Georgetown

3-year-old Lynnox Johannsen enjoyed helping unload pumpkins at First United Methodist Church on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. 2,880 large pumpkins, plus many smaller versions were unloaded at the church.

3-year-old Lynnox Johannsen enjoyed helping unload pumpkins at First United Methodist Church on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. 2,880 large pumpkins, plus many smaller versions were unloaded at the church.

Cook's corner: Pumpkin flavors are in season

Fall is here, and pumpkins are everywhere! I don’t know why most folks only cook with pumpkin in the fall and winter, but perhaps that makes it more special when we do! Today I have four new recipes using pumpkin or pumpkin seeds that I think you’ll have fun trying.
Cole Benson, 14, and Astin Carrillo, 12, carry a board that will soon be part of a bed for a boy or girl in the Georgetown area. Both young men volunteered their time for Sleep in Heavenly Peace. Cole attends Meridian World School in Round Rock and Astin is home schooled.

Cole Benson, 14, and Astin Carrillo, 12, carry a board that will soon be part of a bed for a boy or girl in the Georgetown area. Both young men volunteered their time for Sleep in Heavenly Peace. Cole attends Meridian World School in Round Rock and Astin is home schooled.

Sleep in Heavenly Peace serves hundreds of children each year

Cars lined each side of the narrow country lane. Parked along the wide-open spaces they stood out, serving as locating markers outside a sprawling Logan Ranch Road property. In the distance, buzzing sounds broke the Saturday morning silence.
The proposed land plan lays out the dimensions of the neighborhood and also uses color-coding to highlight the phases of development. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

The proposed land plan lays out the dimensions of the neighborhood and also uses color-coding to highlight the phases of development. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

Development with 1,300 homes, resort closer to reality

Lakeside Estates, a proposed Municipal Utility District located in the western cliffs of Lake Georgetown near Santa Rita Ranch, aims to bring 1,300 units and a private hotel and resort to the edge of the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction.

GTX Film Festival reels in crowd

The September 28 GTX Film Festival was a robust collaboration showcasing quality productions and fostering interaction between film enthusiasts at all levels of interest. The event was the culmination of a longer process.
9-year-old Ashton Clayman sits astride his horse Tally at the 31st Annual Clayman Rodeo on Saturday, October 5, 2024.  Held at Windsong Farm, the rodeo was founded by Kelly and Jim Bob Clayman.    Photo by Andy Sharp.

9-year-old Ashton Clayman sits astride his horse Tally at the 31st Annual Clayman Rodeo on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Held at Windsong Farm, the rodeo was founded by Kelly and Jim Bob Clayman. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Sights, sounds, experiences at the Clayman Rodeo

The 31st Annual Clayman Rodeo took place in Georgetown on Saturday, October 5, 2024.  Held at Windsong Farm, the rodeo was founded by Kelly and Jim Bob Clayman.   Photos by Andy Sharp. 
Ken Covington acknowledges the crowds' applause after performing with Bob Case during a First Friday Concert held at Founders Park on Friday, October 4, 2024.  Covington, founder of Kenz Guitars,  suffered a stroke in September 2023.  He's been on the mend for the past year.  He was honored with a proclamation presented by Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder.   Photo by Andy Sharp.

Ken Covington acknowledges the crowds' applause after performing with Bob Case during a First Friday Concert held at Founders Park on Friday, October 4, 2024. Covington, founder of Kenz Guitars, suffered a stroke in September 2023. He's been on the mend for the past year. He was honored with a proclamation presented by Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Georgetown honors Ken Covington during guitar concert

A crowd filled Founders Park as Ken Covington performed during a First Friday Concert held on Friday, October 4, 2024.  Covington, founder of Ken'z Guitars on the Square in Georgetown,  suffered a stroke in September 2023.
Shane Henry, left, visits with the Georgetown Fire Department’s Deputy Fire Marshal Jonathan Gilliam and Koda, the fire department’s fire dog during a National Night Out event October 1, at the Georgetown Housing Authority Activity Learning Center on West 18th Street. (Photo by Andy Sharp)

Shane Henry, left, visits with the Georgetown Fire Department’s Deputy Fire Marshal Jonathan Gilliam and Koda, the fire department’s fire dog during a National Night Out event October 1, at the Georgetown Housing Authority Activity Learning Center on West 18th Street. (Photo by Andy Sharp)

New fire dog book sparks conversation about following dreams

Georgetown Fire Department dog Koda is recognized around town for her happy demeanor, the way she helps teach kids about fire safety or for the red dress she wears during the Poppy Festival.
Margie and Dennis Begay, who are Navajo Diné tribal members  living in Mesquite, Texas, take part in  the 2024 Georgetown Powwow, held Saturday, September 28, 2024 at the Boys and Girls Club of Georgetown.  Sponsored by GTX Connect, this is Georgetown's first Powwow since the event  was last held at Southwestern University in 2019.  Photo by Andy Sharp.

Margie and Dennis Begay, who are Navajo Diné tribal members living in Mesquite, Texas, take part in the 2024 Georgetown Powwow, held Saturday, September 28, 2024 at the Boys and Girls Club of Georgetown. Sponsored by GTX Connect, this is Georgetown's first Powwow since the event was last held at Southwestern University in 2019. Photo by Andy Sharp.