Georgetown

Ronald Reagan Boulevard bridge opens

Brigid Cooley
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
The newly constructed Ronald Reagan Boulevard bridge, which goes over Ranch to Market Road 2338 in Georgetown northwest of Sun City, opened to the public Tuesday, December 6.  The Texas Department of Transportation announced the opening in a press release last 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

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
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

Kate St. Clair
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
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.
David Watts grew up in Georgetown and attended Georgetown High School and Southwestern University. (Courtesy of David Watts)

David Watts grew up in Georgetown and attended Georgetown High School and Southwestern University. (Courtesy of David Watts)

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David Watts launches new podcast about Georgetown

Kate St. Clair
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
A former Georgetown resident is paying homage to his hometown through a new podcast produced all the way from his new home in San Francisco.  David Watts is a man of many hats. At the top of the bill, he is a doctor and medical lecturer, but also an author of western books, a poet and a musician.
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)

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New Tai Chi class, demonstration this weekend in Georgtown

Kate St. Clair
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
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.
Georgetown's The Wesleyan named Bethany Sisneroz its new president and chief executive officer last week.

Georgetown's The Wesleyan named Bethany Sisneroz its new president and chief executive officer last week.

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The Wesleyan names new chief executive officer

Brigid Cooley
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
The Wesleyan — a faith-based nonprofit senior living and healthcare provider serving Georgetown and its surrounding areas — has selected Bethany Sisneroz as its new president and chief executive officer. The organization’s board announced the staffing update last week.
Leslie Kaufmann at her home at 1202 East 15th Street on November 28, 2012. The house was on the 2012 Holiday Home Tour.

Leslie Kaufmann at her home at 1202 East 15th Street on November 28, 2012. The house was on the 2012 Holiday Home Tour.

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Preservation Georgetown's historic home tour returns

Kate St. Clair
Saturday, December 3, 2022
Preservation Georgetown’s Holiday Home Tour is set to return next weekend from December 10-11. The tour has been on hiatus since 2019 due to the pandemic, but Preservation Georgetown has brought back the annual fundraising event.
Main Street’s surface was shining with a coating of precipitation after the conclusion of the Lighting of the Square Friday, November 25. A rainy night was no impediment for Georgetown families embracing the holiday spirit. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

Main Street’s surface was shining with a coating of precipitation after the conclusion of the Lighting of the Square Friday, November 25. A rainy night was no impediment for Georgetown families embracing the holiday spirit. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

Photos: Georgetown's Lighting of the Square

News Staff
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Lights and umbrellas were both present at the Lighting of the Square on Friday, November 25, in Georgetown. A rainy night wasn’t an impediment for families embracing the holiday spirit.
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