Georgetown

Georgetown eyes federal grants for road projects

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
The City of Georgetown will apply for four Surface Transportation Block Grants, which are federal funding opportunities for transportation projects including highway construction, pedestrian infrastructure and bridge repairs. The funds are distributed by the Capital Area Metro Planning Organization.
Lita Hernandez, front right, performs with Mariachi Espuelas during Georgetown’s Dia de los Muertos, held Saturday November 1, 2025 in the South Main Arts District along 9th Street. The event included music and dance performances throughout the day. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Lita Hernandez, front right, performs with Mariachi Espuelas during Georgetown’s Dia de los Muertos, held Saturday November 1, 2025 in the South Main Arts District along 9th Street. The event included music and dance performances throughout the day. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Out and About: Georgetown celebrates Day of the Dead

Linda Dwyer
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Día de los Muertos originated in Mexico but was celebrated locally with beautiful symbols, traditions and imagery in the remembrance of loved ones.The joyful three-day holiday starts October 31 with the Day of the Little Angels when spirits of deceased children visit their families.
Eileen McMullen and her daughter Isabella, 3, embrace the music of Mariachi Espuelas during Georgetown’s Dia de los Muertos, held Saturday November 1, 2025 in the South Main Arts District along 9th Street. The event included music and dance performances throughout the day. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Eileen McMullen and her daughter Isabella, 3, embrace the music of Mariachi Espuelas during Georgetown’s Dia de los Muertos, held Saturday November 1, 2025 in the South Main Arts District along 9th Street. The event included music and dance performances throughout the day. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Georgetown’s Dia de los Muertos

Andy Sharp
Sunday, November 2, 2025
Georgetown’s Dia de los Muertos festival was held Saturday November 1, 2025,  in the South Main Arts District along Ninth Street. The event included music and dance performances throughout the day. Photos by Andy Sharp.

Cop Calls: Weapon + narcotics = felony charges

Katherine Hamilton
Thursday, October 30, 2025
The following information was provided to the Sun by the Georgetown Police Department on October 28 as a record of recent arrest and call reports in Georgetown. Anyone charged with a crime is innocent until proven guilty.Man asleep in Jaguar attracts attentionA 32-year-old man asleep at 3 a.m.
From left, Mike and Kathy Sullivan, Gail Guill, Kerri McWhirter, Betty Mayfield and Linda Edman are some of the participants who will showcase their homes for the Sun City Kiwanis home holiday tours event. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

From left, Mike and Kathy Sullivan, Gail Guill, Kerri McWhirter, Betty Mayfield and Linda Edman are some of the participants who will showcase their homes for the Sun City Kiwanis home holiday tours event. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Five homes will open their doors for fundraising campaign

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, October 30, 2025
As part of the 24th home holiday tours by the Sun City Kiwanis Club, five homes will be in the spotlight with Christmas decorations galore to raise funds for scholarships for Georgetown high school seniors and Key Clubs.
The final design concept for the Blue Hole Park Master Plan preserves the cemetery, creates more picnic spaces and improves parking availability. (Rendering courtesy of Halff)

The final design concept for the Blue Hole Park Master Plan preserves the cemetery, creates more picnic spaces and improves parking availability. (Rendering courtesy of Halff)

Latest plan shows $10 million in Blue Hole Park renovations

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, October 30, 2025
The final draft of the Blue Hole Master Plan shows updated emergency vehicle access, terraced lawns and more restroom facilities are on the way as part of the park’s redesign. The project’s estimated cost stands at $10.15 million.
J.W. Perry’s house, cir.1910.

J.W. Perry’s house, cir.1910.

Descendants honor Perry Cemetery with historic dedication

Linda Dwyer
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
All Hallows’ Eve on October 31 precedes All Saints’ Day on November 1 and All Souls’ Day on November 2. The three consecutive Christian days, called Allhallowtide, traditionally include cemetery visits to honor the dead and to reflect on our own mortality.
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