Events

Mike Martin’s photos are on display at Cowan Creek Amenity Center. (Photos by Mike Martin)

Mike Martin’s photos are on display at Cowan Creek Amenity Center. (Photos by Mike Martin)

Round Rock excellence award goes to Wilco Art Guild

Scot Wilkinson, director for arts and culture in Round Rock, presented the Award of Excellence for 2021-2022 to the Williamson County Art Guild at the recent Round Rock Arts luncheon.  Williamson County Art Guild President Rob Neff accepted the award on behalf of the guild.
TJ Kirchner, a member of the Thrall FFA, who will be 16 on Monday, shows his steer, Hollywood.

TJ Kirchner, a member of the Thrall FFA, who will be 16 on Monday, shows his steer, Hollywood.

Photos: Williamson County Livestock Show Cows

Steers and heifers were shown Thursday, December 8, 2022 at the Williamson County Expo Center.

Candlelight Wholeness Service set for this weekend

The monthly Georgetown Ecumenical Wholeness Service is 6:30 p.m., Sunday, December 11.    The candlelight service is being held in the sanctuary of San Gabriel Presbyterian Church, 5404 Williams Drive. The series on the Beatitudes continues with “those who seek virtue.
2019 Honorary Chairs Jim and Cindy Harrington hold their Georgetown Swirl glasses. (Courtesy of Williamson County)

2019 Honorary Chairs Jim and Cindy Harrington hold their Georgetown Swirl glasses. (Courtesy of Williamson County)

Georgetown Swirl sets masquerade theme for 2023

Don a masquerade mask for the 13th annual Georgetown Swirl in March on the Square. Tickets are now on sale for the event.  Dress up for the annual fundraising event hosted by the Georgetown Main Street Program from 5-9 p.m., March 4.
Lucy Hollon, 16, a member of the Georgetown FFA program, left, and Payton Montandon, 16, with the Florence FFA program, prepare to show their sheep.

Lucy Hollon, 16, a member of the Georgetown FFA program, left, and Payton Montandon, 16, with the Florence FFA program, prepare to show their sheep.

Photos: Williamson County Livestock Show begins

The Williamson County Livestock Show is an annual event at the Williamson County Expo Center in Taylor. The event began this Sunday, December 4, and runs through the week.   
Dressed in his finest elf attire, 6-year-old Bowen Currey adjusts his Santa cap at Georgetown's Christmas Stroll on Saturday, December 3, as he gets ready to watch the parade along Austin Avenue with family and friends. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

Dressed in his finest elf attire, 6-year-old Bowen Currey adjusts his Santa cap at Georgetown's Christmas Stroll on Saturday, December 3, as he gets ready to watch the parade along Austin Avenue with family and friends. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

Photos: Sights from the Georgetown Christmas Stroll

Georgetown's Christmas Stroll took place December 2-3. The annual holiday parade Saturday morning was a highlight of the festival.

Celebrating the pecan with two Williamson County food shows

Pecan lovers can rejoice this month with two opportunities to enjoy and show off their crops.  All county residents with a pecan tree are welcome to participate in the 2022 Williamson-Bell County Pecan Show on December 13 and the Williamson County Pecan Food Show on December 15.
Aiping Cheng demonstrates Tai Chi at an event last year in Georgetown. (Sun Archive)

Aiping Cheng demonstrates Tai Chi at an event last year in Georgetown. (Sun Archive)

New Tai Chi class, demonstration this weekend in Georgtown

The Georgetown branch of Taoist Tai Chi is inviting new students to their class beginning January 9. A live demonstration will take place this weekend on December 10 for anyone interested to see the students in action and learn more.