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The cast discusses their tasks for the evening and tackling the next part in writing the script for Pride and Prejudice. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

The cast discusses their tasks for the evening and tackling the next part in writing the script for Pride and Prejudice. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Theater company beckons arts lovers with intimate performances

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, September 2, 2024
By day, Brandon Lindsey serves as the General Manager of ThunderCloud Subs on the Square, making sandwiches and connections with regulars. However, Mr. Lindsey moonlights as one of the co-founders of independent Georgetown theater company Druid & Bard.
A rainbow forms over a cotton field and Prince of Peace Lutheran Church a little after 7 p.m. on Monday, August 26, 2024. The church is on County Road 417 in Wuthrich Hill. Areas of Williamson County welcomed rain and cooler temperatures beginning Monday afternoon. Photo by Andy Sharp.

A rainbow forms over a cotton field and Prince of Peace Lutheran Church a little after 7 p.m. on Monday, August 26, 2024. The church is on County Road 417 in Wuthrich Hill. Areas of Williamson County welcomed rain and cooler temperatures beginning Monday afternoon. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Rainy week yields vibrant photos

Andy Sharp
Saturday, August 31, 2024
The Georgetown Animal Shelter was originally used for utility employees, which means the building was not intended to house an animal shelter. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

The Georgetown Animal Shelter was originally used for utility employees, which means the building was not intended to house an animal shelter. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Animal shelter merger could start by years end

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Nine months after Georgetown residents approved a bond supporting the Georgetown Animal Shelter’s merger into an expanded Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter, the city shelter is starting to wind down. Legalities are being worked out ahead of construction.
Logan Kieselhorst, 18, an incoming freshman at Southwestern University who will play on the school's softball team, moves into her room in Mabee Hall on Saturday, August 17. Southwestern classes begin on August 26. Photo by Andy Sharp

Logan Kieselhorst, 18, an incoming freshman at Southwestern University who will play on the school's softball team, moves into her room in Mabee Hall on Saturday, August 17. Southwestern classes begin on August 26. Photo by Andy Sharp

Southwestern University students settle in ahead of semester

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Southwestern classes begin on August 26, and students moved into their dorm rooms this past weekend. Move in day was Saturday, August 17. 
Rigo Garcia holds hands with his son Roman, 4, as Roman heads for his first day of Pre-K class at Cooper Elementary on Thursday morning, August 15, 2024, the first day of school. Cooper Elementary has 572 students enrolled this year. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Rigo Garcia holds hands with his son Roman, 4, as Roman heads for his first day of Pre-K class at Cooper Elementary on Thursday morning, August 15, 2024, the first day of school. Cooper Elementary has 572 students enrolled this year. Photo by Andy Sharp.

School is back in session for Georgetown ISD

Andy Sharp
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Georgetown ISD students returned to class for the 2024-25 school year on August 15. 
Georgetown’s Sunken Garden was a busy destination for butterflies and bees on Sunday afternoon, August 4. Located in San Gabriel Park, the Sunken Garden was established by the Georgetown Garden Club in 1970. Photos by Andy Sharp

Georgetown’s Sunken Garden was a busy destination for butterflies and bees on Sunday afternoon, August 4. Located in San Gabriel Park, the Sunken Garden was established by the Georgetown Garden Club in 1970. Photos by Andy Sharp

Garden party

Andy Sharp
Monday, August 12, 2024
Georgetown’s Sunken Garden was a busy destination for butterflies and bees on Sunday afternoon, August 4. Located in San Gabriel Park, the Sunken Garden was established by the Georgetown Garden Club in 1970. 
San Gabriel Elementary School principal Rebecca Lambert is shown on Monday, August 5, 2024 as she demonstrates how kindergarten classrooms can e expanded with removable walls, providing more space as needed. The school, along with a new Benold Middle School, are two schools that open their doors to students on August 15th. Photo by Andy Sharp

San Gabriel Elementary School principal Rebecca Lambert is shown on Monday, August 5, 2024 as she demonstrates how kindergarten classrooms can e expanded with removable walls, providing more space as needed. The school, along with a new Benold Middle School, are two schools that open their doors to students on August 15th. Photo by Andy Sharp

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New elementary, middle schools welcome GISD students next week

Katherine Hamilton
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Georgetown ISD is opening two new campuses this month in the district’s far west side. San Gabriel Elementary is located in the Santa Rita Ranch development off Ronald Reagan Boulevard.
The East View High School gymnasium was filled with attendees during the convocation for Georgetown Independent School District staff on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Georgetown public schools open on August 15. Photo by Andy Sharp

The East View High School gymnasium was filled with attendees during the convocation for Georgetown Independent School District staff on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Georgetown public schools open on August 15. Photo by Andy Sharp

GISD teachers kick off new school year with cheers, reflection during convocation

Katherine Hamilton
Thursday, August 8, 2024
The atmosphere of Georgetown ISD’s annual staff convocation on August 6 was like a family reunion — folks catching up, new relatives to meet, and laughter and hugs aplenty. The start of the new-school-year gathering kicked off with wry jokes about the electrical blackout at last year’s convocation.
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