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Melancholy Paradise: An attack on one is an attack on all

Round Rock turned out, in all its Norman Rockwell glory, for the July 4, 2013, Independence Day parade through downtown.Reporting for the Round Rock Leader – and just a sucker for all things Mayberry – the community cross-section unfolded in a feast for my eyes and ears.

Cook's Corner: Add a little spice to your party menu

Today, I’m going to share a few recipes for party food…appetizer-type pick-up food…and two wonderful new holiday cakes.Most of the appetizers can be made now and frozen for gatherings to come, but I’ll start with this new recipe for pimiento cheese that I tried last week from Ina Garten.
Cari Bernstein — dressed as a bride-to-be in a red dress — portrays Cuddles and Honey Raye. Photos by Lindsey Brisbine

Cari Bernstein — dressed as a bride-to-be in a red dress — portrays Cuddles and Honey Raye. Photos by Lindsey Brisbine

Playtime: Enjoy Dashing Through the Snow at the Palace Playhouse

A holiday-themed production, Dashing Through The Snow, opened at the Palace Playhouse November 28.The script is written by American playwrights Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten.

GOLF: Cimarron Hills champions decided

Georgetown’s newest country club, now more than two decades since it opened, has crowned its champions for the year 2025.The victors were all quite familiar with Cimarron Hills Golf and Country Club, the Jack Nicklaus-designed course which plays to a par-71.

Why early detection for lung cancer matters now more than ever

By Dr. Dominic deKeratryNovember is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, a time when many pause to think about the people we’ve known who’ve been affected by the disease. Lung cancer often flies under the radar, yet it remains the leading cause of cancer death in the United States.
Violet Nicklen’s artwork is on display at the Palace Playhouse lobby.

Violet Nicklen’s artwork is on display at the Palace Playhouse lobby.

Art Scapes: Wilco Art Guild holiday party and reception up ahead

The Williamson County Art Guild artist reception and holiday party is 5-7 p.m., December 5, at 708 South Rock Street, one block off the Georgetown Square. The event coincides with First Friday activities in downtown Georgetown.