Main Street, Taylor. Mr. Davenport says he has about ten days of work to complete the project. The city will dedicate it during a ceremony on February 4 at 10 a.m. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

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Taylor honors hometown Olympian Fred Kerley with mural

Brigid Cooley
Saturday, January 21, 2023
At age 27, Taylor native Fred Kerley has certainly made his mark on the world as a track and field star.
Tim Glover’s “Whirlwind” was awarded First Place. (Photos courtesy Georgetown Arts and Culture Board)

Tim Glover’s “Whirlwind” was awarded First Place. (Photos courtesy Georgetown Arts and Culture Board)

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Annual Georgetown sculpture tour winners announced

Ellen Greeney
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
The Georgetown Arts and Culture Board awarded Tim Glover the first prize award in the 2022-2023 Sculpture Tour for his piece “Whirlwind.” His sculpture features a bird and a horn toad perched atop a twister.
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