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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)

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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.
“Quiet Church” by Rhonda Hosteter is on display at Healing Arts Gallery through January 6.

“Quiet Church” by Rhonda Hosteter is on display at Healing Arts Gallery through January 6.

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Hill Country Art Club works displayed at Healing Arts Gallery

Ellen Greeney
Monday, December 19, 2022
The current exhibit at the Healing Arts Gallery in St. David’s Georgetown Hospital features 32 paintings from the Hill Country Art Club’s accomplished artists. For people interested in things to do, expanding their experiences and seeing good art in and about Texas, this is the exhibit for you.
The Georgetown Public Library. (Sun Archive)

The Georgetown Public Library. (Sun Archive)

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Giving back to the library this season

News Staff
Monday, December 19, 2022
The Georgetown Public Library staff really enjoy hearing from our patrons that ours is their favorite library. We never get tired of it!
Aurora’s Family Kitchen is serving tamales again this season. (Photo by Linda Dwyer)

Aurora’s Family Kitchen is serving tamales again this season. (Photo by Linda Dwyer)

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It's Christmas tamale time

Linda Dwyer
Monday, December 19, 2022
Some folks dream of a white Christmas, but visions of tamales dance in my head. It’s tamale season.  Tamales date back to the Aztecs, Mayans and Incans. The word “tamale” comes from the Aztec word for wrap. Tamales, made from corn, were sent out with hunters, travelers and soldiers.
Preservation Georgetown highlighted five Georgetown homes this weekend. (Photo by Linda Dwyer)

Preservation Georgetown highlighted five Georgetown homes this weekend. (Photo by Linda Dwyer)

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Historic Home Tour highlight old Georgetown

Linda Dwyer
Monday, December 12, 2022
Preservation Georgetown’s Home for the Holidays tour featured five beautifully decorated homes in Georgetown’s beautiful Old Town District.  The group hosted the annual holiday home tour December 10 and 11.

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Baking cookies ahead of Christmas

Laurie Locke
Monday, December 12, 2022
Well, there are about 10 days left until Christmas. I’m sharing some new cookie recipes today that, hopefully, are just in time for more holiday baking, cookie swaps, food gifts for friends and for having on hand for company coming.
Georgetown Trail Foundation Treasurer Cove McCormick, left, and Vice President Aaron Zander stand at the beginning of the Katy Crossing Trail, which was recently cleared along the San Gabriel River.

Georgetown Trail Foundation Treasurer Cove McCormick, left, and Vice President Aaron Zander stand at the beginning of the Katy Crossing Trail, which was recently cleared along the San Gabriel River.

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Mountain bikers blazing new paths in Georgetown

Katherine Kerr Kubatzky
Sunday, December 11, 2022
If you don’t know where to find Dead Steps (also known as Tres Leches), Taco Supreme (hint: not at a fast food chain), Limestone Cowboy or Gotham in Georgetown, you’re not alone.
Mike Martin’s photos are on display at Cowan Creek Amenity Center. (Photos by Mike Martin)

Mike Martin’s photos are on display at Cowan Creek Amenity Center. (Photos by Mike Martin)

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Round Rock excellence award goes to Wilco Art Guild

Ellen Greeney
Saturday, December 10, 2022
Scot Wilkinson, director for arts and culture in Round Rock, presented the Award of Excellence for 2021-2022 to the Williamson County Art Guild at the recent Round Rock Arts luncheon.  Williamson County Art Guild President Rob Neff accepted the award on behalf of the guild.
Fall colors on a tree. (Sun Archive)

Fall colors on a tree. (Sun Archive)

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Beautiful fall foliage means free compost for everyone

News Staff
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Trees offer a lot of great things to our world. They provide shade on hot days, they are beautiful points of interest in the landscape and they give off oxygen. Trees go one step further by providing free compost every fall.
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