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2-year-old Daphne Maple has fun in the Texan Petting Zoo on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, the opening day of the Williamson County Fair and Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center through October 28th.

2-year-old Daphne Maple has fun in the Texan Petting Zoo on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, the opening day of the Williamson County Fair and Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center through October 28th.

Wilco Fair And Rodeo: 2023

Andy Sharp
Thursday, October 26, 2023
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The GHS Eagles opened the fall campaign with a decisive victory this fall. From left, are Grant Jansen, Colton O'Dell, Wess Wilburn, Sam Stribling, Cole Schreiber.

The GHS Eagles opened the fall campaign with a decisive victory this fall. From left, are Grant Jansen, Colton O'Dell, Wess Wilburn, Sam Stribling, Cole Schreiber.

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Georgetown Eagles get big win to start fall season

Doug Kienitz
Thursday, October 26, 2023
The Georgetown Eagle boys have started the fall golfing season with a victory in Victoria. Under some exceptional play to start the new school year, the Eagle boys captured the Victoria East 2023 Fall Classic in Victoria. “This was a course we have never been to,” explained coach Casey Leatherman.
An image shows the first Scheels store in Arizona, which opened this fall. Courtesy of Scheels.

An image shows the first Scheels store in Arizona, which opened this fall. Courtesy of Scheels.

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Scheels will bring ferris wheel, huge fish tank to Cedar Park

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Giant sports apparel store Scheels announced it is bringing its second Texas store to Cedar Park. The store is set to open near the H-E-B Center by the fall of 2026.  The facility will be home to 75 specialty shops and boutiques totaling over one million pieces of inventory.
The Ascension Seton Williamson campus is located in Round Rock. The hospital offers services ranging from general surgery to critical care. Courtesy of Ascension.

The Ascension Seton Williamson campus is located in Round Rock. The hospital offers services ranging from general surgery to critical care. Courtesy of Ascension.

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Ascension Seton set for $230 million Round Rock expansion

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
To address the needs of Williamson County’s growing population, Ascension Seton Williamson announced on Tuesday, October 17, it will spend $230 million to expand its presence in Round Rock.
The Williamson County Commissioner’s Court voted to approve the new hospital rate during the October 24 meeting at the County Courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson County Commissioner’s Court voted to approve the new hospital rate during the October 24 meeting at the County Courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Commissioners approved new hospital rate

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
The Williamson County Commissioners Court held a public hearing and voted to approve a new Local Provider Participation Funds hospital rate at the October 24 meeting in the County Courthouse.
Texas-themed sand sculpture was the featured piece at the 2023 Liberty Hill Sculpture Festival. The structure used 20 tons of sand and took five days to complete. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Texas-themed sand sculpture was the featured piece at the 2023 Liberty Hill Sculpture Festival. The structure used 20 tons of sand and took five days to complete. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Liberty Hill honors ‘hometown heroes’ at festival

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
The Liberty Hill Sculpture Festival honored local businesses during its 2023 Sculpture Festival Saturday, October 21, at Lions Foundation Park. The festival takes place every October to celebrate the history of the Sculpture Park.

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Book Briefs

News Staff
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
The San Gabriel Writers’ League recently surpassed 100 members. In a statement by Vice President Ken Stubert, the new group of members has a mix of new, published and aspiring authors.
Regina Durden, center, holds the “Gertrude Randolph House” plaque after Preservation Georgetown presented it to the Georgetown Cultural Citizens Memorial Association.

Regina Durden, center, holds the “Gertrude Randolph House” plaque after Preservation Georgetown presented it to the Georgetown Cultural Citizens Memorial Association.

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Preservation Georgetown honors historic shotgun house

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Opening the Autumn Art Stroll Thursday afternoon, Preservation Georgetown presented a plaque to the Georgetown Cultural Citizens Memorial Association to commemorate the Gertrude Randolph House and Museum.
Bonnie and Jodie Wolf are the owners of Thrall Diner. Photos by Abbey Archer

Bonnie and Jodie Wolf are the owners of Thrall Diner. Photos by Abbey Archer

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Thrall Diner has ties to community

Abbey Archer
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
The old WW2 barracks between the train tracks and U.S. Highway 79 in Thrall has been used for many things over the years, but now serves as the home of Thrall Diner. “The story that I heard is that after the war, the government gave these buildings to churches,” Restaurant Co-Owner Jodie Wolf said.
Kevin Young on the Q&A panel following the lecture, hosted by Natalie Gonzales (left) and McKenzie Rentie.

Kevin Young on the Q&A panel following the lecture, hosted by Natalie Gonzales (left) and McKenzie Rentie.

Poet Kevin Young gives lecture at Southwestern University

Abbey Archer
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
“What interests me is how poetry can provide a witness to history,” Kevin Young said before his Roy and Margaret Shilling Lecture at Southwestern University Friday, October 13. Mr. Young is the poetry editor at The New Yorker and spoke to students, faculty, alumni and other community members.
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