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Cole Whittlesey will perform songs from his album “Nothing to Give” at Back Porch Social in Round Rock on August 27, at 7 p.m.

Cole Whittlesey will perform songs from his album “Nothing to Give” at Back Porch Social in Round Rock on August 27, at 7 p.m.

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Strings and Things: Cole Whittlesey brings Texas music to Back Porch Social 

Ellen Greeney
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Cole Whittlesey is an Aggie through and through. Born and raised in College Station, he also is a Texas A&M alum.He started his music career with his first produced EP, “Pack Your Bags,” in 2021.
A 9/11 themed quilt was hand-made by Susan Hoppenworth

A 9/11 themed quilt was hand-made by Susan Hoppenworth

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Art Scapes: Sun City resident honors 9/11 victims with quilts

Ellen Greeney
Thursday, August 20, 2026
After 9/11, Susan Hoppenworth flew to New York City to work as a volunteer mental health counselor with the American Red Cross.Her exhibit features nine quilts and excerpts from her journal about experiences assisting New Yorkers.The exhibit at Sun City’s Retreat Amenity Center, 1220 Cattleman...
K-pop group MAMAMOO will bring its 2026 U.S. tour to H-E-B Center at Cedar Park on Friday, August 21, giving Central Texas fans a chance to celebrate the group’s 12th anniversary. Courtesy MAMAMOO

K-pop group MAMAMOO will bring its 2026 U.S. tour to H-E-B Center at Cedar Park on Friday, August 21, giving Central Texas fans a chance to celebrate the group’s 12th anniversary. Courtesy MAMAMOO

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Strings & Things: K-pop powerhouse MAMAMOO brings U.S. tour to H-E-B Center

Ellen Greeney
Monday, August 17, 2026
The 19-day MAMAMOO 2026 U.S. tour features members Solar (vocals), Moonbyul (rapper), Wheein (vocals) and Hwasa (rapper) on a reunion tour celebrating the group’s 12th anniversary.
Moderator Sarah Eckhardt and author John A. Jenkins speak during a Lark & Owl event. Photo by Linda Dwyer

Moderator Sarah Eckhardt and author John A. Jenkins speak during a Lark & Owl event. Photo by Linda Dwyer

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State Senator visits Lark & Owl for book talk with best selling author

Linda Dwyer
Monday, August 17, 2026
Lark & Owl Booksellers in Downtown Georgetown hosted award-winning journalist and author John A. Jenkins on Friday evening. The author talk was moderated by Sarah Eckhardt, third-term State Senator for District 14 and the 2026 Democratic nominee for Texas Comptroller.

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Texas sales tax holiday is August 7-9

Katherine Hamilton
Friday, August 7, 2026
Back-to-school shoppers can save money on clothes, shoes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday that begins Friday, August 7, and goes through midnight, Sunday, August 9.This will be the 28th year of Texas’ oldest sales tax holiday.State law exempts sales tax on qualified items —...
The Old Town July 4 parade travels trough the neighborhood as residents walk to San José Park in Georgetown in 2023. (Sun Archive)

The Old Town July 4 parade travels trough the neighborhood as residents walk to San José Park in Georgetown in 2023. (Sun Archive)

July 4 festivals, activities abound across Wilco

Nicholas Cicale
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
This week, the United States of America celebrates 250 years of independence, and groups across Williamson County are hosting patriotic activities, fireworks and more.Old Town Neighborhood Parade The Old Town Neighborhood Fourth of July Parade — hosted by City Council Member Amanda Parr — will...
Zane Guerra of Jourdanton, Texas prepares to take part in Team Roping during the Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo on Friday, June 27, 2025. (Sun Archive)

Zane Guerra of Jourdanton, Texas prepares to take part in Team Roping during the Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo on Friday, June 27, 2025. (Sun Archive)

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Annual Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo this weekend

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse will celebrate its 82nd annual rodeo this weekend on June 26 and 27 in Jarrell. It takes place at the WCSP Arena, 1600 County Road 305.
Reverend Bobby Hulme-Lippert, pastor at Georgetown's First Presbyterian Church, was accompanied by his wife Michelle and their children Logan, 2, and Leo, 7, as they visited with Paulette Taylor, right, at the Shotgun House Museum on Saturday, February 18, 2023. Located at 801 West Street, the is museum is maintained by the Georgetown Cultural Citizen Memorial Association. Photo by Andy Sharp

Reverend Bobby Hulme-Lippert, pastor at Georgetown's First Presbyterian Church, was accompanied by his wife Michelle and their children Logan, 2, and Leo, 7, as they visited with Paulette Taylor, right, at the Shotgun House Museum on Saturday, February 18, 2023. Located at 801 West Street, the is museum is maintained by the Georgetown Cultural Citizen Memorial Association. Photo by Andy Sharp

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Shotgun house tours, music and protest set for Juneteenth

Nicholas Cicale
Friday, June 19, 2026
The annual Juneteenth celebration at the Georgetown Community Center was held last Saturday, but the community will come together again Friday, June 19, to mark the day in 1865 when federal troops arrived in Galveston to announce all enslaved people were freed.The Georgetown Cultural Citizen...
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