Georgetown

 Patti Maisano portrays Catherine, while Jeff Bush plays Robert.  Photos courtesy The Palace Theatre

Patti Maisano portrays Catherine, while Jeff Bush plays Robert. Photos courtesy The Palace Theatre

Find ‘Proof’ at the Palace Playhouse

The June 20 Palace Playhouse opening night of Proof delivered in a big way.Proof premiered Off-Broadway in May 2000 and transferred to Broadway a few months later. The play won the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony Award for Best Play.
Josh Schroeder

Josh Schroeder

Georgetown Mayor announces reelection bid

Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder announced Monday, June 23, he will run for reelection in the May 2026 mayoral election. If reelected, this would be the mayor’s third term, which he would hold until May 2029. “Georgetown is at a critical juncture,” Mr. Schroeder said.
Jose Rogel swings his son Maximillian, 4, through the water while daughter Luna, 5, looks on  during a visit to the splash pad at Heritage Square Park on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.  The official beginning of summer is Friday, June 20th, but Williamson County residents have been seeking respite for a while.

Jose Rogel swings his son Maximillian, 4, through the water while daughter Luna, 5, looks on during a visit to the splash pad at Heritage Square Park on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. The official beginning of summer is Friday, June 20th, but Williamson County residents have been seeking respite for a while.

Beating the Heat

An overhead view of Blue Hole Park’s south shore shows a proposed roundabout and picnic tables along the San Gabriel River. Tables can also be seen on the north shore, which is connected by a low water crossing.

An overhead view of Blue Hole Park’s south shore shows a proposed roundabout and picnic tables along the San Gabriel River. Tables can also be seen on the north shore, which is connected by a low water crossing.

Concept plan for Blue Hole Park shows more parking, picnic tables and paved trails

Georgetown City Council reviewed the latest concept plan for Blue Hole Park last week, with one more opportunity for public feedback scheduled in July.
Trevor Suggs, 16, a member of Scouting America Troop 405, is pictured at the scatter garden he helped build at Georgetown’s IOOF Cemetery on Saturday, May 31. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

Trevor Suggs, 16, a member of Scouting America Troop 405, is pictured at the scatter garden he helped build at Georgetown’s IOOF Cemetery on Saturday, May 31. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

Scout who led scatter garden project earns Eagle Award

For several years, Georgetown scout Trevor Suggs attended many meetings and ceremonies where the Scout Oath was recited: “On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake...

Georgetown appraised values continue to rise

Georgetown’s total property market value increased from $22.9 billion in 2024 to $24.75 billion in 2025, according to a valuation update from the Williamson County Appraisal District presented during the May 27 city council workshop.
Ethan Walden prepares to take part in Team Roping  at the 80th Williamson County Sheriff's Posse Rodeo on  Friday, June 28, 2024. Sun Archive.

Ethan Walden prepares to take part in Team Roping at the 80th Williamson County Sheriff's Posse Rodeo on Friday, June 28, 2024. Sun Archive.

Wrangle rodeo season with the WCSPR in Jarrell

The Williamson County Sheriff Posse Rodeo will host its annual event June 27-28 at the WCSP Arena, located at 1600 County Road 305 in Jarrell.