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J.W. Perry’s house, cir.1910.

J.W. Perry’s house, cir.1910.

Descendants honor Perry Cemetery with historic dedication

All Hallows’ Eve on October 31 precedes All Saints’ Day on November 1 and All Souls’ Day on November 2. The three consecutive Christian days, called Allhallowtide, traditionally include cemetery visits to honor the dead and to reflect on our own mortality.

Texas Golfer: East View boys compete in Leander

The East View High School boys team was among a field of 21 golf teams and 107 individuals competing over the Crystal Falls Golf Club in Leander on October 14.Touted as the Rouse Invitational, the format was a modified Stableford system where points were awarded for a more aggressive strategy.
Standing in front of their teammates, the East View volleyball seniors, from left, are Sophia Dove, Liliana Vogt, Sara Dott, Maddie Dodson, Brinkley Baird, Hannah Deatherage and Kenzie Guajardo. Photos courtesy Joy Deatherage

Standing in front of their teammates, the East View volleyball seniors, from left, are Sophia Dove, Liliana Vogt, Sara Dott, Maddie Dodson, Brinkley Baird, Hannah Deatherage and Kenzie Guajardo. Photos courtesy Joy Deatherage

East View High School Volleyball heads to the playoffs

East View Volleyball celebrated Senior Night on October 21 with the team’s last home district game against Elgin High School, winning in three sets. The team will be heading to the playoffs, with a first match Thursday, October 30, at 6 p.m. against Anderson High School.
From left, Jack Frost Citizen of the mont winners Emerson Guerra, Gus Papaconstantinou and  Kiley Eisman.

From left, Jack Frost Citizen of the mont winners Emerson Guerra, Gus Papaconstantinou and Kiley Eisman.

Georgetown ISD honors October Jack Frost Citizens

Georgetown ISD trustees recognized Jack Frost Citizens of the Month on October 20. The monthly award is given to outstanding high school seniors who demonstrate service, leadership and scholarship.
Abraham Nimeh (left), Laura Nimeh (right) owners of Aquamation Center Carlson Pet Memorial standing in front of the urn selection. By Abbey Archer

Abraham Nimeh (left), Laura Nimeh (right) owners of Aquamation Center Carlson Pet Memorial standing in front of the urn selection. By Abbey Archer

Water-based cremations offer gentle, natural sendoff for beloved pets

In a shopping center shared with a gym, salon, Vietnamese restaurant and liquor store, Carlson Pet Memorial quietly offers pet cremation through aquamation, a water-based process that releases no carbon into the atmosphere.
Iza Avalos sits in the reading room at Silver Moon Curios, a metaphysical supply store located at 215 West University Avenue. There is a different psychic giving readings each day of the week. Ms. Avalos is there on Thursdays. Photo by Abbey Archer

Iza Avalos sits in the reading room at Silver Moon Curios, a metaphysical supply store located at 215 West University Avenue. There is a different psychic giving readings each day of the week. Ms. Avalos is there on Thursdays. Photo by Abbey Archer

Psychic offers insights to those who believe

Iza Avalos starts her intuitive readings at Silver Moon Curios by asking her clients to take a deep, grounding breath. As a psychic, she considers herself to be the bridge to the client’s higher self and their spirit world — not necessarily a predictor of the future.

Downtown Georgetown nominated for state awards

Four projects in downtown Georgetown are among the finalists for Texas Downtown’s 2025 President’s Awards program. The program, according to the city, recognizes “outstanding” projects, people and places of Texas downtowns.