Cook’s Corner: Enjoy delicious salads for veggie lovers everywhere

  This week, I’m focused on delicious new salads that are all vegetarian except one. I made three of them this past week, and one comes from a friend from North Carolina, who has a vegan lifestyle and is a wonderful cook. Summertime is the best time, of course, for cooler, lighter dishes.

GUEST ESSAY: Being Justice of the Peace after a tragedy

By JUDGE EVELYN MCLEANAs a Justice of the Peace in Williamson County, I’ve had the solemn duty of conducting death inquests for many years. It is one of the most difficult and least understood parts of our role.

Yesteryears: Alleged thieves’ run ends at chicken shack

125 years Ago (July 5, 1900)Judge Glasscock battles Johnson grassWilliamson County’s Judge Glasscock has a patch of Johnson grass, which has hitherto defied all his efforts to destroy. He has tried salt and kerosene oil, with the result that the grass grew more vigorously and thicker than ever.

Texas Golfer: Berry Creek golf course has new owners

The second oldest golf club in Georgetown is now under new ownership and with a new name.

Strings & Things: Bartlett Lumberyard welcomes Charlie Weyler to the stage

Williamson County is home to a multitude of live music genres from rock and country to classical and symphonic. Find your favorite places to enjoy the tunes and voice of artists like Texas charmer Charlie Weyler, who performs on the stage at Bartlett Lumberyard July 12.

Have you ever tried ostrich meat?

Our family moved to the Lone Star state in the early 1990s. Texans at that time were going all in on ostriches, and the goofy looking birds were stars at the State Fair.

Cook’s Corner: Summertime dishes ahead of the Fourth

This week I have three new recipes that I have made or been served recently…two cool and summertime dishes and the third an old favorite that I made for neighbors. This first recipe is just right with any meat, especially barbecue.

Strings and Things: Independence Day musical celebrations are county wide

Williamson County is home to a multitude of live music genres from rock and country to classical and symphonic. Find your favorite places to enjoy the tunes and voices of local musicians and bands during this year’s numerous Independence Day celebrations including MARS.

Presidents, Independence Day celebrations and Georgetown events

Independence Day is a time to reflect and give thanks for our freedoms. The holiday began with the Declaration of Independence from Great Britain in 1776.It’s been a federal holiday since 1941.

Find ‘Proof’ at the Palace Playhouse

The June 20 Palace Playhouse opening night of Proof delivered in a big way.Proof premiered Off-Broadway in May 2000 and transferred to Broadway a few months later. The play won the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony Award for Best Play.