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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)

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Scout who led scatter garden project earns Eagle Award

Kaitlyn Wilkes and Andy Sharp
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
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...

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Georgetown appraised values continue to rise

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, June 2, 2025
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.

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Wrangle rodeo season with the WCSPR in Jarrell

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, May 30, 2025
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.

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Georgetown moves to two-day watering schedule

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, May 30, 2025
Georgetown residents can water their lawns twice a week beginning June 9. The city will move to a two-day watering schedule thanks to the addition of more than 10 million gallons of water per day from the South Lake Water Treatment Plant coming online this summer.
A three-bedroom, three-bathroom house is for sale for $975,000, located off the Square on Church Street in Georgetown. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

A three-bedroom, three-bathroom house is for sale for $975,000, located off the Square on Church Street in Georgetown. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Listings up, sales down in Central Texas

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, May 29, 2025
In April, the Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown Metropolitan Statistical Area saw an 11.5 percent increase in new home listings, according to the latest Central Texas Housing Report released by Unlock MLS.
World War II veteran (Navy) John Dunn, left, who will be 97 in August, is shown with his wife Linnea while attending the Memorial Day ceremony in Sun City on Monday, May 26, 2025. Approximately 600 were in attendance. Rain chances moved the event indoors. Photo by Andy Sharp.

World War II veteran (Navy) John Dunn, left, who will be 97 in August, is shown with his wife Linnea while attending the Memorial Day ceremony in Sun City on Monday, May 26, 2025. Approximately 600 were in attendance. Rain chances moved the event indoors. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Speaker honors fallen through storytelling

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, May 29, 2025
At the annual Memorial Day ceremony at Sun City, this year’s keynote speaker — Major Jay Lardizabal, U.S. Army, Retired — spoke about honoring those who gave their life for their country, not through recounting how they died, but through stories that honor their legacy.
Glenn Towery, Chairman and Founder of Veterans Suicide Prevention Channel, was the keynote speaker at Georgetown's 71st Juneteenth celebration, held Saturday, June 17, 2023 at the Georgetown Community Center in San Gabriel Park. The event is sponsored by the Georgetown Cultural Citizen Memorial Association. Sun Archive.

Glenn Towery, Chairman and Founder of Veterans Suicide Prevention Channel, was the keynote speaker at Georgetown's 71st Juneteenth celebration, held Saturday, June 17, 2023 at the Georgetown Community Center in San Gabriel Park. The event is sponsored by the Georgetown Cultural Citizen Memorial Association. Sun Archive.

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GCCMA gears up for a joyful Juneteenth

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
The 73rd annual Juneteenth celebration in Georgetown will unveil a historical marker at the Citizens Memorial Garden Cemetery on June 19.
From left, Seeds of Strength Nominating Committee Chair Laura Packard, was joined by Malissa Tritsch, Anna Warren, Melissa Gould and Judy Swainfrom the Assistance League. Seeds of Strength Patty Moore, right, helped Ms. Packard give out the checks. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

From left, Seeds of Strength Nominating Committee Chair Laura Packard, was joined by Malissa Tritsch, Anna Warren, Melissa Gould and Judy Swainfrom the Assistance League. Seeds of Strength Patty Moore, right, helped Ms. Packard give out the checks. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Seeds of Strength gives $159,000

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Georgetown nonprofit Seeds of Strength supported 10 total organizations through its most recent grant cycle. Seven organizations received a combined $157,500, and three more organizations received $500 merit awards.
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