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Red Poppy Festival attendees along Austin Avenue wait for the start of a concert on Friday evening, April 28, 2023. Rain, accompanied by hail and high winds in some areas, moved through Williamson County throughout the evening.

Red Poppy Festival attendees along Austin Avenue wait for the start of a concert on Friday evening, April 28, 2023. Rain, accompanied by hail and high winds in some areas, moved through Williamson County throughout the evening.

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Photos: Poppy Fest Blossoms, Rain Or Shine

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, May 2, 2023

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G’town council issues bonds at meeting

Brigid Cooley
Monday, May 1, 2023
The Georgetown City Council approved the issuance of general obligation and revenue bonds, as well as some certificates of obligation, during its Tuesday, April 25, meeting. Ordinances were passed on first and final reading.
Sun City homeowner Kirk Kelley points to the hole in his porch wall made by a bullet of unknown origin. Photo by Katherine Anthony

Sun City homeowner Kirk Kelley points to the hole in his porch wall made by a bullet of unknown origin. Photo by Katherine Anthony

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Georgetown Police investigating stray bullets that struck Sun City homes

Katherine Hamilton
Saturday, April 29, 2023
When Kirk and Kate Kelley purchased their Sun City home last September, they never expected a bullet would one day shoot through their screened back porch and embed itself in a wall. That’s what happened, though, sometime recently, Mr. Kelley said. The bullet was discovered on April 25.
Lake Georgetown is shown as waves of water pound the shoreline.

Lake Georgetown is shown as waves of water pound the shoreline.

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New watering regulations now effective in Georgetown

Brigid Cooley
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Georgetown’s new irrigation regulations are in effect beginning Wednesday, April 26. The regulations are the result of ordinances passed by council earlier this month in an attempt to increase the conservation efforts within the City of Georgetown Water Utility.
Georgetown historian Helen Cordes and attendees of her free poppy-themed history walk inspect a patch of poppies Monday, April 24.

Georgetown historian Helen Cordes and attendees of her free poppy-themed history walk inspect a patch of poppies Monday, April 24.

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Old Town walk explores Georgetown's red poppy history

Brigid Cooley
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
A group of 15 people gathered Monday morning near Edwards Park in Georgetown for a poppy-themed history walk led by local historian Helen Cordes.
Cyclists begin their rides.

Cyclists begin their rides.

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Photos: Red Poppy Ride

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
The Georgetown Sertoma Club's 20th Red Poppy Ride on Saturday, April 22, 2023 began in the parking lot behind Richarte High School. Participants cycled through various areas of Williamson County. Distances for rides were 14, 28, 40, 60 and 100 miles.
Georgetown ISD Place 4 candidates Stephanie Blanck and Marcos Gonzalez

Georgetown ISD Place 4 candidates Stephanie Blanck and Marcos Gonzalez

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Voter Guide: Georgetown ISD Place 4 candidates Stephanie Blanck and Marcos Gonzalez

Katherine Hamilton
Sunday, April 23, 2023
Incumbent Stephanie Blanck seeks re-election, pushes for district transparency and accountability Georgetown ISD trustee Stephanie Blanck is running for re-election to Place 4 on the school board this May, facing off against former trustee Marcos Gonzalez. A professed “data nerd,” Ms.
Georgetown mayoral candidates Josh Schroeder and Jonathan Dade

Georgetown mayoral candidates Josh Schroeder and Jonathan Dade

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Voter Guide: Georgetown mayoral candidates Josh Schroeder and Jonathan Dade

Brigid Cooley
Sunday, April 23, 2023
Georgetown residents will vote for mayor during this year’s general election, for which election day is May 6. The Sun sat down with both mayoral candidates to discuss their goals if they are elected into office, campaign strategies and why people should vote for them.
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