Georgetown

Animal shelter expansion would accommodate growth to 2035

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
To meet current demands, the expansion of the Georgetown Animal Shelter and/or a possible partnership with the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter is set to appear on the November bond election ballot.  The Georgetown Animal Shelter was originally built in 2005.
East View High School football quarterback Ty Blair tries to find an open player to pass the ball during the October 13 match against the Georgetown Eagles. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

East View High School football quarterback Ty Blair tries to find an open player to pass the ball during the October 13 match against the Georgetown Eagles. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Battle for Birkelbach

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, October 16, 2023
Cross-town rival high schools came head-to-head to claim Birkelbach Field Friday. The showdown resulted in the Georgetown Eagles winning against the East View Patriots 31-13.
Nick Martinez (left), Mallory Destree, Michele Ellison, Bonnie Tamez, Joell de Leon, Eric Matula (right).

Nick Martinez (left), Mallory Destree, Michele Ellison, Bonnie Tamez, Joell de Leon, Eric Matula (right).

The Gabriels Funeral Chapel and Crematory honoring our past for 30 years

Abbey Archer
Monday, October 16, 2023
For the past 30 years, The Gabriels Funeral Chapel and Crematory has been  catering to Williamson County clients’ unique wishes as they help families feel comfortable with their loved one’s final resting place. “We try to cater to any request that is legal and attainable.
Burning the Ride on Center for Kids Cowgirl Brunch, tables are decorated by the attendees in a competition. Courtesy of ROCK.

Burning the Ride on Center for Kids Cowgirl Brunch, tables are decorated by the attendees in a competition. Courtesy of ROCK.

ROCK hosts second annual Cowgirl Brunch in November

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Georgetown nonprofit Ride on Center for Kids will hold its second annual Cowgirl Bruncheon at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 4, at the Merlin Hoppe Arena at 2050 Rockride Lane in Georgetown.   This year’s “Courage & Grit” themed bruncheon will feature Rear Admiral Christina M.
Chet Garner — director of documentary feature “Cowboy Bourbon: The Full Proof Tale of Garrison Brothers,” which won Best Texas Film at GTX Film Festival September 30 — participates in a Q&A.

Chet Garner — director of documentary feature “Cowboy Bourbon: The Full Proof Tale of Garrison Brothers,” which won Best Texas Film at GTX Film Festival September 30 — participates in a Q&A.

5th Annual film festival a hit in Georgetown

Abbey Archer
Thursday, October 5, 2023
The fifth annual GTX Film Festival took place September 30 in the Rodney A. & Mary Klett Performing Art Center. Tickets for the event sold out, with a total of 170 people in attendance.
Former New York University faculty member Jim Spellos had Sun CIty residents spellbound with his recent presentation about artificial intelligence technology.

Former New York University faculty member Jim Spellos had Sun CIty residents spellbound with his recent presentation about artificial intelligence technology.

Sun City residents pack artificial intelligence presentation

Linda Dwyer
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Artificial intelligence is a technology that has grabbed a lot of attention, and is constantly growing and changing.  Jim Spellos presented “Everything You Need to Know About AI — But Didn’t Know to Ask” to 400-plus Sun City residents September 13.
City Council pulled the item from the statutory consent agenda to speak on the record about their thoughts on the new state law. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

City Council pulled the item from the statutory consent agenda to speak on the record about their thoughts on the new state law. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Three properties leave Georgetown ETJ

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Three properties previously located within Georgetown’s extraterritorial jurisdiction, totaling 85.746 acres, were de-annexed and removed from the ETJ Tuesday, September 26, after City Council accepted a petition submitted by landowners.
Lexi Miller, 8, competes in Young Guns & Alumni Barrel Racing during the 29th Annual Clayman Rodeo, held at Windsong Farm October 8, 2022. Sun Archive.

Lexi Miller, 8, competes in Young Guns & Alumni Barrel Racing during the 29th Annual Clayman Rodeo, held at Windsong Farm October 8, 2022. Sun Archive.

Clayman Rodeo gallops into Georgetown

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, September 21, 2023
The 30th annual Clayman Rodeo will ride into Georgetown at the Windsong Farm Arena at 5 p.m. Saturday, October 7. Each year contestants have to get donations for the rodeo in order to compete. All of the money collected is used for prizes and contestants.
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