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Mayor of Florence Ben Daniel, left, and Mayor ProTem Mary Condon, right, listen to the monthly department reports during the November 12 City Council meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Mayor of Florence Ben Daniel, left, and Mayor ProTem Mary Condon, right, listen to the monthly department reports during the November 12 City Council meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Florence tackles admin contracts, infrastructure needs

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, November 14, 2024
 Florence City Council approved 37 agenda items during its November 12 meeting. Subdivision contracts After consulting with the city attorney, the city council voted to begin drafting the contracts for two subdivisions.
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.

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Church draws attention to gun violence

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, November 14, 2024
 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)

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Georgetown undertakes road construction projects

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
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.

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Giving Tuesday encourages nonprofit donations after Black Friday

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
For the eighth year in a row, Austin-based nonprofit I Live Here I Give Here will gather funds to distribute to other causes across Central Texas during Giving Tuesday December 3. Giving Tuesday is a worldwide annual day of giving on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving.

Williamson County seeks feedback on Hazard Mitigation Action Plan

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, November 11, 2024
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)

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Wilco shows off vegetable growing skills

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, November 11, 2024
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.

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Marine Birthday Ball celebrates branch’s long history

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, November 11, 2024
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

Abbey Archer
Monday, November 11, 2024
“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.
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