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Chris and Linda Perez pose for a photo at a Local Legend Award Ceremony. Photo courtesy of the City of Round Rock.

Chris and Linda Perez pose for a photo at a Local Legend Award Ceremony. Photo courtesy of the City of Round Rock.

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Round Rock honors couple as ‘Local Legends’

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
The Round Rock Historic Preservation Commission announced this year’s Local Legend Award honorees at the Round Rock City Council meeting on November 16.
Maria Combes, 16, sits on a picnic table she constructed for her American Heritage Girl Stars and Stripes Award. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Morgan.

Maria Combes, 16, sits on a picnic table she constructed for her American Heritage Girl Stars and Stripes Award. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Morgan.

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She earned her Stripes

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, November 27, 2023
Williamson County 16-year-old Maria Combes completed her service project for the Stars and Stripes Award for the American Heritage Girls. The Stars and Stripes Award is the highest recognition in the organization.

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Learn about the history of Georgetown’s native people

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, November 24, 2023
A history walk about the native peoples of Georgetown will be offered by local historian Helen Cordes on November 29. The walk will begin at 9 a.m. and attendees will walk the San Gabriel River path, about 1.75 miles with stops at benches.

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Unemployment decreases across county

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, November 24, 2023
The Texas Workforce Commission released updated unemployment numbers for Central Texas counties for October 2023.  In October, unemployment in Williamson County decreased to 3.5 percent after spending two months at 3.7 percent.

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Holiday Meals Delivered again brings tidings of great joy

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, November 23, 2023
Since the 1990s, Holiday Meals Delivered has been providing the Georgetown and Williamson County community with holiday meals during Christmas.  This year, the nonprofit is once again providing services to those who need food for the holidays.

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Healthy holiday foods only require small changes

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, November 23, 2023
As the holidays approach, foods become abundant and healthy eating habits may fall to the wayside.  However, Stacey Palmer — a doctor of nursing p and nurse practitioner St. David’s Georgetow — said recentering the meaning of holidays can help those who are trying to maintain a healthy diet.

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Event guide: Enjoy the holidays in Williamson County

News Staff
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
As the year draws to a close, the Square becomes a twinkling, light-strewn wonderland and the city is full of holiday jaunts. Whether you’re searching for Santa or dreaming of snow, these events will speak to your inner child this Christmas time in Georgetown and Williamson County.
Jane Estes and Misty Adair organize shelves at Lark and Owl Booksellers.

Jane Estes and Misty Adair organize shelves at Lark and Owl Booksellers.

Retailers look to holidays to boost business

Abbey Archer
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
After many of Georgetown’s downtown businesses faced a difficult summer in part due to this year’s extreme temperatures, winter festivities and promotions aim to get residents and shoppers to the Square to jumpstart the holiday shopping season.
Marine veteran Betty McCann waves as her DreamFlights with Darryl Fisher begins.

Marine veteran Betty McCann waves as her DreamFlights with Darryl Fisher begins.

Veterans at The Oaks Gracious Living fly high with DreamFlights

Ellen Greeney
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
A special hangar at the Georgetown Executive Airport was buzzing with excitement November 9. The skies were cloudy with potential rain in the forecast, but military veterans from The Oaks Gracious Living were anxiously waiting their turn to fly high above Georgetown with DreamFlights.
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