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Thanksgiving and early Christmas church events for everyone

News Staff

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

OF THE FAITH Church of the Nazarene The annual Christmas Stroll on the Square includes the Bethlehem Village presented by the Church of the Nazarene. The village is more than a nativity. The live display gives you a window into ordinary lives at the time of Jesus’ birth.

Cold, wet weather

Cold, wet weather impacts UIL golf event

The Texas

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Sun City’s Legacy Hills Golf Course hosted many of the elite Texas University Interscholastic League 6A girls teams in a fall preview this past week. However, the weather intervened with the finish.

Last minute Thanksgiving treats

Cook’s

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

It is almost Thanksgiving Day and if you’re hosting this year, your menu is probably planned. I thought I’d share a few new recipes for appetizers in case you wanted just a little something new before the big meal.

Braden Tanner, right, dances with cast members November 16 in Holiday Inn, playing on the Springer Memorial Stage at the Georgetown Palace through December 30.

‘Holiday Inn,’ the musical

News Staff

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

PLAY TIME Holiday Inn is based on the 1942 film of the same name. Music and lyrics by Irving Berlin combined with Fred Astaire’s fancy footwork and Bing Crosby’s casual crooning made the movie a hit. It received a 1943 Academy Award for Best Original Song, “White Christmas.”

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Looking ahead at exhibits in 2023

News Staff

Saturday, November 19, 2022

BIBLIOFILES Fairly often, I am asked how the Georgetown Public Library selects the artists who exhibit work in the library. We have new artists moving to town every month, so I thought I’d revisit the topic and also take this opportunity to release the list of 2023 exhibits coming up.

No turkey this Thanksgiving? Try nutria

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No turkey this Thanksgiving? Try nutria

News Staff

Saturday, November 19, 2022

Iheard about the turkey shortage when St. James United Methodist Church canceled their turkey dinner fundraiser earlier this fall. Turkeys have been hit hard by an avian flu forcing farmers to kill entire flocks.

Gus’s Drug’s latest mural was created by artist Sarah Blankenship. PHOTO BY ELLEN GREENEY

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Paintings and fiber art on display in Round Rock

News Staff

Saturday, November 19, 2022

Enjoy the art of Melanie Maddox Olson at the Round Rock Public Library. This exhibit offers a selection of the artist’s paintings and fiber art including crewel embroidery. Her art is inspired by experiences living in Italy and Portugal and her love for poetry.

New golf coach at Georgetown High School

The Texas

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

The Georgetown Eagle girls and boys teams have welcomed a new head golf coach. Casey Leatherman, a Texas prep golfer who also played collegiate golf within the state, will now lead the high school teams.

Southwestern University casts a spell

Southwestern University casts a spell with 'Witch'

Play Time

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

The cautionary tale Witch debuted at Southwestern University November 11. American playwright, TV writer and novelist Jen Silverman was inspired by The Witch of Edmonton, a 1621 Jacobean play based on a witch case in England.

San Gabriel Women’s Club’s first annual tour of homes

News Staff

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Yesteryears by BARBARA YELVERTON November 17, 1922 Special Dresses $5.98, twelve styles all good. French Serge Dresses. Some braided, some embroidered. Worth $8.50 to $10.00 in a regular way. Choice lot. Showing the New Mannish Coat, $20 to $35 in Herringbone, Plaid and Plaidback fabrics.

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