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15-year-old Valentina Sanchez was among the volunteers helping unload more than 3,000 pumpkins at Georgetown First United Methodist Church on Wednesday afternoon, October 8, 2025.

15-year-old Valentina Sanchez was among the volunteers helping unload more than 3,000 pumpkins at Georgetown First United Methodist Church on Wednesday afternoon, October 8, 2025.

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Pumpkin time at Georgetown First United Methodist Church

Andy Sharp
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Church members and volunteers from area high schools, plus students from Southwestern University, help unload more than 3,000 pumpkins at Georgetown First United Methodist Church on Wednesday afternoon, October 8.

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Remember loved ones with Día de los Muertos celebrations

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, October 6, 2025
The Día de los Muertos celebration, seen throughout Latin America and the U.S., honors those who have passed before us. Combining pre-Colombian and Catholic tradition, the event sees cemeteries cleaned and ofrendas made to honor deceased family members.
6-year-old Hendrix Eke of Pflugerville helps his family find a pumpkin in the pumpkin patch at Sweet Eats Fruit Farm during Fall Festival Weekend on Saturday, October 10, 2020. The farm includes a petting zoo, horseback rides, pig races and a corn maze. All visitors 10 or older are required to wear face coverings. Sweet Eats Fruit Farm is at 14400 East State Highway 29 in Georgetown. Photo by Andy Sharp.

6-year-old Hendrix Eke of Pflugerville helps his family find a pumpkin in the pumpkin patch at Sweet Eats Fruit Farm during Fall Festival Weekend on Saturday, October 10, 2020. The farm includes a petting zoo, horseback rides, pig races and a corn maze. All visitors 10 or older are required to wear face coverings. Sweet Eats Fruit Farm is at 14400 East State Highway 29 in Georgetown. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Welcome Fall! Events and festivities across Williamson County

News Staff
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Sweet Eats Fall FestivalSweet Eats’ Fall Festival starts in late September and runs through early November. This annual farm fest includes a corn maze, pumpkin patch, petting zoo and pig races. Visit www.sweeteats.com to purchase tickets and to learn more about daily programming.

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Strings & Things: Alison Tucker brings her rich alto voice to Lark & Owl

Ellen Greeney
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Alison Tucker describes herself as a writer, poet, woodworker, high-tech geek, spouse and mom. After 20 years in the corporate world and 14 years as a stay-at-home mom, she has turned her focus to music. She blends folk, country, and Americana and serves it up with her warm, rich alto voice.
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
MARS - Middle Aged Rock Stars, are performing on the Square on July 4.

MARS - Middle Aged Rock Stars, are performing on the Square on July 4.

Strings and Things: Independence Day musical celebrations are county wide

Ellen Greeney
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Williamson County is home to a multitude of live music genres from rock and country to classical and symphonic. Find your favorite places to enjoy the tunes and voices of local musicians and bands during this year’s numerous Independence Day celebrations including MARS.
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