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The plan for phase four of San Gabriel Park improvements shows the integration of the new fields with the structures currently in place. (Rendering courtesy of Parkhill)

The plan for phase four of San Gabriel Park improvements shows the integration of the new fields with the structures currently in place. (Rendering courtesy of Parkhill)

Georgetown City council ponders which grass is greener

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, April 18, 2025
The future layout for San Gabriel Park will include nine baseball diamonds, more than 15 soccer field configurations and two sand volleyball courts. The layout update represents the fourth phase of renovations at the park, which were presented to Georgetown City Council April 8.
Grace Beach performs a candlestick pose on the trotter horse, Atlas in Weir during a Thursday night practice, on February 13.

Grace Beach performs a candlestick pose on the trotter horse, Atlas in Weir during a Thursday night practice, on February 13.

The Mane Event

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, February 24, 2025
Story and Photos by Nalani NuylanRodeo and dressage often come to mind when thinking about equestrian sports, while others like horse racing, polo and vaulting also provide entertainment for fans in the stands.
Sophia Nicholas competed in barrel racing, where she received 12th place.

Sophia Nicholas competed in barrel racing, where she received 12th place.

Windsong Farm riders place at State Finals

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, June 21, 2024
Windsong Farm rodeo competitors Sophia Nicholas and Jaycee Furguson both brought home awards after competing at the Texas High School Rodeo Association State Finals in Abilene.
Southwestern University’s women’s golf team, from left, Assistant Coach Jordan Williams, Rachel Harris, Ryleigh Erickson, Sydney Jackson, Isabella Valenzuela and Sloane Panter.

Southwestern University’s women’s golf team, from left, Assistant Coach Jordan Williams, Rachel Harris, Ryleigh Erickson, Sydney Jackson, Isabella Valenzuela and Sloane Panter.

Southwestern University women place second in championship golf tournament

Doug Kienitz
Thursday, May 2, 2024
The Southern Collegiate Athletic Association championship golf tournament challenged “The New Course” at the White Bluff Resort in Whitney, northwest of Waco. This was a fresh golfing challenge, since the Texas tournament had been contested in Kerrville for the past several years.
Levi Drake Rodriguez, standing front and center, celebrates at his Georgetown home after being selected in the NFL draft Saturday, April 27.

Levi Drake Rodriguez, standing front and center, celebrates at his Georgetown home after being selected in the NFL draft Saturday, April 27.

Georgetown’s own drafted by Minnesota Vikings

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, May 2, 2024
East View High School alumnus Levi Drake Rodriguez was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the seventh round of the NFL draft Saturday afternoon.He was at his some in Georgetown, surrounded by friends and family when he got the call from the Vikings organization.
Phantom Lacrosse founder Michael Hazy poses with new Lacrosse heads. Photo courtesy of Phantom Lacrosse.

Phantom Lacrosse founder Michael Hazy poses with new Lacrosse heads. Photo courtesy of Phantom Lacrosse.

Austin Lacrosse company donates to local teams

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, March 4, 2024
Father, coach and founder of Austin-based company Phantom Lacrosse, Michael Hazy, strung 115 new lacrosse heads to celebrate the return of lacrosse to the Olympics after 115 years. Phantom is donating all 115 of them to youth lacrosse teams in Texas, including Williamson County.
Georgetown High School coaches Reghan Hartsell and Jeremy Kline stand with the 5A champions.

Georgetown High School coaches Reghan Hartsell and Jeremy Kline stand with the 5A champions.

Georgetown High School boys win 5A State swim meet for second year in a row

Monday, February 26, 2024
Competing against 50 other schools on the highest stage, Georgetown High School boys swimmers came out on top this weekend in the Class 5A University Interscholastic League  finals. The swim event took place this weekend, February 23-24, at the University of Texas at Austin.
Meghan Sammons, who goes by Goldie when playing roller derby, wears a blue helmet covering called a pantie and skates through the blockade. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Meghan Sammons, who goes by Goldie when playing roller derby, wears a blue helmet covering called a pantie and skates through the blockade. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

A Roller Rumble

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, February 9, 2024
Hidden behind the warehouses of Forest Commons Business Park off of Gattis School Road, Rock Sports Arena welcomes a particular group through its doors. The Rock’n City Roller Roller Derby League makes their way into the multipurpose gym.
East View senior Ashlyn Walther elevates for a spike, during the Patriots' September 8 home victory over the Elgin Wildcats. (Photo by David Hernandez)

East View senior Ashlyn Walther elevates for a spike, during the Patriots' September 8 home victory over the Elgin Wildcats. (Photo by David Hernandez)

Patriot volleyball team tops Elgin, 3-0

News Staff
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
By Reporting Intern, Alexis Billingslea     On Friday, September 8 the East View Lady Patriots topped the Elgin High Lady Wildcats with a 3-0 win. Starting the Pats’ first set strong, Ashlyn Walther scored the initial two points with back-to-back aces.
Windsong Farm co-owner Kelly Clayman, left, stands with new Texas State Champion Jaycee Ferguson. She is riding her horse, Izzy. Photo by Katherine Anthony

Windsong Farm co-owner Kelly Clayman, left, stands with new Texas State Champion Jaycee Ferguson. She is riding her horse, Izzy. Photo by Katherine Anthony

Windsong Farm rider Jaycee Ferguson becomes Texas state champ

Katherine Hamilton
Saturday, June 17, 2023
Charging through events at the Texas High School Rodeo State Finals, Jaycee Ferguson, a rider from Georgetown’s Windsong Farm, recently took home Texas State Championship honors in pole bending. The competition was held June 1-10 in Abilene.
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