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 Members of the San Gabriel Unitarian Universalist Fellowship pose with the Vidas Robadas, or Stolen Lives, installation. Photo courtesy the San Gabriel Unitarian Universalist Fellowship.

Members of the San Gabriel Unitarian Universalist Fellowship pose with the Vidas Robadas, or Stolen Lives, installation. Photo courtesy the San Gabriel Unitarian Universalist Fellowship.

Church draws attention to gun violence

 The San Gabriel Unitarian Universalist Fellowship is joining a coalition of congregations, universities and advocates across Texas to display a “Vidas Robadas,” or  Stolen Lives installation to raise awareness about gun violence.
D.B. Wood Road closures. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

D.B. Wood Road closures. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

Georgetown undertakes road construction projects

The City of Georgetown has active road projects that will result in some street closures and detours this month. To accommodate construction, residents may use alternate routes or plan for potential additional travel time.

Williamson County seeks feedback on Hazard Mitigation Action Plan

Residents can review and leave comments on Williamson County’s Hazard Mitigation Action Plan. Williamson County is gathering feedback on the draft plan until November 15. The draft is available on the county’s website www.wilcotx.gov/218/Emergency-Management. Comments can be emailed to oem@wilco.
Rosa Lee and Ben Castro won the award for largest pumpkin with “Big Max.” (Photos Courtesy Williamson County AgriLife Extension Office)

Rosa Lee and Ben Castro won the award for largest pumpkin with “Big Max.” (Photos Courtesy Williamson County AgriLife Extension Office)

Wilco shows off vegetable growing skills

Williamson County’s AgriLife Extension Office awarded residents with prizes for mini, giant and decorated pumpkins, best vegetables and best “wonky vegetables.” Earlier this year, the office offered pumpkin seeds and seedlings to residents. The vegetable show was new this year.

Marine Birthday Ball celebrates branch’s long history

The Marine Corps Williamson County Detachment will host a Marine Corps Birthday Ball in celebration of the branch’s 249th birthday. The public is invited to join in the celebration of the heritage and traditions of the Marine Corps November 9 at the Georgetown Community Center.
The ribbon cutting of Blue Sage Clothiers and Western Blonde Salon took place October 25, 2023. Shalene Scarborough, owner of Western Blonde Salon is holding the scissors. Kim Cauble is to her left. Photo courtesy of Alexis Fernardez

The ribbon cutting of Blue Sage Clothiers and Western Blonde Salon took place October 25, 2023. Shalene Scarborough, owner of Western Blonde Salon is holding the scissors. Kim Cauble is to her left. Photo courtesy of Alexis Fernardez

Blue Sage Clothiers offers rock-n-roll, Western styles

“One of my favorite things is to help somebody realize that they are beautiful just as they are,” said Kim Cauble, owner of Blue Sage Clothiers.Blue Sage Clothiers is celebrating one year of being open next door to Western Blonde Salon, at 806 South Myrtle Street.
Instructor Nina Hernandez demonstrates shooting a Staccato pistol in the outdoor range.

Instructor Nina Hernandez demonstrates shooting a Staccato pistol in the outdoor range.

Staccato Ranch opens “Lone Star Hideout” run-n-gun course

Staccato — an award-winning, Florence-based manufacturer of high-performance pistols for both law enforcement and civilians — opened an 800-acre shooting ranch on County Road 233 earlier this year. The company hopes it will one day will have the reputation of being the “Disneyland of shooting.