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FINAL RESULTS: Wilco bonds pass with 60% support from residents

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Final update November 8, 12:20 a.m.  Final voting totals for Williamson County's two bond propositions show that Proposition A received support from 62.23 percent of county voters, and Proposition B received 59.89 percent support. Both propositions have been approved.  Update 10:50 p.m.

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What to know about the flu and common winter illnesses

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Flu season’s peak is from mid-November through mid-December. Residents are advised to get their flu shots to prevent getting sick during the fall and winter months.  Dr. Eva Slavcheva, chief medical officer at St. David’s Georgetown Hospital, told the Sun based on information gathered from the U.S.
Williamson County Commissioners and representatives from food pantries across the county pose for a photo during the November 7 Commissioners Court at the county courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Commissioners and representatives from food pantries across the county pose for a photo during the November 7 Commissioners Court at the county courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Commissioners point to hunger, homeless needs ahead of holidays

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
As the holidays are approaching, families are preparing their homes for the festivities: putting up the decorations, preparing the feast in the kitchen, welcoming visiting family and friends.

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Light your holiday spirit later this month

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
The annual Lighting of the Square will happen on November 24 and will give families a chance to enjoy entertainment, donate toys and hear from city and county representatives. The lighting will occur on the east steps of the courthouse.
If approved, the sales tax would help provide funds for things like firetrucks. (Sun Archive)

If approved, the sales tax would help provide funds for things like firetrucks. (Sun Archive)

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FINAL RESULT: Emergency Service District 8 sales tax proposition fails

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Final update November 8, 12:20 a.m.  With all polling locations reporting results, Emergency Services District 8's sales tax proposition has failed, and only received support from 46.83 percent of voters. Update 10:50 p.m.
Pilots Beth Jenkins and Valerie Scott used their combined years of experience to fly the Devil Dog during the Field of Honor Flyover Saturday, November 4. (Photo Credits Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Pilots Beth Jenkins and Valerie Scott used their combined years of experience to fly the Devil Dog during the Field of Honor Flyover Saturday, November 4. (Photo Credits Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Devil Dog delivers delight

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
The Devil Dog Commemorative Air Force Squadron conducted a fly over for Georgetown’s Rotary Club’s Field of Honor on November 5.
Voters walk into the City Hall polling location in Georgetown on Election Day November 7. (Photo by Nicholas Cicale)

Voters walk into the City Hall polling location in Georgetown on Election Day November 7. (Photo by Nicholas Cicale)

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FINAL RESULTS: All Georgetown bond propositions approved by city voters

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Update November 8, 12:20 a.m.: City props approved Georgetown residents have approved all four bond propositions on the November 7 election.  With all polling locations reporting results, Proposition A received support from 51.05 percent of voters. Proposition B is saw support from 58.
9-year-old Harrison Hodgkins helps deliver sausage plates and sausages during the 51st Annual Wurstbraten at Zion Lutheran Church on Monday, November 6, 2023.

9-year-old Harrison Hodgkins helps deliver sausage plates and sausages during the 51st Annual Wurstbraten at Zion Lutheran Church on Monday, November 6, 2023.

Linking up with the community

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Contact the Sun for high-quality photo reprints at ads@wilcosun.com or call 512-930-4824. The 51st Annual Wurstbraten at Zion Lutheran Church was held on Monday, November 6, 2023.  Attendees received their orders from their cars while volunteers kept the lines moving.
Williamson County Child Advocacy Center Chief Executive Officer Kerrie Stannell, center, stands with the center’s staff before they cut the ribbons at the grand opening on Friday November 3.

Williamson County Child Advocacy Center Chief Executive Officer Kerrie Stannell, center, stands with the center’s staff before they cut the ribbons at the grand opening on Friday November 3.

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Justice, healing, hope

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, November 6, 2023
The Williamson County Child Advocacy Center held its grand opening in Georgetown on Friday November 3,  after two years of construction. The building will offer abused children and their families services for recovery.

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Georgetown businesses earn Texas Downtown awards

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Georgetown businesses BeLocal and The City Post Chophouse both won President’s Awards from Texas Downtown. The awards recognize outstanding projects, places and people who represent Texas downtowns.
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