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Granger Secondary School, along FM 971 east of downtown Granger, is pictured on Sunday, February 22, 2026. The face of a lion, the school mascot, can be seen inside.  from a distance.  After a long delay to work on water issues the school will open for classes on March 2, 2026.    Photo by Andy Sharp.

Granger Secondary School, along FM 971 east of downtown Granger, is pictured on Sunday, February 22, 2026. The face of a lion, the school mascot, can be seen inside. from a distance. After a long delay to work on water issues the school will open for classes on March 2, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Granger ISD celebrates new secondary school opening

In a sea of purple and gold, Granger ISD students, parents, grandparents, alumni and just friendly neighbors turned out February 25 for the ribbon-cutting and free-range touring of the new Granger Secondary School.“It’s a great day to be a Lion,” GISD superintendent Stephen Brosch told the crowd.
Texas Longhorns enjoy the time near sunset, munching on grass in a pasture along County Road 455 near Beyersville on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

Texas Longhorns enjoy the time near sunset, munching on grass in a pasture along County Road 455 near Beyersville on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

Longhorns at sunset

Texas Longhorns enjoy the time near sunset, munching on grass in a pasture along County Road 455 near Beyersville on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.  Photo by Andy Sharp.
Wildlife stocked the pond with 1225 rainbow trout for this free event.  Originally scheduled for a morning time, the event was moved to the afternoon because of cold weather.   Temperatures did reach into the low-mid 40s by mid-afternoon, but it was still a brisk day.  Photo by Andy Sharp.

Wildlife stocked the pond with 1225 rainbow trout for this free event. Originally scheduled for a morning time, the event was moved to the afternoon because of cold weather. Temperatures did reach into the low-mid 40s by mid-afternoon, but it was still a brisk day. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Hutto Parks & Recreation Trout Derby

The Hutto Parks & Recreation Trout Derby was held at Adam Orgain Park on Saturday, January 31, 2026.  Texas Parks & Wildlife stocked the pond with 1225 rainbow trout for this free event.  Originally scheduled for a morning time, the event was moved to the afternoon because of cold weather.
A bicyclist takes a rest break in a parking lot at Murphy Park  as sunset nears on an icy Monday afternoon, January 26, 2026.  The temperature reached the low-mid 30s Monday, and dipped into the teens overnight.  Photo by Andy Sharp.

A bicyclist takes a rest break in a parking lot at Murphy Park as sunset nears on an icy Monday afternoon, January 26, 2026. The temperature reached the low-mid 30s Monday, and dipped into the teens overnight. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Peaceful moment

A bicyclist takes a rest break in a parking lot at Murphy Park  as sunset nears on an icy Monday afternoon, January 26, 2026.  The temperature reached the low-mid 30s Monday, and dipped into the teens overnight.   Photo by Andy Sharp.
 Cattle graze in an ice-covered field  along County Road 347 on Monday afternoon, January 26, 2026.  The temperature reached the low-mid 30s Monday, but was expected to dip to 14 degrees by Tuesday morning.   Photo by Andy Sharp.

Cattle graze in an ice-covered field along County Road 347 on Monday afternoon, January 26, 2026. The temperature reached the low-mid 30s Monday, but was expected to dip to 14 degrees by Tuesday morning. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Snow-covered landscape

Ice covered the Williamson County landscape after the winter storm the weekend of January 24-25.
Georgetown Assistant Police Chief Roland Waits leads his team onto the court as the the police department takes on a  Granny Basketball Team, the Texas Fire Ants, during a matchup held at East View High School on Saturday, January 17, 2026.  The game, won by the Fire Ants, with a final score of 55-47,  benefits the Carver Center for Families.      Photo by Andy Sharp.

Georgetown Assistant Police Chief Roland Waits leads his team onto the court as the the police department takes on a Granny Basketball Team, the Texas Fire Ants, during a matchup held at East View High School on Saturday, January 17, 2026. The game, won by the Fire Ants, with a final score of 55-47, benefits the Carver Center for Families. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Cops vs. Grannies: Texas Fire Ants face Georgetown Police in charity game

The Texas Fire Ants, a Granny Basketball team, played a charity game against the Georgetown Police Department at East View High School on Saturday, January 17.  The game, won by the Fire Ants with a final score of 55-47,  benefited the Carver Center for Families.
Brad Sloan sets up his telescope at 8th and Main Streets  for visitors to the Georgetown square to see an upclose view of the Waxing Gibbous moon, at 92.3% visibility on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, New Years Eve in Georgetown.   Photo by Andy Sharp.

Brad Sloan sets up his telescope at 8th and Main Streets for visitors to the Georgetown square to see an upclose view of the Waxing Gibbous moon, at 92.3% visibility on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, New Years Eve in Georgetown. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Looking up in the new year

Brad Sloan set up his telescope at Eighth and Main streets for visitors to the Square on New Year's Eve. Guests saw an up-close view of the Waxing Gibbous moon, at 92.3% visibility. Photos by Andy Sharp
A Menorah placed by Beit Messiah of Georgetown, TX is pictured at Founder’s Park  on Tuesday, December 16, 2025.  The congregation’s Lights of Hanukkah will hold events here on December 20th and December 21st beginning at 6p.m. each night.   Seasonal lights are abundant in Downtown Georgetown this year.  Photo by Andy Sharp.

A Menorah placed by Beit Messiah of Georgetown, TX is pictured at Founder’s Park on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. The congregation’s Lights of Hanukkah will hold events here on December 20th and December 21st beginning at 6p.m. each night. Seasonal lights are abundant in Downtown Georgetown this year. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Georgetown Holiday Lights

Dressed as Belle from Beauty and the Beast, 3-year-old Zychia Jones watches the Christmas Stroll parade.

Dressed as Belle from Beauty and the Beast, 3-year-old Zychia Jones watches the Christmas Stroll parade.

A smooth Christmas Stroll

The annual Christmas Stroll was held in downtown Georgetown on Saturday, December 6, 2025.