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TASTES: Cleanup and cleanout for 2025

Linda Dwyer
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Good intentions sprout like weeds in January. It’s time to clean the pantry and start the new year with tidy shelves of healthy food. In 2025, nutritious ingredients will be organized in their proper place.

COOK'S CORNER: Hot recipes for cool days after the holidays

Laurie Locke
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
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.

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ART: Texas, southwest images hang at Impressions Gallery

Ellen Greeney
Sunday, January 5, 2025
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.
The Georgetown Public Library in downtown Georgetown.

The Georgetown Public Library in downtown Georgetown.

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Winter programs for all at the Georgetown Public Library

Bibliofiles
Friday, December 6, 2024
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.
The new Sprouts is located at 4610 Williams Drive, Georgetown.

The new Sprouts is located at 4610 Williams Drive, Georgetown.

Georgetown sprouts a new supermarket

Linda Dwyer
Friday, December 6, 2024
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.
Two pumpkin-pie cupcakes have a decorative pie slice placed at the top. It’s a twist on the classic Thanksgiving dessert.

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
Sunday, November 24, 2024
“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.
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.

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
Monday, October 28, 2024
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.
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.

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
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
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.

GTX Film Festival reels in crowd

Linda Dwyer
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
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.
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