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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)

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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)

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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)

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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.
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