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7-year-old Kai Hearns has fun at the San Jose Park splash pad on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. With temperatures climbing into the 90s this week, families are finding heat relief at area parks and splash pads. Photo by Andy Sharp.

7-year-old Kai Hearns has fun at the San Jose Park splash pad on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. With temperatures climbing into the 90s this week, families are finding heat relief at area parks and splash pads. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Splashing into Summer

Andy Sharp
Monday, May 18, 2026
Children enjoyed the San Jose Park splash pad on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. With temperatures climbing into the 90s, families found heat relief at area parks and splash pads.Georgetown’s splash pads opened for the season on April 1. The splash pads are open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Large modules of harvested cotton are ready to be ginned at Waterloo Gin on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. The gin is along County Road 414 east of Taylor. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Large modules of harvested cotton are ready to be ginned at Waterloo Gin on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. The gin is along County Road 414 east of Taylor. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Cotton harvest marks end of summer in Williamson County

Andy Sharp
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Scenes of the cotton harvest at Waterloo Gin along County Road 414 east of Taylor, as well as   County Road 417 in the Wuthrich Hill area and  County Road 357. Photos by Andy Sharp
Kim Caito, General Manager, Summer Earn and Learn student Macy Sockwell and Wanda Young, Work Experience Trainer go through donations for Kerrville flood victims. (Photo Courtesy Jusak Yang Bernhard)

Kim Caito, General Manager, Summer Earn and Learn student Macy Sockwell and Wanda Young, Work Experience Trainer go through donations for Kerrville flood victims. (Photo Courtesy Jusak Yang Bernhard)

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Students gain work experience through summer programming

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Macy Sockwell loves animals. She has a 1-year-old dog, an 18-year-old cat and a horse named Shine. This summer, she put that love to use while gaining job skills at Wag Heaven through the Texas Workforce Commission’s Summer Earn and Learn program.

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Juneteenth celebrations happening this weekend

News Staff
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Georgetown’s 73rd annual Juneteenth celebration will include a photo exhibit, live entertainment, a parade and a historical marker unveiling over the next week. Some events are a partnership between the city and the Georgetown Cultural Citizen Memorial Association.
Lifeguards Katie Vasquez, left, and Alison Jaen work together to promote safety and fun at Georgetown’s public pools. (Photos courtesy City of Georgetown)

Lifeguards Katie Vasquez, left, and Alison Jaen work together to promote safety and fun at Georgetown’s public pools. (Photos courtesy City of Georgetown)

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Lifeguards provide summer safety

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, July 1, 2024
The public pools in Georgetown serve as a cooling place for residents during the scorching Texas summers. A common character seen at public pools are the city lifeguards.
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