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7-year-old Kai Hearns has fun at the San Jose Park splash pad on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. With temperatures climbing into the 90s this week, families are finding heat relief at area parks and splash pads. Photo by Andy Sharp.

7-year-old Kai Hearns has fun at the San Jose Park splash pad on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. With temperatures climbing into the 90s this week, families are finding heat relief at area parks and splash pads. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Splashing into Summer

Andy Sharp
Monday, May 18, 2026
Children enjoyed the San Jose Park splash pad on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. With temperatures climbing into the 90s, families found heat relief at area parks and splash pads.Georgetown’s splash pads opened for the season on April 1. The splash pads are open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Senior Living residents fished for 600 pounds of Channel Catfish during the two-day event which continued on Friday. Residents and staff were treated to a fish fry to celebrate the event. The fish were provided by Larry’s Fish Farm in Giddings. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Senior Living residents fished for 600 pounds of Channel Catfish during the two-day event which continued on Friday. Residents and staff were treated to a fish fry to celebrate the event. The fish were provided by Larry’s Fish Farm in Giddings. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Gone fishing!

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
The 23rd Annual SPJST Senior Living Fishing Tournament took place Thursday, May 7, 2026. Senior Living residents fished for 600 pounds of Channel Catfish during the two-day event, which continued on Friday.  Residents and staff were treated to a fish fry to celebrate the event.
Forbes Middle School student J.C. Cornitius, 14, joined by his teacher Carolina Banuelos, right, is welcomed with a spray of bubbles from well-wishers as he and his team arrive for the Georgetown ISD Special Olympics on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. The annual event, held at the Georgetown ISD Athletic Complex, continued on Wednesday. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Forbes Middle School student J.C. Cornitius, 14, joined by his teacher Carolina Banuelos, right, is welcomed with a spray of bubbles from well-wishers as he and his team arrive for the Georgetown ISD Special Olympics on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. The annual event, held at the Georgetown ISD Athletic Complex, continued on Wednesday. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Everyone's a champion at Georgetown ISD's Special Olympic

Andy Sharp
Friday, May 8, 2026
Georgetown ISD's Special Olympics tournament was held May 5-6, 2026. The annual event was held at the Georgetown ISD Athletic Complex.     Photo by Andy Sharp
Members of the Georgetown ISD Ballet Folklorico troupe ride in their float during the Red Poppy Festival parade on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Members of the Georgetown ISD Ballet Folklorico troupe ride in their float during the Red Poppy Festival parade on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp.

2026 Red Poppy Festival in photos

Andy Sharp
Monday, April 27, 2026
The 2026 Red Poppy Festival took place in Downtown Georgetown April 24-24. From the Red Poppy Bike Ride Saturday morning, to the POPP Pup Parade Sunday, here are some pictures from the Square for Saturday and Sunday. To see pictures from Friday night, click here!Photos by Andy Sharp
Egrets gather at the rookery in Murphy Park on a cloudy night, Monday, April 20, 2026. These migratory birds were slow in arriving at their nesting area this year, but their numbers are growing. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Egrets gather at the rookery in Murphy Park on a cloudy night, Monday, April 20, 2026. These migratory birds were slow in arriving at their nesting area this year, but their numbers are growing. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Springtime at Taylor's Rookery

Andy Sharp
Sunday, April 26, 2026
County Road 100 at Mankin’s Crossing was impassable as the San Gabriel River covered the bridge at approximately 6:30pm on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Rain was present throughout the day in Williamson County, closing some of the area’s roads. Photo by Andy Sharp.

County Road 100 at Mankin’s Crossing was impassable as the San Gabriel River covered the bridge at approximately 6:30pm on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Rain was present throughout the day in Williamson County, closing some of the area’s roads. Photo by Andy Sharp.

River water rises with recent rain in Williamson County

Andy Sharp
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
A rainy week led to localized flooding across Williamson County April 21. A Flash Flood Warning was in effect until the evening.
A cactus absorbs raindrops at Booty'ss Road Park on Sunday, April 12, 2026. The landscape was transformed by the much-needed dose of moisture. Photo by Andy Sharp.

A cactus absorbs raindrops at Booty'ss Road Park on Sunday, April 12, 2026. The landscape was transformed by the much-needed dose of moisture. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Follow the Light: Rain clouds lead to photo ops

Andy Sharp
Friday, April 17, 2026
A Sunday afternoon drive first took my wife and I to the Georgetown Public Library, enjoying the quiet time. From there we did a bit of shopping at Georgetown’s Sprouts Grocery. Since it was a day filled with a soft rain and clouds, a visit to Booty’s Road Park was in order.
Jamie and Bob McCormick dance to the music of Supernatural ATX, a Santana Tribute Band, during the first First Friday free concert of the year on the courthouse lawn on Friday, April 3, 2026. The event was hosted by the Georgetown Beard Club. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Jamie and Bob McCormick dance to the music of Supernatural ATX, a Santana Tribute Band, during the first First Friday free concert of the year on the courthouse lawn on Friday, April 3, 2026. The event was hosted by the Georgetown Beard Club. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Supernatural ATX brings party to the Square's opening First Friday Concert of 2026

Andy Sharp
Thursday, April 9, 2026
The Georgetown Beard Club hosted it's opening First Friday concert of 2026 on the Square Friday, April 3, with music by Supernatural ATX, a Santana Tribute Band. Photo by  Andy Sharp. 
Bluebonnets adorn the spaces at St. Peter Lutheran Church Cemetery on Sunday, March 15, 2026. The cemetery, with burials reaching back into the19th Century, is along F.M. 972. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Bluebonnets adorn the spaces at St. Peter Lutheran Church Cemetery on Sunday, March 15, 2026. The cemetery, with burials reaching back into the19th Century, is along F.M. 972. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Bluebonnets at St. Peter Lutheran Church

Andy Sharp
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Bluebonnets adorn the spaces at St. Peter Lutheran Church Cemetery on Sunday, March 15, 2026. The cemetery, with burials reaching back into the19th century, is along Farm to Market Road 972 in Walburg.Photo by  Andy Sharp. 
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