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.

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.

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.

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.

A Great Egret flies over the rookery area at Murphy Park on Friday, March 6, 2026. More egrets are beginning to find nesting sites on the island, but cormorants still are the primary residents, for now. Photo by Andy Sharp

Kristyna Bell and her daughters Marilyn, 2, left, and Lydia, 4, right, spend time with a lop-eared rabbit in the petting zoo area at the Old Settlers Association site during The Williamson Museum’s Hoppy Easter event on Saturday, March 14, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Poppies, most adorned with water drops from weekend rain, are making their annual appearance at Edwards Park on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Signs posted in the park let visitors know to be cautious, giving the blooms time to grow and prosper this month. Photo by Andy Sharp

The darkening sky is seen beyond the Georgetown Square in this view from 7th Street east of downtown on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Runners are off for the 5K Run during the annual Chase The Chief races held at East View High School on Sunday, March 8, 2026. A Fun Run, followed by a 5K Run were held Sunday afternoon, with proceeds benefitting physical education programs in the Georgetown Independent School District. 1994 entrants participated in the day’s events. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Senior Riley Kinser, an East View High School culinary arts student, keeps a close eye on Asian Green Beans she and her fellow students were preparing for attendees at the Georgetown ISD State of the District gathering held at the Future Ready Complex on Friday, March 6, 2026. District students and staff were on hand to demonstrate their skills in various areas. Superintendent Dr. Devin Padavil, joined by several GISD students, also gave a talk near the end of the program. Photo by Andy Sharp.