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COOK'S CORNER: Hot recipes for cool days after the holidays
Laurie Locke
The holidays are behind us and I hope they left you with some happy memories, some meaningful times upon which to reflect in this month of quieter days and new beginnings. During holiday gatherings, I picked up several new recipes, some of which I’ll share today.
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
ART: Texas, southwest images hang at Impressions Gallery
Ellen Greeney
Jane Hogan brings her oils and acrylics of Texas and the southwest to the Impressions Gallery. She said she works in pairs or series because it “gives me an opportunity to challenge and practice my artistic voice with different styles and subjects.
Sunday, January 5, 2025
The Georgetown Public Library in downtown Georgetown.
Winter programs for all at the Georgetown Public Library
Bibliofiles
The Georgetown Public Library is wrapping up 2024 with programs for all ages. Younger library patrons are encouraged to stop by the Kid’s Desk in December to pick up a paper mitten. Families are invited to cut out, decorate and return their mittens to the library.
Friday, December 6, 2024
The new Sprouts is located at 4610 Williams Drive, Georgetown.
Georgetown sprouts a new supermarket
Linda Dwyer
Sprouts Farmers Market held their Georgetown grand opening November 22-24. Shoppers got 20 percent off their purchases and the first 100 customers on Friday and Saturday received a reusable tote filled with freebies. Sprouts began as a fruit stand in San Diego, California, in 1943.
Friday, December 6, 2024
Two pumpkin-pie cupcakes have a decorative pie slice placed at the top. It’s a twist on the classic Thanksgiving dessert.
Don’t mess with a Texas Thanksgiving
Linda Dwyer
“Don’t mess with Texas” originated as an anti-litter slogan. It aired New Year’s Day, 1986, during the Cotton Bowl and became one of the most recognized state slogans. Texas bravado also made the swagger statement a battle cry not to mess with our state.
Sunday, November 24, 2024
Joe Plunkett, with the Cemetery Restoration Volunteers, touches a gravestone his group restored at the circa 1851 McFadin Cemetery on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Plunkett and his group led the effort to restore this cemetery near the San Gabriel River in recent years. Photo by Andy Sharp.
Restoring Williamson County's lost cemeteries
Andy Sharp
October 31 is the first of three days dedicated by various cultures to remembering the dead. In some Christian churches, Halloween is followed by All Saints’ Day and then by All Souls’ Day. In Mexico, this time is called Dia de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead.
Monday, October 28, 2024
3-year-old Lynnox Johannsen enjoyed helping unload pumpkins at First United Methodist Church on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. 2,880 large pumpkins, plus many smaller versions were unloaded at the church.
Cook's corner: Pumpkin flavors are in season
Laurie Locke
Fall is here, and pumpkins are everywhere! I don’t know why most folks only cook with pumpkin in the fall and winter, but perhaps that makes it more special when we do! Today I have four new recipes using pumpkin or pumpkin seeds that I think you’ll have fun trying.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
“Misery is alive!” on the Playhouse stage through November 10. Go to georgetownpalace.com for tickets and details.
'Misery' is a deliciously dreadful experience at the Palace
Linda Dwyer
Misery opened on the Playhouse stage October 11. It was promoted as part of the Palace Theatre’s spooky season of spine-tingling experiences. The horror themed play elicits a delicious dish of dire dread.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
GTX Film Festival reels in crowd
Linda Dwyer
The September 28 GTX Film Festival was a robust collaboration showcasing quality productions and fostering interaction between film enthusiasts at all levels of interest. The event was the culmination of a longer process.
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Sarah Jordan, as Mrs. Lovett, and Damon Brown, playing Sweeney Todd, are pictured during a Thursday, October 3, 2024 dress rehearsal of "Sweeney Todd," playing on the Springer Stage at the Georgetown Palace through November 3rd. Photo by Andy Sharp.