Georgetown

The Palace Playhouse showcased more intimate shows as a 75-seat black box theatre. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

The Palace Playhouse showcased more intimate shows as a 75-seat black box theatre. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Palace moves out of the Playhouse, new tenants to be found

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, November 14, 2025
The Georgetown Palace Theatre will conclude its programming at the Playhouse at the end of the year, closing out with Dashing Through the Snow, which runs November 28 through December 28.
Left to right: Joey O, Craig Thatcher, Colin Besancon, Nick Cruz, C.F. Martin, Duncan Isenhower, Taylor Rountree and Ben Thompkins celebrate the arrival of Martin Guitars at Six Strings Guitar and Lounge on the Square. (photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Left to right: Joey O, Craig Thatcher, Colin Besancon, Nick Cruz, C.F. Martin, Duncan Isenhower, Taylor Rountree and Ben Thompkins celebrate the arrival of Martin Guitars at Six Strings Guitar and Lounge on the Square. (photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Renowned Martin Guitar brand finds home at Georgetown music shop

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, November 14, 2025
In every passion there are the top-of-the-line items that collectors dream about having one day: a Lamborghini or Porsche, a first edition book, a vintage Chanel suit. The history and legacy of the company is half of the dream, the bragging rights, the other half.
Colonel Paul F. Howe, U.S. Army Chaplain, Retired, was the Keynote Speaker during the Veterans Day observance held at the Williamson County Veterans Memorial Plaza in Sun City on Tuesday, November 11. (Photo by Andy Sharp)

Colonel Paul F. Howe, U.S. Army Chaplain, Retired, was the Keynote Speaker during the Veterans Day observance held at the Williamson County Veterans Memorial Plaza in Sun City on Tuesday, November 11. (Photo by Andy Sharp)

Retired Army Chaplain speaks about service at Sun City Veterans Day event

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, November 13, 2025
The bright Texas sun warmed up an otherwise chilly Veterans Day morning at the Georgetown-Williamson County Veterans Memorial Plaza. Those from Sun City, Georgetown and the surrounding areas came to honor those who had served and reflected on the words of keynote speaker Ret. U.S. Army Chaplain Col.
U.S. Senator John Cornyn, right, hosts a camping rally event at Mesquite Creek Outfitters on the Georgetown Square on Tuesday afternoon. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

U.S. Senator John Cornyn, right, hosts a camping rally event at Mesquite Creek Outfitters on the Georgetown Square on Tuesday afternoon. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Senator John Cornyn visits Square, promotes campaign at Mesquite Creek

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
U.S. Senator John Cornyn made an appearance at Mesquite Creek Outfitters on the Georgetown Square on Tuesday afternoon, November 11. Typically, Senator Cornyn makes a stop at Georgetown for the Sun City Veterans Day celebration.
Outside of the Sun City Social Center on November 6, there were signs against the culling of the deer population in the neighborhood. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Outside of the Sun City Social Center on November 6, there were signs against the culling of the deer population in the neighborhood. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Sun City residents express concerns over deer population maintenance

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Outside of the Sun City Social Center ahead of the community’s November 6 board meeting, two signs were placed outside by residents, protesting against the community’s efforts to trap deer and control the animal’s population.
ESD 8 Commissioner Troy Rodriguez and Fire Chief John Sullivan stand in front of a fire engine. ESD 8 service residents in the City of Georgetown and its surrounding areas. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

ESD 8 Commissioner Troy Rodriguez and Fire Chief John Sullivan stand in front of a fire engine. ESD 8 service residents in the City of Georgetown and its surrounding areas. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

One year in, new ESD 8 tax creates security net for Georgetown emergency services

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, November 7, 2025
After getting all the i’s dotted and the t’s crossed, the monetary impacts of Emergency Service District 8’s resident-approved 2 percent sales started to be seen in April.
This artistic rendering shows cosmetic changes proposed for the outside of the original Wesleyan building, including a new 10,000-square-foot addition. (Rendering courtesy Texas Municipal League)

This artistic rendering shows cosmetic changes proposed for the outside of the original Wesleyan building, including a new 10,000-square-foot addition. (Rendering courtesy Texas Municipal League)

TML chooses Georgetown for new headquarters

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
The Texas Municipal League’s Intergovernmental Risk Pool has chosen the old Wesleyan building at 205 East University Avenue as the location for its new headquarters and the Texas Municipal Center. The TML Risk Pool is currently located at 1821 Rutherford Lane in Austin.

Yesteryears: Highway robbers pick cotton farmers

Yesteryears
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
145 Years Ago (November 4, 1880)A bold highway robbery committed near TaylorA daring highway robbery took place near Taylor last Friday night, when two men waylaid cotton sellers returning from town. Reports say six or seven parties were robbed in similar fashion.
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