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(Front to back) Keri Davis, Vicki Goodrich, Vick's husband Robert Goodrich and Duane Davis (Keri's husband) watch the annular eclipse during a Saturday, October 14, 2023 gathering at Berry Springs Parks & Preserve, hosted by Friends of Berry Springs Park. An annular eclipse occurs when the moon gets between the earth and sun. The eclipse's visibility was approximately 89% in the Austin area. Photo by Andy Sharp.

(Front to back) Keri Davis, Vicki Goodrich, Vick's husband Robert Goodrich and Duane Davis (Keri's husband) watch the annular eclipse during a Saturday, October 14, 2023 gathering at Berry Springs Parks & Preserve, hosted by Friends of Berry Springs Park. An annular eclipse occurs when the moon gets between the earth and sun. The eclipse's visibility was approximately 89% in the Austin area. Photo by Andy Sharp.

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A view of the annular eclipse from Berry Springs Parks & Preserve

Andy Sharp
Monday, October 16, 2023
Families enjoy watching the annular eclipse during a Saturday, October 14, gathering at Berry Springs Parks & Preserve, hosted by Friends of Berry Springs Park.  An annular eclipse occurs when the moon gets between the earth and sun.
Nick Martinez (left), Mallory Destree, Michele Ellison, Bonnie Tamez, Joell de Leon, Eric Matula (right).

Nick Martinez (left), Mallory Destree, Michele Ellison, Bonnie Tamez, Joell de Leon, Eric Matula (right).

The Gabriels Funeral Chapel and Crematory honoring our past for 30 years

Abbey Archer
Monday, October 16, 2023
For the past 30 years, The Gabriels Funeral Chapel and Crematory has been  catering to Williamson County clients’ unique wishes as they help families feel comfortable with their loved one’s final resting place. “We try to cater to any request that is legal and attainable.
Burning the Ride on Center for Kids Cowgirl Brunch, tables are decorated by the attendees in a competition. Courtesy of ROCK.

Burning the Ride on Center for Kids Cowgirl Brunch, tables are decorated by the attendees in a competition. Courtesy of ROCK.

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ROCK hosts second annual Cowgirl Brunch in November

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Georgetown nonprofit Ride on Center for Kids will hold its second annual Cowgirl Bruncheon at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 4, at the Merlin Hoppe Arena at 2050 Rockride Lane in Georgetown.   This year’s “Courage & Grit” themed bruncheon will feature Rear Admiral Christina M.
The three proposed new fire stations would help reduce response times in areas where the response times are more than 9 minutes. (Photo courtesy ESD 8)

The three proposed new fire stations would help reduce response times in areas where the response times are more than 9 minutes. (Photo courtesy ESD 8)

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Correction: ESD 8 proposes new sales and use tax

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
An error in the October 8 edition of the Sun led to the publishing of property tax rates instead of information about a proposed sales and use tax for Emergency Service District 8.
Silver Moon Curios, owned by Kandy Mitchell, is located in the Co-Op building at 308 West Eighth Street.

Silver Moon Curios, owned by Kandy Mitchell, is located in the Co-Op building at 308 West Eighth Street.

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As holidays approach, support local spots

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Georgetown businesses and restaurants will offer holiday shopping and dining specials as part of the annual Small Business Saturday event on November 25, the day after Black Friday. This day in November gives shoppers the opportunity to support local and small businesses.
A rendering shows the exterior of the future Schunk Xycarb Technology building, which will be located at 200 Velocity Drive. (Photo courtesy Scott Lingren)

A rendering shows the exterior of the future Schunk Xycarb Technology building, which will be located at 200 Velocity Drive. (Photo courtesy Scott Lingren)

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Semiconductor producer Schunk Xycarb Technology expands to keep up with demand

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
As Williamson County continues to grow its reputation as a home for tech companies, quartz semiconductor maker Schunk Xycarb Technology is expanding into a new 140,000 square foot facility to accommodate growing demand for its products.

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National Fire Protection Week focuses on cooking safety

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, October 9, 2023
The Williamson County Fire Marshal’s office is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association to promote this year’s Fire Protection Week campaign, “Cooking safety starts with you. Pay attention to fire prevention.”  Fire Prevention Week is October 8 through 14.
Cayden Couchman, playing Henry Jekyll and Edward Hyde, is pictured as Hyde in a Thursday, October 5, 2023 dress rehearsal of "Jekyll & Hyde," playing on the Palace's Springer Stage through November. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Cayden Couchman, playing Henry Jekyll and Edward Hyde, is pictured as Hyde in a Thursday, October 5, 2023 dress rehearsal of "Jekyll & Hyde," playing on the Palace's Springer Stage through November. Photo by Andy Sharp.

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Jekyll & Hyde takes the stage at the Palace Theatre

Andy Sharp
Friday, October 6, 2023
The Palace’s 2023-2024 season opens with this musical that unfolds the tale of a passionate, romantic doctor and a terrifying madman. Dr. Henry Jekyll, in his effort to solve man’s most challenging medical dilemmas, decides he should be the subject of his own experiments.
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