Veterans Day

17-year-old Christianna White oversees a flag retirement ceremony at the Field of Honor on Friday, November 14, 2025. White, along with her mother, Denise White, has taken part in Field of Honor activities for all of its nine years in Georgetown. Taking part in the ceremony were members of Scouting America Troop 1096, representatives from the Civil Air Patrol, veterans and active duty military, plus members of the public. Photo by Andy Sharp.

17-year-old Christianna White oversees a flag retirement ceremony at the Field of Honor on Friday, November 14, 2025. White, along with her mother, Denise White, has taken part in Field of Honor activities for all of its nine years in Georgetown. Taking part in the ceremony were members of Scouting America Troop 1096, representatives from the Civil Air Patrol, veterans and active duty military, plus members of the public. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Flags retired with honor

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
A flag retirement ceremony was held at the Field of Honor on Friday, November 14, 2025. Taking part in the ceremony were members of Scouting America Troop 1096, representatives from the Civil Air Patrol, veterans and active duty military, plus members of the public.  
Colonel Paul F. Howe, U.S. Army Chaplain, Retired, was the Keynote Speaker during the Veterans Day observance held at the Williamson County Veterans Memorial Plaza in Sun City on Tuesday, November 11. (Photo by Andy Sharp)

Colonel Paul F. Howe, U.S. Army Chaplain, Retired, was the Keynote Speaker during the Veterans Day observance held at the Williamson County Veterans Memorial Plaza in Sun City on Tuesday, November 11. (Photo by Andy Sharp)

Retired Army Chaplain speaks about service at Sun City Veterans Day event

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, November 13, 2025
The bright Texas sun warmed up an otherwise chilly Veterans Day morning at the Georgetown-Williamson County Veterans Memorial Plaza. Those from Sun City, Georgetown and the surrounding areas came to honor those who had served and reflected on the words of keynote speaker Ret. U.S. Army Chaplain Col.
Jim Watters, a Vietnam Air Force veteran, is joined by his wife Dianne as they post a flag honoring Jim’s father, Jim Watters Sr., a World War II Navy veteran, on November 9, 2024.

Jim Watters, a Vietnam Air Force veteran, is joined by his wife Dianne as they post a flag honoring Jim’s father, Jim Watters Sr., a World War II Navy veteran, on November 9, 2024.

Field of Honor, veterans events happening this week

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, November 10, 2025
The annual Sun City Veterans Day Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, November 11, at the Georgetown-Williamson County Veterans Memorial Plaza, at 2 Texas Drive at 11 a.m. The East View High School band and orchestra will provide music beginning at 10:45 a.m.This year’s guest speaker is Colonel Paul F.
A rendering of what the Veterans Memorial will look like is held up by Tom McCabe against its current state in the background. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

A rendering of what the Veterans Memorial will look like is held up by Tom McCabe against its current state in the background. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

‘Renovating, rejuvenating, reconfiguring’

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Sun City residents hope that, by next Memorial Day, the Veterans Memorial Plaza will have a fresh look.
Milove Helgerson, 4, climbs the stairs to the viewing area for American flags that adorn a field behind the Hammerlun Center for Leadership and Learning on November 3, 2023.

Milove Helgerson, 4, climbs the stairs to the viewing area for American flags that adorn a field behind the Hammerlun Center for Leadership and Learning on November 3, 2023.

Celebrate veterans with Field of Honor, Sun City events

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
The Rotary Club of Georgetown Foundation will be hosting the eighth annual Field of Honor at San Gabriel Park from November 9-17 in honor of Veteran’s Day on November 11. There will be more than 2,000 flags set up across 10-acres at the park in honor of veterans.

Field of Honor

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, September 2, 2024
The Field of Honor — organized by Georgetown’s Rotary Club every year in honor of Veteran’s Day — is looking for beneficiaries for this year’s event. The Field of Honor will take place in San Gabriel Park this year from November 9-17.
Michael Hernandez, Director of Veteran Services. Courtesy of Williamson County.

Michael Hernandez, Director of Veteran Services. Courtesy of Williamson County.

Williamson County welcomes new veterans services director

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
 “My mission is only one to serve veterans and their families.” -  Michael Hernandez, Williamson County Director of Veteran Services   Williamson County named retired Army Sergeant Michael Hernandez as the director of Veteran Services on November 1. Mr.
A portion of the toys from the Sun City toy drive were on display at the event Friday, November 11. PHOTOS BY ATE ST. CLAIR

A portion of the toys from the Sun City toy drive were on display at the event Friday, November 11. PHOTOS BY ATE ST. CLAIR

Sun City lunch, toy drive supports military families

News Staff
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Heavy rain and cold wind didn’t deter more than 100 people from attending the Veterans Day Celebration Luncheon and Program in Sun City Friday, November 11, after the conclusion of the community’s Veterans Day service.
Veterans Day

Veterans Day

Photo: Veterans Day

News Staff
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
John Dunn, left, 94, a World War II veteran (Navy) spends time with Ernie Columbus, 102, also a World War II veteran (Air Force), during the Veterans Day observance in Sun City Friday, November 11.
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