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A Waxing Gibbous moon, at 98.9% visibility, shines over the cemetery at Zion Lutheran Church Sandoval along County Road 425 on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.     Photo by Andy Sharp.

A Waxing Gibbous moon, at 98.9% visibility, shines over the cemetery at Zion Lutheran Church Sandoval along County Road 425 on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Photo by Andy Sharp.

After the rain storm

A surprise thunderstorm passed through East Williamson County Wednesday afternoon, March 12. 
Georgetown Police Chief Cory Tchida  visits with race participants before the start of the one-mile Fun Run during the 13th Annual Chase the Chief, held Sunday, March 2, 2025 at East View High School.   2,000 people were registered for the one-mile fun run and 5K event.   Proceeds from the races support physical education programs in Georgetown.   Photo by Andy Sharp.

Georgetown Police Chief Cory Tchida visits with race participants before the start of the one-mile Fun Run during the 13th Annual Chase the Chief, held Sunday, March 2, 2025 at East View High School. 2,000 people were registered for the one-mile fun run and 5K event. Proceeds from the races support physical education programs in Georgetown. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Georgetown residents Chase the Chief

The 13th Annual Chase the Chief was held Sunday, March 2, at East View High School.  About 2,000 people were registered for the one-mile fun run and 5K event.   Proceeds from the races support physical education programs in Georgetown.Photo by Andy Sharp
The sun begins to go down along County Road 382 east of Walburg on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.

The sun begins to go down along County Road 382 east of Walburg on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.

Walburg Sunset

The sun begins to go down along County Road 382 east of Walburg on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.   Photos by Andy Sharp.   
Strong winds led to a dusty landscape as seen along County Road 124 near Weir on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.   Photo by Andy Sharp.

Strong winds led to a dusty landscape as seen along County Road 124 near Weir on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Dust in the Wind

Strong winds led to a dusty landscape in Williamson County Tuesday afternoon, March 4. Dry conditions and strong winds led to extreme fire weather, and a warm, breezy and hazy afternoon.    Photos by Andy Sharp.  
Natalie Bogart enjoyed  a walk  at San Gabriel Park on a very frigid Wednesday afternoon, February 19, 2025, when temperatures were in the low-mid 20s. Photo by Andy Sharp

Natalie Bogart enjoyed a walk at San Gabriel Park on a very frigid Wednesday afternoon, February 19, 2025, when temperatures were in the low-mid 20s. Photo by Andy Sharp

A walk in the cold

Natalie Bogart enjoyed  a walk  at San Gabriel Park on a very frigid Wednesday afternoon, February 19, 2025, when temperatures were in the low-mid 20s. Photo by Andy Sharp  
Melvin Orsack waits for the warming shelter  to open at San Gabriel Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on Wednesday evening, February 19, 2025.   The shelter will be open until 9 a.m. on Saturday. Photo by Andy Sharp

Melvin Orsack waits for the warming shelter to open at San Gabriel Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on Wednesday evening, February 19, 2025. The shelter will be open until 9 a.m. on Saturday. Photo by Andy Sharp

Warming Shelters open in Wilco during cold snap

Georgetown's San Gabriel Unitarian Universalist Fellowship warming shelter opened Wednesday, February 19 and will be open until 9 a.m. on Saturday to help while a cold front drops temperatures into the 20s and lower 30s.  In Taylor, a similar shelter opened in St.
The Waning Gibbous moon, at 99.9% visibility, shines beyond a freight train passing County Road 401 on  Wednesday, February 12, 2025.

The Waning Gibbous moon, at 99.9% visibility, shines beyond a freight train passing County Road 401 on Wednesday, February 12, 2025.

Train spotlight

The Waning Gibbous moon, at 99.9% visibility, shines beyond a freight train passing County Road 401 in Taylor on  Wednesday, February 12, 2025.Photo by Andy Sharp. 
Murcellinus Ojinnaka waves to his family as he nears the completion of his 5K race  during the 30th Annual Cupid’s Chase, held in San Gabriel Park on Saturday, February 8, 2025. The event is sponsored by the Georgetown Parks Department.   Photo by Andy Sharp.

Murcellinus Ojinnaka waves to his family as he nears the completion of his 5K race during the 30th Annual Cupid’s Chase, held in San Gabriel Park on Saturday, February 8, 2025. The event is sponsored by the Georgetown Parks Department. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Cupid Chase darts through the park

The 30th annual Cupid’s Chase was held in San Gabriel Park on Saturday, February 8, 2025. The event is sponsored by the Georgetown Parks Department.    Photos by Andy Sharp   
Ethel Mickan enjoyed her evening during the 9th Annual Free Soup Supper, held at St. Peter Lutheran Church  on Monday, February 10, 2025.  All were invited to free meals prepared by church members, plus homemade desserts and water or tea.

Ethel Mickan enjoyed her evening during the 9th Annual Free Soup Supper, held at St. Peter Lutheran Church on Monday, February 10, 2025. All were invited to free meals prepared by church members, plus homemade desserts and water or tea.

Soup for the Soul

The ninth annual Free Soup Supper was held at St. Peter Lutheran Church on Monday, February 10, 2025.  All were invited to free meals prepared by church members, plus homemade desserts and water or tea.  Photos by Andy Sharp
Taylor's Bull Branch Park is seen in the early-evening hours  on Friday, January 24, 2025, about an hour after sunset.  Bull Branch Creek flows through the park, at one point offering a pond before proceeding to Murphy Park and beyond.  Cypress trees have taken on their winter look for a while.    Photo by Andy Sharp.

Taylor's Bull Branch Park is seen in the early-evening hours on Friday, January 24, 2025, about an hour after sunset. Bull Branch Creek flows through the park, at one point offering a pond before proceeding to Murphy Park and beyond. Cypress trees have taken on their winter look for a while. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Follow the Light: Darkness falls, light takes hold

Bull Branch Park in Taylor is a place I visit regularly during daily walks. It’s relaxing to see the ducks, geese, herons and egrets as they spend time around a pond that connects with Bull Branch Creek. The cypress trees throughout the park are inspiring.