holiday
City of Georgetown observes closures for Good Friday, Easter
Kaitlyn Wilkes
The City of Georgetown offices and facilities will close on April 3 and April 5 for Good Friday and Easter. There will be normal solid waste and recycling collection on April 3. The library will be open on Friday, April 3, and will be closed April 4 and 5.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
5-year-old Bailey Ulrich wore her lighted unicorn costumer during Halloween along Main Street on Friday, October 31, 2025. Photo by Andy Sharp.
Halloween on Main Street in Georgetown
Andy Sharp
Trick-or-treaters roamed Main Street in Georgetown on Friday, October 31, 2025.
Sunday, November 2, 2025
Santa Claus arrives at the San Gabriel Community Center for Breakfast With Santa on Saturday, December 23, 2023. Attendees were treated to pancakes, breakfast sausage and orange juice. (Sun Archive)
Santa trades in cookies for pancakes
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Santa will come to town and eat breakfast in his favorite city December 21. The annual Breakfast with Santa event will take place at the Community Center in San Gabriel Park from 7:30 to 11 a.m.
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Deck the halls with warm cups of coffee
Kaitlyn Wilkes
With the holidays coming up, a warm or seasonal drink can make things feel merry and bright. Throughout Georgetown, businesses are embracing the flavors that remind people of winter and the holidays. Here are a few.
Monday, December 2, 2024
Santa Claus and Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder ushered in the lights for the Lighting of the Square on Friday, November 25, 2022. (Sun Archive)
Mayor Schroeder, Judge Ward to ignite holiday spirit
Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder and County Judge Will Ward will lead the crowd at this year’s Lighting of the Square, counting down to the big moment when twinkling lights illuminate the area, creating a scene straight out of a Hallmark Christmas movie.
This map shows road closures during the Christmas Stroll weekend December 6-8. Dashed red lines indicate streets that will be closed.
Christmas Stroll expands opportunity for holiday fun
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Georgetown’s Christmas Stroll will have a superhero theme for its 43rd year, and organizers have added a third day of festivities, music and winter fun to the schedule. The three-day festival takes place in downtown Georgetown December 6-8.
Thursday, November 21, 2024
July 4 brings city, county closures
Nalani Nuylan
Williamson County offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. All county operations will resume on Friday, July 5. According to the news release from the county, residents may utilize online services that are offered by various departments at www.wilcotx.
Monday, July 1, 2024
Recycle holiday lights, Christmas trees, wrapping paper
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Editor's note: This story was corrected to include the updated version of the city's recycling policy for cardboard and wrapping paper.
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
The Williamson County Commissioner's court and members from Tree of Angels pose for a photo after the commissioners voted to make December 5 Tree of Angels Day for the county. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
Williamson County remembers loved ones during holiday season
Nalani Nuylan
The Williamson County Commissioners Court will recognize December 5 as Tree of Angels Day this year. Commissioners approved the recognition during a meeting Tuesday, November 21.
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Celebrate Diwali in Leander
Nalani Nuylan
he Deerbrooke Community of Leander invites the community to a Diwali Gala at the Deerbrooke Clubhouse on 927 Deer Rim Road on November 19 at 6:30 p.m.
Diwali is the Hindu Festival of Lights. In many South Asian cultures, it celebrates the spiritual triumph of light over darkness.
Wednesday, November 15, 2023