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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.
Scott Alarcón, CEO of Georgetown Health Foundation, speaking about the foundation’s philanthropy in Georgetown

Scott Alarcón, CEO of Georgetown Health Foundation, speaking about the foundation’s philanthropy in Georgetown

Georgetown Health Foundation CEO outlines mission, impact at luncheon

Abbey Archer
Monday, November 11, 2024
“We want all to be empowered, to thrive,” Georgetown Health Foundation CEO Scott Alarcón said during a lunchtime presentation with Georgetown residents in October.Sponsored by Frost Bank, the lunch put a spotlight on The Georgetown Health Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to improving the health of...
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.
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

Abbey Archer
Monday, November 11, 2024
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.
Morgan and Stephen Coop and their son Spencer, who will be one-year-old on December 1st, enjoy a relaxing evening under American flags at the Georgetown Field of Honor on Friday, November 8, 2024. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Georgetown, the Field of Honor includes 2,000 American flags covering ten acres in San Gabriel Park. With events throughout the week, the flags will fly here until November 17th. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Morgan and Stephen Coop and their son Spencer, who will be one-year-old on December 1st, enjoy a relaxing evening under American flags at the Georgetown Field of Honor on Friday, November 8, 2024. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Georgetown, the Field of Honor includes 2,000 American flags covering ten acres in San Gabriel Park. With events throughout the week, the flags will fly here until November 17th. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Photos: Field of Honor set for Veterans Day

Andy Sharp
Monday, November 11, 2024
The Rotary Club of Georgetown Foundation will be hosting the eighth annual Field of Honor at San Gabriel Park from November 9-17 in honor of Veteran’s Day on November 11. 
ROCK founder Nancy Krenek, left, and volunteer Gabby Guinn with Grant, an equine therapy-trained horse.

ROCK founder Nancy Krenek, left, and volunteer Gabby Guinn with Grant, an equine therapy-trained horse.

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Documentary features ROCK, healing through equine therapy

Katherine Hamilton
Thursday, November 7, 2024
The power of horses to heal has been ROCK’s … well, bedrock … since its founding in 1998. ROCK — the Ride on Center for Kids — has been transforming lives through therapy horses. It provides equine-assisted services to children, adults and veterans with physical, cognitive and emotional challenges.
Cedar Park resident Ray Langlois is the Chisholm Trail Community Foundation’s new Managing Director. Photo courtesy of the Chisholm Trail Community Foundation.

Cedar Park resident Ray Langlois is the Chisholm Trail Community Foundation’s new Managing Director. Photo courtesy of the Chisholm Trail Community Foundation.

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Georgetown community foundation welcomes new managing director

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, November 7, 2024
The Chisholm Trail Communities Foundation announced Ray Langlois as its new managing director following Tom Faragher's retirement.
County Commissioner Russ Boles talks about Agenda Item No. 23 during the November 5 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County Commissioner Russ Boles talks about Agenda Item No. 23 during the November 5 Commissioners Court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Williamson County Commissioners frustrated with water company

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
The Williamson County commissioners shared their disappointment about tax filings by Canadian power company EPCOR, which will provide water service to the Samsung industrial site.County Commissioner Russ Boles said November 5 that EPOR recently applied for a tax exemption with the Williamson County...
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