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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.

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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.
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.
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.

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School notes: GISD Students explore industry during manufacturing day

Katherine Hamilton
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Georgetown ISD students had the opportunity to experience the world of modern manufacturing firsthand during Manufacturing Day 2025, held on October 9.Students from East View High School and Georgetown High School toured local manufacturing companies throughout Georgetown to learn about career...
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