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4-year-old Kacelyn Miles, her brother Landry, 2, center, and their mom Liz Miles cuddle a kitten during the Georgetown Animal Shelter's kitten adoption event held at the Georgetown Public Library on Thursday, August 10, 2023. All 19 kittens brought to the library were adopted at a reduced adoption fee.

4-year-old Kacelyn Miles, her brother Landry, 2, center, and their mom Liz Miles cuddle a kitten during the Georgetown Animal Shelter's kitten adoption event held at the Georgetown Public Library on Thursday, August 10, 2023. All 19 kittens brought to the library were adopted at a reduced adoption fee.

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Photos: Kittens at the Georgetown Library

Andy Sharp
Saturday, August 12, 2023
The Georgetown Animal Shelter's kitten adoption event was held at the Georgetown Public Library on Thursday, August 10.  All 19 kittens brought to the library were adopted at a reduced adoption fee.  
The sun begins to go down over a cornfield along County Road 101, near Hutto, on Tuesday, August 1, 2023.

The sun begins to go down over a cornfield along County Road 101, near Hutto, on Tuesday, August 1, 2023.

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Cornfield Sunset

Andy Sharp
Monday, August 7, 2023
The sun begins to go down over a cornfield along County Road 101, near Hutto, on Tuesday, August 1, 2023.
Karen Orth cuddles with a 5-week-old raccoon at All Things Wild Rehabilitation on Saturday, July 29, 2023. Orth conducted a class about caring for raccoons until they're able to be released into the wild.

Karen Orth cuddles with a 5-week-old raccoon at All Things Wild Rehabilitation on Saturday, July 29, 2023. Orth conducted a class about caring for raccoons until they're able to be released into the wild.

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All Things Wild Racoon Rescue

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Recently, All Things Wild, on Havelka Road,  began offering monthly classes about care of wild animals.  This month's class was about raccoons.  All Things Wild Rehabilitation was founded in 2012 by Helen Laughlin, who has cared for animals in need since 2006.
Prairie grass glows near sunset along County Road 360, north of Granger Dam, on Monday, July 17.

Prairie grass glows near sunset along County Road 360, north of Granger Dam, on Monday, July 17.

Golden Prairie Grass

Andy Sharp
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Prairie grass glows near sunset along County Road 360 on Monday, July 17, 2023.
Larry Svehlak, 70, guides his combine through a cornfield along County Road 340 July 8, as he continues his final harvest before retiring. Svehlak and his brother August are harvesting 450 acres this summer.

Larry Svehlak, 70, guides his combine through a cornfield along County Road 340 July 8, as he continues his final harvest before retiring. Svehlak and his brother August are harvesting 450 acres this summer.

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450-acre harvest a last for retiring Williamson County farmer

Andy Sharp
Friday, July 14, 2023
“I was driving a tractor when I was 7-years-old,” farmer Larry Svehlak mentioned while I rode along in his combine this week.  Mr. Svehlak, 70, is a Granger native who’s lived in Taylor for decades. He’s tilled the soil for a long time, but he’s retiring after finishing this year’s corn harvest.
2-year-old Landon Kaliszewski enjoys a frozen iced treat with his dad Adam Kaliszewski.

2-year-old Landon Kaliszewski enjoys a frozen iced treat with his dad Adam Kaliszewski.

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Fun in the sun at Market Days

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Georgetown Market Days was held on Saturday, July 8, 2023.
3-year-old attendee Shylah Soloye enjoyed watching Austin's Smooth & EZ Dance Company perform during Georgetown's 71st Juneteenth celebration.

3-year-old attendee Shylah Soloye enjoyed watching Austin's Smooth & EZ Dance Company perform during Georgetown's 71st Juneteenth celebration.

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Photos: Georgetown community celebrates Juneteenth

Andy Sharp
Monday, June 19, 2023
Georgetown's 71st Juneteenth celebration was held Saturday, June 17, at the Georgetown Community Center in San Gabriel Park.   The event was sponsored by the Georgetown Cultural Citizen Memorial Association.  Photos by Andy Sharp
Russell Kinder, center, owner (with his wife Erika) of Coupland Dancehall, gives directions to Heather Humphrey and Eric Psencik.

Russell Kinder, center, owner (with his wife Erika) of Coupland Dancehall, gives directions to Heather Humphrey and Eric Psencik.

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Photos: Coupland Dancehall offers lessons

Andy Sharp
Monday, June 5, 2023
The historic Coupland Inn and Dancehall, built in 1904, holds dance classes every Sunday from 2-4 p.m.  The classes are free, but donations are appreciated.  On this day students were learning the Texas Two Step and Line Dancing techniques.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott speaks to a large crowd gathered at the Sun City Texas Community Association Memorial Day observance held Monday, May 29.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott speaks to a large crowd gathered at the Sun City Texas Community Association Memorial Day observance held Monday, May 29.

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Photos: Governor Greg Abbott speaks at Sun City Memorial Day service

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Texas Governor Greg Abbott spoke to a large crowd gathered at the Sun City Texas Community Association Memorial Day observance held Monday, May 29. The service honored the men and women of the U.S. armed forces who have  given their lives in service to the country.
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