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Justin Early

Justin Early

Democrat enters Texas’ 31st Congressional District race

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, July 28, 2025
Democrat Justin Early — a Georgetown resident who is a cybersecurity architect at Dell Technologies — has announced his candidacy in the race for Texas’ 31st congressional district. He is joined by candidate Caitlin McClay Rourk on the Democratic primary ballot.
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

Volunteer to clean up San Gabriel Park

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Two park clean-up events will take place at San Gabriel Park on Tuesday, July 29, and Thursday, July 31, for those wanting to provide a helping hand. The event on July 29 will take place from 9-11 a.m. The July 31 event will be from 4-6 p.m.
“Gondola 1” by Joy Schuhmacher is on display at Healing Arts Gallery.

“Gondola 1” by Joy Schuhmacher is on display at Healing Arts Gallery.

Art Scapes: Art by Joy Schuhmacher at Healing Arts Gallery

Ellen Greeney
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Curator Rob Neff announced the latest exhibit at Healing Arts Gallery. “Hill country artist Joy Schuhmacher is bringing a powerhouse exhibit to the Healing Arts Gallery at St. David's Georgetown Hospital.
Phyllis Popplewell redid the Ride on Center for Kids’ Sensory Trail after she noticed it needed a little tender, loving care. (Photo Courtesy of ROCK)

Phyllis Popplewell redid the Ride on Center for Kids’ Sensory Trail after she noticed it needed a little tender, loving care. (Photo Courtesy of ROCK)

ROCK volunteer brings butterflies to revamped trail

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Growing up in Dallas, Phyllis Popplewell loved being outdoors. But after completing the Master Naturalist Certification Program a few years ago, her perspective and appreciation of nature shifted.
Charles Woodruff McCook, far left, is pictured as part of the Eagles’ track team in a 1937 Georgetown High School year book.

Charles Woodruff McCook, far left, is pictured as part of the Eagles’ track team in a 1937 Georgetown High School year book.

After 82 years, a hero is coming home

Brad Stutzman
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Never is an incredibly strong word. Never is an infinitely long time. Yet, after 82 years, First Lieutenant Charles Woodruff McCook’s homecoming has only been delayed. Thanks to scientific minds and patriotic hearts, it will no longer be denied.Friends and family called him Woody.
Lupita Diaz spends time with a kitten her family adopted during a Georgetown Animal Shelter kittens adoption event at the Georgetown Public Library July 30, 2024. (Sun Archive)

Lupita Diaz spends time with a kitten her family adopted during a Georgetown Animal Shelter kittens adoption event at the Georgetown Public Library July 30, 2024. (Sun Archive)

Have a meow-velous time at the library

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
August 6 is in line to be one of the cutest days of the year, as kittens will return to the Georgetown Public Library. Dozens of adoptable kittens will be available for $35 at the library in support of the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter.The event runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Kim Caito, General Manager, Summer Earn and Learn student Macy Sockwell and Wanda Young, Work Experience Trainer go through donations for Kerrville flood victims. (Photo Courtesy Jusak Yang Bernhard)

Kim Caito, General Manager, Summer Earn and Learn student Macy Sockwell and Wanda Young, Work Experience Trainer go through donations for Kerrville flood victims. (Photo Courtesy Jusak Yang Bernhard)

Students gain work experience through summer programming

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Macy Sockwell loves animals. She has a 1-year-old dog, an 18-year-old cat and a horse named Shine. This summer, she put that love to use while gaining job skills at Wag Heaven through the Texas Workforce Commission’s Summer Earn and Learn program.
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