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Category: Around Town

Little Free Libraries

April 2, 2026 Charlotte Kovalchuk

Bringing Books to the Block They look like tiny houses on posts—brightly painted boxes in front yards, outside schools, and…

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Posted in: Around Town, Columns Filed under: community service, family friendly activities, little free libraries

Courage, Character, and the 8-Second ride

March 3, 2026 Contributing Author

Story and photos contributed by Mike McCloskey The future of Rodeo goes right through Central Texas! On Saturday, March 21…

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Posted in: Around Town, Columns Filed under: family friendly, liberty hill rodeo, superbronc roughstock, youth rodeo

A Dream Years in the Making Becomes Reality

September 3, 2025 AnnMarie Kennon 1 Comment

For decades, Georgetown families have dreamed of having a YMCA facility of their own. That dream is now about to…

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Posted in: Around Town, Experience Georgetown, Features, Kids, Non-Profit Filed under: cat phelps, danny meigs, georgetown health foundation, gordon logan, HEB, josh schroeder, laura arredondo, ron garland, wd kelley, wellspring methodist, YMCA

Where Healing Grows

August 15, 2025 Charlotte Kovalchuk

Education, Connections Take Root at Simple Sparrow Care Farm For some, Simple Sparrow Care Farm brings back fond childhood memories…

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Posted in: Around Town, Columns Filed under: family-friendly georgetown, georgetown farm activities, simple sparrow care farm, special needs activities, wellness activities

San Gabriel Writers’ League Annual Essay Contest • “Venice in the Hood” by Marty McAllister

June 2, 2025 AnnMarie Kennon

The San Gabriel Writers’ League (SGWL) wrapped up its annual Essay Contest in April, spotlighting the creative talents of writers…

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Posted in: Around Town, Columns Filed under: donnella looger, essay contest, georgetown writers, marty mcallister, san gabriel writers league

San Gabriel Writers’ League Annual Essay ContestHighlights Local Talent and Storytelling

May 1, 2025 AnnMarie Kennon

The San Gabriel Writers’ League (SGWL) recently wrapped up its annual Essay Contest, spotlighting the creative talents of writers across…

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Posted in: Around Town, Columns Filed under: connie odom, georgetown writing contest, san gabriel writers league

A Growing Community

March 3, 2025 Charlotte Kovalchuk

Exploring Georgetown’s Demonstration Gardens More than five acres of thriving vegetable beds, colorful flower plots, and hands-on learning opportunities make…

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Posted in: Around Town, Columns, Experience Georgetown, Home & Garden Filed under: georgetown gardening, georgetown plant sale, Texas agrilife extension, williamson county master gardeners

Celebrating Georgetown’s Golden Years

December 4, 2024 Charlotte Kovalchuk

At Gold Burger Diner, visitors enjoy the retro flair of the vintage jukebox, old-fashioned soda machine, and classic diner booths.…

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Posted in: Around Town, Columns, Updates & Revisits Filed under: brad strittmatter, georgetown restaurants, gold burger diner, rick coats

City of Georgetown Trail Guide

September 2, 2024 Charlotte Kovalchuk

Whether you like to walk, run, hike, bike, or ride your horse, Georgetown has a trail for you – more…

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Posted in: Around Town, Columns Filed under: georgetown trail map, georgetown trails, trail guide

Around Town: Water Play

July 1, 2024 Camy Reynolds

Splash pads, an increasingly popular feature in Williamson County’s parks, neighborhoods, and playgrounds, offer a water play experience that is…

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Posted in: Around Town, Columns Filed under: spash pads, summer play, swimming holes, water play

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