Customer Jean Little (left) gave Owner Beth Ernest (right) one of her mother’s old teapots to display in Laurie’s Cafe. Standing in front of the chalk boards with the specials at Laurie’s Cafe on 612 South Main Street. Photo by Abbey Archer
Carol Pietroforte (left) plays BINGO with other seniors at a Faith in Action event. Last month, a Faith in Action driver saved Ms. Pierroforte in a medical emergency.
This chart shows the current average water and wastewater bill with projected increases across the next five years to cover rising utility expenses. (Courtesy NewGen Strategies and Solutions)
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Typical Georgetown residential water and wastewater bills are set to increase by an average of 10.3 percent per year starting in 2027 and through 2031. Typical commercial bills would increase by 11.8 percent a year during that period.
Evan Jackson, 36, of Austin. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County Sheriff's Office.
Navy Veteran Sylvester Shelton, 97, who retired as a Captain, salutes during the playing of the National Anthem during the Memorial Day ceremony held in Sun City on Monday, May 25, 2026. The chance of rain moved this year’s ceremony inside the Sun City Social Center ballroom, filled to capacity with several hundred attendees. Photo by Andy Sharp.
Georgetown Chief of Police Cory Tchida, right, and Ben Stewart, Georgetown City Council District 7, left, answer questions about Williamson County’s Justice Complex in a town hall on Thursday, May 21, at Caver Elementary. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
A fireworks finale closes the 2026 Georgetown High School commencement, held Friday, May 22, 2026 at Birkelbach Stadium. 484 students received their diplomas on this evening. Photo by Andy Sharp.
The skies fill with vibrant color a few minutes past sunset in this view from County Road 420 in Thrall on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp.
Navy Veteran Sylvester Shelton, 97, who retired as a Captain, salutes during the playing of the National Anthem during the Memorial Day ceremony held in Sun City on Monday, May 25, 2026. The chance of rain moved this year’s ceremony inside the Sun City Social Center ballroom, filled to capacity with several hundred attendees. Photo by Andy Sharp.
Elton Dan & The Rocket Band
The “Impressions of Wildflowers” exhibit is at the Georgetown Art Center.
Western swing performer Georgia Parker will play at the Doug Smith Performance Center June 21.
Thomas Michael Seigman
Thomas Eugene Hickman
William McAuliff