Georgetown pre-school owner wins state women’s service award

  • Linda McCasland stands with her Yellow Rose of Texas award in front of the sign for Mrs. Mac’s Shining Stars Preschool, the business she owns. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)
    Linda McCasland stands with her Yellow Rose of Texas award in front of the sign for Mrs. Mac’s Shining Stars Preschool, the business she owns. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

    A 27-year career running Mrs. Mac’s Shining Stars preschool on Leander Road has earned owner Linda McCasland one of Texas’s top honors.

    The Yellow Rose of Texas service award for women is presented by the governor’s office to highlight “exceptional community service.” 

    One of the school’s parents — who works at the state — initially reached out to the governor’s office to get a proclamation in …