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Gary Keilman prepares to place American flags at the Field of Honor on Saturday, November 4, 2023.

Gary Keilman prepares to place American flags at the Field of Honor on Saturday, November 4, 2023.

Stars and Stripes Forever

Contact the Sun for high-quality photo reprints at ads@wilcosun.com or call 512-930-4824. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Georgetown, the Field of Honor's 1400 flags will be in place from November 4-12.
Rebecca “Hunter” Adkins, center, is the second recipient of the Dr. Barbara Brightwell Courage & Grit Award. CEO of ROCK Dr. Nancy Krenek, left, and MC Patti Colbert ask Ms. Adkins how she feels about receiving the award. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Rebecca “Hunter” Adkins, center, is the second recipient of the Dr. Barbara Brightwell Courage & Grit Award. CEO of ROCK Dr. Nancy Krenek, left, and MC Patti Colbert ask Ms. Adkins how she feels about receiving the award. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Courage and Grit: ROCK hosts second Cowgirl Brunch

Georgetown nonprofit Ride on Center for Kids held its second annual Cowgirl Brunch on November 4. During the event, the second Dr. Barbara Brightwell Courage & Grit Award was presented to Rebecca “Hunter” Adkins. Ms. Adkins was appointed by the governor to serve on the Texas Disabilities Council.

JP3 host Veteran’s Lunch December 1

Williamson County Precinct 3 Justice of the Peace Court will host a Veterans Appreciation Lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, December 1, at Georgetown Church of Christ.     The meal will include chicken spaghetti, green beans, corn, garlic bread and dessert.

Light your holiday spirit later this month

The annual Lighting of the Square will happen on November 24 and will give families a chance to enjoy entertainment, donate toys and hear from city and county representatives. The lighting will occur on the east steps of the courthouse.
Voters walk into the City Hall polling location in Georgetown on Election Day November 7. (Photo by Nicholas Cicale)

Voters walk into the City Hall polling location in Georgetown on Election Day November 7. (Photo by Nicholas Cicale)

FINAL RESULTS: All Georgetown bond propositions approved by city voters

Update November 8, 12:20 a.m.: City props approved Georgetown residents have approved all four bond propositions on the November 7 election.  With all polling locations reporting results, Proposition A received support from 51.05 percent of voters. Proposition B is saw support from 58.
Williamson County Child Advocacy Center Chief Executive Officer Kerrie Stannell, center, stands with the center’s staff before they cut the ribbons at the grand opening on Friday November 3.

Williamson County Child Advocacy Center Chief Executive Officer Kerrie Stannell, center, stands with the center’s staff before they cut the ribbons at the grand opening on Friday November 3.

Justice, healing, hope

The Williamson County Child Advocacy Center held its grand opening in Georgetown on Friday November 3,  after two years of construction. The building will offer abused children and their families services for recovery.
3-year-old Buck Taylor had fun on Halloween night with his family along Main Street in Old Town on Tuesday, October 31, 2023.

3-year-old Buck Taylor had fun on Halloween night with his family along Main Street in Old Town on Tuesday, October 31, 2023.

Trick or Treat along Georgetown's Main Street

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The Reverend Milo Grant speaks at an event at the Georgetown Public Library October 26, ahead of Georgetown Pride’s block party in the parking lot.  (Photo courtesy Todd White/Southwestern University)

The Reverend Milo Grant speaks at an event at the Georgetown Public Library October 26, ahead of Georgetown Pride’s block party in the parking lot. (Photo courtesy Todd White/Southwestern University)

Georgetown Pride comes out to community with block party

On October 26, new nonprofit Georgetown Pride held a “coming out block party” in the Georgetown Public Library parking lot to celebrate the organization's first public appearance.
The second Two Step Inn festival has more tickets than last year and allocated certain tickets specifically for Georgetown residents. (Sun Archive)

The second Two Step Inn festival has more tickets than last year and allocated certain tickets specifically for Georgetown residents. (Sun Archive)

Georgetown to play host to country legends, Ludacris

The Two Step Inn country music festival, which will hold its second event in Georgetown this April, has announced the lineup for 2024. The headliner for Saturday, April 20, includes the previously announced Cody Johnson.