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Rosalio Rodriguez, who will be 71 on September 13th, herds his 60 head of sheep along the lightly-traveled County Road 345 south of Granger on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.  Health issues have curtailed his work recently, but he continues to work at a printing company in Pflugerville three days a week.  Every day, accompanied by his dog Rambo, Rodriguez lets the sheep graze along the side of the road.  He and his family have lived on five acres here since 2000.  He continues to enjoy his work.  Photo by Andy

Rosalio Rodriguez, who will be 71 on September 13th, herds his 60 head of sheep along the lightly-traveled County Road 345 south of Granger on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Health issues have curtailed his work recently, but he continues to work at a printing company in Pflugerville three days a week. Every day, accompanied by his dog Rambo, Rodriguez lets the sheep graze along the side of the road. He and his family have lived on five acres here since 2000. He continues to enjoy his work. Photo by Andy

Counting sheep in Granger

In 2010, about a year after returning to Texas, I was doing one of those occasional drives in the countryside south of Granger when I noticed a man, joined by a Great Pyrenees as they herded sheep along a barely-traveled road.
Cotton plants along County Road 159 soak up moisture after an afternoon rain shower near Jonah on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.  Tuesday was World Photography Day.   Photo by Andy Sharp.

Cotton plants along County Road 159 soak up moisture after an afternoon rain shower near Jonah on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. Tuesday was World Photography Day. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Cotton in the sun

Raindrops create patterns in the creek at Bull Branch Park on Monday morning, August 4, 2025.  Photo by Andy Sharp

Raindrops create patterns in the creek at Bull Branch Park on Monday morning, August 4, 2025. Photo by Andy Sharp

Follow the light: Finding new subjects on daily walks

The things we see when we slow down and look. For years, my daily walks, mostly in Taylor, were visual points of departure. Tiny landscapes, where the light embraced the landscape. This offering includes tidbits of what I saw last week on strolls around Taylor.
Pre-K student Alex Tafs, 4, spends quiet time with his grandmother Toni Powell before going into his classroom on the first day of school at Annie Purl Elementary School on Thursday, August 14, 2025.  Annie Purl has 650 students enrolled this academic year. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Pre-K student Alex Tafs, 4, spends quiet time with his grandmother Toni Powell before going into his classroom on the first day of school at Annie Purl Elementary School on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Annie Purl has 650 students enrolled this academic year. Photo by Andy Sharp.

GISD students start new school year

School was back in session in Georgetown ISD on August 14. 
A military honor guard of pallbearers bearing the remains of  First Lt. Charles Woodruff McCook prepare to place the coffin at IOOF Cemetery on Saturday, August 2, 2025.

A military honor guard of pallbearers bearing the remains of First Lt. Charles Woodruff McCook prepare to place the coffin at IOOF Cemetery on Saturday, August 2, 2025.

Procession, ceremony mark First Lieutenant Charles Woodruff McCook's return to Georgetown

A procession honoring First Lt. Charles Woodruff McCook took place in downtown Georgetown on Saturday, August 2, 2025. McCook, a Georgetown native, died on August 3, 1943,  during World War II when the B-25 he was piloting was struck in a mission over  Burma.
A Profusion Zinnia blooms in the Sunken Garden in San Gabriel Park on Sunday, July 20, 2025.  Photo by Andy Sharp

A Profusion Zinnia blooms in the Sunken Garden in San Gabriel Park on Sunday, July 20, 2025. Photo by Andy Sharp

Sights from the Sunken Garden in San Gabriel Park

Flowers bloom in the Sunken Garden in San Gabriel Park on Sunday, July 20, 2025.Photos by Andy Sharp
Sage Hickman, center (with arms out) playing Carole King, joins cast members in a closing  scene from “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” on Thursday, July 24, 2025.  The production runs through August 31st on the Georgetown Palace Springer Stage.   Photo by Andy Sharp.

Sage Hickman, center (with arms out) playing Carole King, joins cast members in a closing scene from “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” on Thursday, July 24, 2025. The production runs through August 31st on the Georgetown Palace Springer Stage. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical hits the Palace

“Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” runs from July 24 through August 31 on the Georgetown Palace Springer Stage.  Visit https://www.georgetownpalace.com for tickets and showtime information. Photos by Andy Sharp
7-year-old Jackson Long enjoys a foot-long corn dog before taking part in Mutton Bustin’ at the  75th Annual Taylor Rodeo on Thursday, July 17,2025.  Coordinated by the Taylor Rodeo Association, the three-night rodeo is held at the Williamson County Expo Center.  Photo by Andy Sharp.

7-year-old Jackson Long enjoys a foot-long corn dog before taking part in Mutton Bustin’ at the 75th Annual Taylor Rodeo on Thursday, July 17,2025. Coordinated by the Taylor Rodeo Association, the three-night rodeo is held at the Williamson County Expo Center. Photo by Andy Sharp.

The 75th Annual Taylor Rodeo

The 75th Annual Taylor Rodeo took place Thursday, July 17, 2025.  Coordinated by the Taylor Rodeo Association, the three-night rodeo is held at the Williamson County Expo Center.  Photos by Andy Sharp
Georgetown Cultural Citizen Memorial Association member Paulette Taylor was Mistress of Ceremony for the unveiling of an historical marker (seen at right)  at Citizens Memorial Garden Cemetery during a ceremony held  on Juneteenth, Thursday, June 19, 2025. Located at 251 Memorial Drive, the cemetery opened in 1906, providing final resting places for African-American and Hispanic residents.

Georgetown Cultural Citizen Memorial Association member Paulette Taylor was Mistress of Ceremony for the unveiling of an historical marker (seen at right) at Citizens Memorial Garden Cemetery during a ceremony held on Juneteenth, Thursday, June 19, 2025. Located at 251 Memorial Drive, the cemetery opened in 1906, providing final resting places for African-American and Hispanic residents.

Historical marker placed at Citizens Memorial Garden Cemetery

Georgetown Cultural Citizen Memorial Association members met during the unveiling of an historical marker at Citizens Memorial Garden Cemetery on Juneteenth, Thursday, June 19.
Cameron Blodgett, 17, left, entered in steer wrestling (called chute dogging here), Bryden Gonzales, center, 18, entered in bull riding, and Talan Espinoza, 18, also entered in bull riding, wait for their time in the competition arena during the Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center  on Saturday, June 21, 2025.  Now in its second year, the rodeo showcases athletes 18 or younger. The event is coordinated by the Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo Association.     Photo by Andy Sharp.

Cameron Blodgett, 17, left, entered in steer wrestling (called chute dogging here), Bryden Gonzales, center, 18, entered in bull riding, and Talan Espinoza, 18, also entered in bull riding, wait for their time in the competition arena during the Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Now in its second year, the rodeo showcases athletes 18 or younger. The event is coordinated by the Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo Association. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo in Taylor

The Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo was held at the Williamson County Expo Center in Taylor on Saturday, June 21.  Now in its second year, the rodeo showcases athletes 18 or younger. The event is coordinated by the Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo Association.    Photos by Andy Sharp