Georgetown

Herbert William Kunz

Herbert William Kunz

Herbert William Kunz

Obituaries
Monday, December 26, 2022
Herbert William Kunz, of Georgetown, passed away on December 16, 2022, at the age of 80 with his family by his side. Herbert is preceded in death by his wife, M. Elizabeth Kunz; his parents, Louise Maurer Kunz and Theodore Kunz; and siblings Carolyn Kunz Richbourg and Andrew Kunz.
Fireworks light the skies over the San Gabriel River at San Gabriel Park during the Sertoma Club's 4th of July fireworks show on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Sun Archive)

Fireworks light the skies over the San Gabriel River at San Gabriel Park during the Sertoma Club's 4th of July fireworks show on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Sun Archive)

Personal fireworks prohibited in Georgetown

Brigid Cooley
Sunday, December 25, 2022
As New Year celebrations approach, residents should remember that fireworks are not allowed in Georgetown or within 5,000 feet of its city limits unless permitted and authorized by the Georgetown Fire Department.  Violations can lead to fines of up to $2,000 per firework.
Santa letters

Santa letters

Letters to Santa by Georgetown children

News Staff
Saturday, December 24, 2022
Each year, the Williamson County Sun publishes dozens of holiday letters written to Santa by local children. Here's what kids asked for this year.  Dear Santa, What is it Like there? can i Please have a New bike and a watch. thank you Santa From, Blake Dear Santa, Are the reindeer good?
Pastor Charlie Turner conducts the Christmas Eve service held by his church, River Rock Bible Church December 24, 2020.

Pastor Charlie Turner conducts the Christmas Eve service held by his church, River Rock Bible Church December 24, 2020.

Christmas Eve service on the Square

Kate St. Clair
Saturday, December 24, 2022
Gather on the Square for a special Christmas Church Service on December 24. The River Rock Bible Church will host the service on the historic Williamson County Courthouse lawn at 5:30 p.m., December 24. It will be held outside on the East side, weather contingent.
Sun City resident Judi Stanfield entertains guests during the Camille’s Memory Café Christmas party December 16 at Georgetown Public Library. (Photos by Brad Stutzman)

Sun City resident Judi Stanfield entertains guests during the Camille’s Memory Café Christmas party December 16 at Georgetown Public Library. (Photos by Brad Stutzman)

A Gift of Time hosts holiday party at library

Brad Stutzman
Saturday, December 24, 2022
Songs, decorations and colorful costumes abounded when A Gift of Time Georgetown hosted its fourth live Camille’s Memory Café program at Georgetown Public Library.
Children from the First Presbyterian Church LOGOS Program spread Christmas cheer in downtown Georgetown earlier this month. Children look forward to dressing up in Christmas attire and singing their favorite carols for visitors downtown during the annual event for the church, which sits just one block east of the square. (Photos courtesy Ron Parks Photography)

Children from the First Presbyterian Church LOGOS Program spread Christmas cheer in downtown Georgetown earlier this month. Children look forward to dressing up in Christmas attire and singing their favorite carols for visitors downtown during the annual event for the church, which sits just one block east of the square. (Photos courtesy Ron Parks Photography)

Photos: First Presbyterian Church carols on the Square

News Staff
Saturday, December 24, 2022
Children from the First Presbyterian Church LOGOS Program spread Christmas cheer in downtown Georgetown earlier this month.
Rotary members serve guests a hearty Santa breakfast of pancakes and sausage December 17. Breakfast proceeds serve area youth programs. (Courtesy Georgetown ISD)

Rotary members serve guests a hearty Santa breakfast of pancakes and sausage December 17. Breakfast proceeds serve area youth programs. (Courtesy Georgetown ISD)

Georgetown-Sun City Rotary Club serves holly, jolly breakfast with Santa

Katherine Hamilton
Saturday, December 24, 2022
The Georgetown-Sun City Rotary Club’s Breakfast with Santa made a successful comeback on Saturday, December 17.  More than 850 kids, moms and dads shared a holiday breakfast of pancakes and sausage at the Georgetown Community Center.
The holiday season has been filled with lights around Georgetown's square, as seen at the Williamson Museum on Austin Avenue Monday, December 19. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

The holiday season has been filled with lights around Georgetown's square, as seen at the Williamson Museum on Austin Avenue Monday, December 19. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

Photos: Holidays light up the Square

Andy Sharp
Saturday, December 24, 2022
The holiday season has been filled with lights around Georgetown's downtown. 
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Erin Kiltz steps down from BiG helm

Kate St. Clair
Saturday, December 24, 2022
Brookwood in Georgetown announced earlier this week that their founder, Erin Kiltz, will be handing the reins of executive director over to longtime BiG employee Luke Ellis.  Ms.
Georgetown resident Philip Smith recently opened Stryke Tuning, a piano tuning business assisting instrument owners in Georgetown and surrounding areas. In addition to tuning pianos, Mr. Smith is the director of music and worship at First Presbyterian Church Georgetown.

Georgetown resident Philip Smith recently opened Stryke Tuning, a piano tuning business assisting instrument owners in Georgetown and surrounding areas. In addition to tuning pianos, Mr. Smith is the director of music and worship at First Presbyterian Church Georgetown.

Stryke Tuning provides at-home piano tuning to Georgetown area

Brigid Cooley
Saturday, December 24, 2022
Pianos are a point of fascination for Georgetown resident Philip Smith.  “There’s so much more to a piano than what appears on the outside,” Mr. Smith said.
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