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 4-year-old Leo Ormeni makes a dash for the finish line while participating in the Fun Run during  Chase the Chief , held at  East View High School on Sunday, March 5. The 11th Chase the Chief included a Fun Run and a 5-K Race.   Proceeds from the annual event benefit physical education and athletic departments in Georgetown ISD.    Photo by Andy Sharp.

4-year-old Leo Ormeni makes a dash for the finish line while participating in the Fun Run during Chase the Chief , held at East View High School on Sunday, March 5. The 11th Chase the Chief included a Fun Run and a 5-K Race. Proceeds from the annual event benefit physical education and athletic departments in Georgetown ISD. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Photos: Chase the Chief

The 11th Chase the Chief on Sunday included a Fun Run and a 5-K Race. Proceeds from the annual event benefit physical education and athletic departments in Georgetown ISD. 
Jose Gandara of Georgetown spent a relaxing afternoon at Berry Springs Park & Preserve Wednesday, March 1, 2023 with his daughters Sophia, 10, and Julia, 7, accompanied by the family's pet goats, Biscuit and B.J., both just a few months old.  He is shown here with Julia, Biscuit, left, and B.J.  The goats, siblings, are leash-trained and well-behaved. Sophia and Julia bottle-fed them at first. The family has a barn, but during recent icy weather, they were guests in the Gandara home. Photos by Andy Sharp

Jose Gandara of Georgetown spent a relaxing afternoon at Berry Springs Park & Preserve Wednesday, March 1, 2023 with his daughters Sophia, 10, and Julia, 7, accompanied by the family's pet goats, Biscuit and B.J., both just a few months old. He is shown here with Julia, Biscuit, left, and B.J. The goats, siblings, are leash-trained and well-behaved. Sophia and Julia bottle-fed them at first. The family has a barn, but during recent icy weather, they were guests in the Gandara home. Photos by Andy Sharp

Photos: Kiddin’ around at Berry Springs Park

Jose Gandara of Georgetown spent a relaxing afternoon at Berry Springs Park and Preserve Wednesday, March 1, with his daughters Sophia, 10, and Julia, 7, accompanied by the family's pet goats, Biscuit and B.J., both just a few months old.
Patriot’s Pen winner Adrik Stepanov reads his winning essay to VFW Post 8587 members at the group’s monthly meeting. Adrik is 11 and attends Meridian World School as a sixth grader. His parents are Rachel and Yegivny (Will) Stepanov.

Patriot’s Pen winner Adrik Stepanov reads his winning essay to VFW Post 8587 members at the group’s monthly meeting. Adrik is 11 and attends Meridian World School as a sixth grader. His parents are Rachel and Yegivny (Will) Stepanov.

Photos: Georgetown VFW Post 8587 honors winners

Georgetown's VFW Post 8587 honored special guests at a meeting in January, recognizing winners of the group's Teacher of the Year award, the Voice of Democracy Competition and the Patriot’s Pen winner. 
A vehicle ran into a utility pole at the intersection of County Road 414 and County Road 417 Wednesday, February 1, south of Granger Lake. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

A vehicle ran into a utility pole at the intersection of County Road 414 and County Road 417 Wednesday, February 1, south of Granger Lake. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

Photos: Scenes from this week's ice storm in Williamson County

A major ice storm in Williamson County left many areas without power, with downed trees throughout the area. Temperatures began to climb above the freezing mark by Thursday. 
Participants march on South Mays Street during Round Rock's 36th Annual Commemorative Dr. Martin Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration on Saturday, January 14. The march was followed by a program at the Allen R. Baca Center. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

Participants march on South Mays Street during Round Rock's 36th Annual Commemorative Dr. Martin Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration on Saturday, January 14. The march was followed by a program at the Allen R. Baca Center. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

Photos: Round Rock marches for MLK Day

Participants marched on South Mays Street during Round Rock's 36th Annual Commemorative Dr. Martin Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration on Saturday, January 14. The march was followed by a program at the Allen R. Baca Center.
The bridge spanning the San Gabriel River near San Gabriel Park is seen on New Years Eve, Saturday, December 31, 2022.  An area under the bridge is set aside for basketball.

The bridge spanning the San Gabriel River near San Gabriel Park is seen on New Years Eve, Saturday, December 31, 2022. An area under the bridge is set aside for basketball.

Photos: The year's last light and first light

The last day and evening of 2022 was a good one to be outdoors, with sun and mild temperatures. A cool, foggy morning started 2023, however. 
San José neighborhood resident Alma Espinoza is with her grandson, 4-year-old Reign Cruz, as they stand next to a tribute to her daughter and his mother, Alexandra Chavarria, who died in a car accident on Interstate 35 one year ago December 20 at age 26. Mr. Espinoza wanted to do something special to mark the day. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

San José neighborhood resident Alma Espinoza is with her grandson, 4-year-old Reign Cruz, as they stand next to a tribute to her daughter and his mother, Alexandra Chavarria, who died in a car accident on Interstate 35 one year ago December 20 at age 26. Mr. Espinoza wanted to do something special to mark the day. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

PHOTO: A winter remembrance

San José neighborhood resident Alma Espinoza is with her grandsons, 4-year-old Reign Cruz and Noah Cruz, 8, as they stand next to a tribute to her daughter and their mother, Alexandra Chavarria, who died in a car accident on Interstate 35 one year ago December 20 at age 26. Mr.
 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

The holiday season has been filled with lights around Georgetown's downtown. 
10-year-old Ayva Pereira and her mom Sonia Pereira were very happy with their gift boxes and big stuffed animals during the Georgetown Police Department's Blue Santa distribution, held at the Georgetown Public Safety headquarters on Saturday, December 17.   Volunteers gave out gift boxes for 2235 children and over 700 pre-qualified  families this year.  Georgetown's Blue Santa program began in 2005. (Photo by Andy Sharp)

10-year-old Ayva Pereira and her mom Sonia Pereira were very happy with their gift boxes and big stuffed animals during the Georgetown Police Department's Blue Santa distribution, held at the Georgetown Public Safety headquarters on Saturday, December 17. Volunteers gave out gift boxes for 2235 children and over 700 pre-qualified families this year. Georgetown's Blue Santa program began in 2005. (Photo by Andy Sharp)

Photos: No blues for Georgetown kids this Christmas

Gift boxes, big stuffed animals and toys were handed out during the Georgetown Police Department's Blue Santa distribution, held at the Georgetown Public Safety headquarters on Saturday, December 17.  Volunteers gave out gift boxes for 2,235 children and over 700 pre-qualified families this year.
A  menorah placed near Grace Heritage Center at Ninth and Main Streets, is seen on Sunday, December 18, 2022, the first night of Hanukkah.  The menorah, placed by Georgetown's Messiah Echad, will add a light each night beginning at 6 p.m through Hanukkah.

A menorah placed near Grace Heritage Center at Ninth and Main Streets, is seen on Sunday, December 18, 2022, the first night of Hanukkah. The menorah, placed by Georgetown's Messiah Echad, will add a light each night beginning at 6 p.m through Hanukkah.

Photo: Festival of Lights

A menorah placed near Grace Heritage Center at Ninth and Main streets in Georgetown is seen on Sunday, December 18, the first night of Hanukkah. The menorah, placed by Georgetown's Messiah Echad, will add a light each night beginning at 6 p.m through Hanukkah.