MLK Day

Marchers make their way down 7th Street during the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day annual march and program on Monday, January 19, 2026. The program was held at Macedonia Baptist Church. (Photo by Andy Sharp)

Marchers make their way down 7th Street during the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day annual march and program on Monday, January 19, 2026. The program was held at Macedonia Baptist Church. (Photo by Andy Sharp)

Dr. Gerald Jones calls Georgetown to continue MLK’s dream

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
His truth is marching on. Lee Greenwood wrote it in “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” and Martin Luther King Jr.’s truth marched on in Georgetown on a sunny January 19, carrying on his dream for peace, justice and equality for all. What have we done with his dream?
Georgetown residents make their way along Martin Luther King Jr. Street as they participate in the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day march and celebration held at Macedonia Baptist Church on Monday, January 20, 2025. (Sun Archive)

Georgetown residents make their way along Martin Luther King Jr. Street as they participate in the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day march and celebration held at Macedonia Baptist Church on Monday, January 20, 2025. (Sun Archive)

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Georgetown events

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
The third Monday of January is always reserved for Martin Luther King Jr. Day to remember the civil rights leader and his contributions to the people of the United States and beyond. In Georgetown, there are three events that take place annually to honor the legacy of Dr. King.
Kids from Girl Scout Troop 46105 carry a large banner along Martin Luther King Jr. Street as they participate in a march during the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day march and celebration held at Macedonia Baptist Church on Monday, January 20. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

Kids from Girl Scout Troop 46105 carry a large banner along Martin Luther King Jr. Street as they participate in a march during the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day march and celebration held at Macedonia Baptist Church on Monday, January 20. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

Cold MLK Jr. Day finds warmth in hope and community

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Cold Texas weather could not deter marchers at the Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade that went from the county courthouse to Macedonia Baptist Church on January 20.
LaNell Mitchell was one of the attendees during Taylor's Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday observance held in the Taylor City Hall auditorium on Monday, January 15.

LaNell Mitchell was one of the attendees during Taylor's Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday observance held in the Taylor City Hall auditorium on Monday, January 15.

Cold doesn't stop Taylor MLK Day event

Andy Sharp
Monday, January 15, 2024
Taylor's Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday observance was held in the Taylor City Hall auditorium on Monday, January 15. The Reverend Dr. Anthony L. Watson, Sr.,  pastor at The First Baptist Church of Taylor, was the Master of Ceremonies.
Dr. Malissa Ismaila, right, Southwestern’s director of student inclusion and diversity, addresses a crowd of roughly 25 people after Mr. Harris’ speech. (Photos by Brigid Cooley)

Dr. Malissa Ismaila, right, Southwestern’s director of student inclusion and diversity, addresses a crowd of roughly 25 people after Mr. Harris’ speech. (Photos by Brigid Cooley)

Keynote discusses ideologies of MLK, Malcolm X as part of Southwestern University Dream Week

Brigid Cooley
Saturday, January 21, 2023
Contrasting ideologies held by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X, as well as their shared commitment to bringing about civil rights for the Black community, were the topics of discussion during a keynote address at Southwestern University.
Participants march on South Mays Street during Round Rock's 36th Annual Commemorative Dr. Martin Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration on Saturday, January 14. The march was followed by a program at the Allen R. Baca Center. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

Participants march on South Mays Street during Round Rock's 36th Annual Commemorative Dr. Martin Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration on Saturday, January 14. The march was followed by a program at the Allen R. Baca Center. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

Photos: Round Rock marches for MLK Day

Andy Sharp
Friday, January 20, 2023
Participants marched on South Mays Street during Round Rock's 36th Annual Commemorative Dr. Martin Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration on Saturday, January 14. The march was followed by a program at the Allen R. Baca Center.
Marchers make their way along Seventh Street in Georgetown during the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday celebration march from the square Monday, January 16. The march was followed by a service at Macedonia Baptist Church. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

Marchers make their way along Seventh Street in Georgetown during the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday celebration march from the square Monday, January 16. The march was followed by a service at Macedonia Baptist Church. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

Georgetown celebrates MLK Jr. Day with parade, program

Brigid Cooley
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Georgetown resident Sharon Maynard was one of dozens of people who gathered outside the Williamson County Courthouse for the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade Monday, January 16. “I’ve never marched before, but I wanted to come out to try to make a difference,” Ms. Maynard said.
Members of the Glenn High School Black Student Union participate in the parade during the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. National Holiday celebration held in Leander on Monday, January 17, 2022. This was the city of Leander's inaugural MLK holiday celebration. In addition to the parade, there was a festival in the downtown area. (Sun Archive)

Members of the Glenn High School Black Student Union participate in the parade during the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. National Holiday celebration held in Leander on Monday, January 17, 2022. This was the city of Leander's inaugural MLK holiday celebration. In addition to the parade, there was a festival in the downtown area. (Sun Archive)

Leander to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. day with second annual event

Brigid Cooley
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during Leander’s second annual MLK Day March and Ceremony. The event, which is themed “Unity Through Diversity,” takes place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on January 16, in Old Town Leander.
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