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Richarte High School graduating seniors make their way from the Georgetown High Gymnasium into the Rodney and Mary Klett Performing Art Center during  the Class of 2026 Commencement on Thursday, May 21, 2026.

Richarte High School graduating seniors make their way from the Georgetown High Gymnasium into the Rodney and Mary Klett Performing Art Center during the Class of 2026 Commencement on Thursday, May 21, 2026.

Richarte grads honored

The Richarte High School Class of 2026 Commencement was held at the Rodney and Mary Klett Performing Art Center on Thursday, May 21, 2026.  This year Richarte had 128 graduates, with 108 of them scheduled to walk the stage for their degrees.     Photos 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.

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

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!

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.