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Leaves retain color on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Photo by Andy Sharp.

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Follow the Light: Winter trees represent resilience, beauty

Andy Sharp

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Just trees.Many photographs taken since returning to Texas in 2009 include trees.

Carolyn Todd will explain encaustic painting techniques, displayed in her work here, during the Williamson County Art Guild meeting on January 6.

Art Scapes: Carolyn Todd explains encaustic painting at upcoming Art Guild meeting

Ellen Greeney

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Encaustic art is also known as encaustic painting. This technique involves heated beeswax mixed with colored pigments to create vibrant artworks.

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Tastes of the Town: Food trends to freshen your plate in 2026

Linda Dwyer

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Predictions about pleasing people’s palates in 2026 are today’s topic.

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Yesteryears: 100 years ago: Christmas tragedy met by Georgetown’s generosity

News Staff

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

125 Years Ago (December 27, 1900)Criminal docketO. Hooper — carrying a pistol (case dismissed)F. House — disturbing the peace and drunkenness in a public place (acquitted)H. Bratton — swindlingG.

Letters to Santa

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This year's Letters to Santa!

News Staff

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Every year, the Williamson County Sun published letters written to Santa by local Georgetown children in the edition before Christmas. Thank you to the Rotary Club of Sun City for allowing the Sun to collect Santa letters during this year's Breakfast With Santa event again this year.

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Doctor's Notes: How to celebrate without a trip to the ER this holiday season

News Staff

Thursday, December 18, 2025

By the time December rolls around, many of us are knee-deep in planning holiday dinners, stringing lights across our rooftops and packing the car for a trip to grandma’s house.

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Art Scapes: Georgetown Arts and Culture grants deadline approaching

Ellen Greeney

Thursday, December 18, 2025

The Georgetown Arts and Culture Program distributes grants twice a year for art, music, theatre, dance, literary and cultural heritage events and programs taking place in Georgetown.The board is accepting grant proposals for events and programs occurring between April 1 and September 30 as part of...

County Extension Agent Shelley Franklin, second from left, stands with some of the Good Water Master Naturalist at the Devil’s River.

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Wilco Extension Office: Wilco naturalists document species at West Texas natural area

Williamson County Extension Office

Thursday, December 18, 2025

By Shelley E. FranklinOn a warm November Thursday, a group of citizen scientists from across Texas — including Good Water Master Naturalists from Williamson County — made their way to the Devil’s River State Natural Area to participate in a Bioblitz.What exactly is a Bioblitz?

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Animals help tell the story of Christmas

Linda Dwyer

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Famous Last Words: Dr. Jane Goodall on Netflix offers the renowned primatologist’s final message for humanity. The inspiring conversation was recorded for release after her passing in October.“I want you to understand that we are part of the natural world.

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Cook's Corner: Start your day right during the holidays

Laurie Locke

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

This week I’m going to share some ideas for breakfast or brunch, all of which can be made ahead and either refrigerated or frozen, making holiday mornings easier to pull together.There are many recipes for breakfast casseroles, and you may have your favorite tried-and-true, but if you’re in the...

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