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Holiday Meals Delivered organizer Beth Jenkins stands with the Sheraton in Georgetown’s Chef Robert Felios. (Photos courtesy Women Helping Others)

Holiday Meals Delivered organizer Beth Jenkins stands with the Sheraton in Georgetown’s Chef Robert Felios. (Photos courtesy Women Helping Others)

The giving spirit of Georgetown

Anne Marshall
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Georgetown is noted for its “Most Beautiful Town Square,” but what about its giving spirit? Holiday Meals Delivered, formally the Georgetown Christmas Day Program, has been a “giving” community activity for about 25 years.

Enjoy your freedom’s eve celebrations this year

Linda Dwyer
Friday, December 30, 2022
On New Year’s Eve, many African Americans attend church for Watch Night Service. The night of prayer, commemoration and celebration ends at midnight with the new year.  Watch Night Service is a Christian tradition that began in the Czech Republic and was adopted by congregations around the world.
Denice and Dennis Morgan enjoying impossible coconut pie. (Linda Dwyer)

Denice and Dennis Morgan enjoying impossible coconut pie. (Linda Dwyer)

Impossibly easy pies are magic in the kitchen

Linda Dwyer
Saturday, December 24, 2022
Recently, I learned about depression-era water pies.  During tough times, people were desperate to treat their families to something sweet. Referred to in a cookbook as Hard Times Pie, the desert was made with water, flour, butter and sugar.
David Valdez (left) will be guest speaker at the Williamson County Art Guild’s January meeting.

David Valdez (left) will be guest speaker at the Williamson County Art Guild’s January meeting.

David Valdez to speak at Art Guild January meeting

Ellen Greeney
Saturday, December 24, 2022
The Williamson County Art Guild is starting the New Year with a special guest speaker, David Valdez, retired White House photographer serving under President George H. W. Bush. He will be sharing his story and pictures with insights and highlights of his career.  Mr.

The gift is to the giver

Brad Stutzman
Saturday, December 24, 2022
The man walked into the grocery store, wearing his misfortune like the shy and crooked grin on his careworn face. The store clerk did not know where the man had come from. He just sort of appeared, there in front of the clerk, who looked up and saw this stranger standing before him.
Regan Dansen pours herself a cup of tea at the tea party January 8, 2012. (Sun Archive)

Regan Dansen pours herself a cup of tea at the tea party January 8, 2012. (Sun Archive)

Some warm drinks for cool temperatures this Christmas

Laurie Locke
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Today as I write this, it’s chilly outside and the weather predictions are for a much colder Christmas day. In high hopes of a chilly day and a big fire in the fireplace (but no ice!), here are some favorite quaffs to help warm you up on a chilly morning or evening.
Luminaries adorn the grounds of St. John's United Methodist Church on Thursday, December 15. (Photo by Andy Sharp)

Luminaries adorn the grounds of St. John's United Methodist Church on Thursday, December 15. (Photo by Andy Sharp)

Candles, choirs and communion services during the holiday season

Ellen Greeney
Monday, December 19, 2022
Christmas is this weekend, providing opportunities to attend religious services and events at Georgetown churches December 23-25, as well as the following weekend for the New Year.   Friday, December 23 Christmas Eve Eve • 4 p.m., First Baptist Church, 1333 West University Avenue • 6 p.m.
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