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Williamson County Retired Teachers Association members gather outside the Texas Capitol with Tim Lee (at right, in glasses), executive director of the Texas Retired Teachers Association. Photo courtesy Williamson County Retired Teachers Association

Williamson County Retired Teachers Association members gather outside the Texas Capitol with Tim Lee (at right, in glasses), executive director of the Texas Retired Teachers Association. Photo courtesy Williamson County Retired Teachers Association

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Williamson County retired teachers lobby at the Texas Capitol for cost-of-living increase

Katherine Hamilton
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
About 30 members of the Williamson County Retired Teachers Association joined more than 1,000 teachers from across the State for Rally Day on April 12, pressing legislators to pass a Cost-of-Living Adjustment to their retirement benefit.
Jan Hanson, Chef Stephan Pyles, and Jim Leslie at Alma.

Jan Hanson, Chef Stephan Pyles, and Jim Leslie at Alma.

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Tastes of the Town: Alma opens at The Hacienda

Linda Dwyer
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Casual elegance honors Texas tradition at Alma by Stephan Pyles. The restaurant is located at The Hacienda property near the south entrance to Sun City. The official opening for the much awaited restaurant was May 9.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott speaks to a large crowd gathered at the Sun City Texas Community Association Memorial Day observance held Monday, May 29.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott speaks to a large crowd gathered at the Sun City Texas Community Association Memorial Day observance held Monday, May 29.

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Photos: Governor Greg Abbott speaks at Sun City Memorial Day service

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Texas Governor Greg Abbott spoke to a large crowd gathered at the Sun City Texas Community Association Memorial Day observance held Monday, May 29. The service honored the men and women of the U.S. armed forces who have  given their lives in service to the country.
East View High School graduating seniors march onto Birkelbach Field for their 2023 Commencement on Friday, May 26. A total of 457 students received their diplomas.

East View High School graduating seniors march onto Birkelbach Field for their 2023 Commencement on Friday, May 26. A total of 457 students received their diplomas.

Photos: 457 East View seniors graduate 

Andy Sharp
Monday, May 29, 2023
East View High School graduating seniors marched onto Birkelbach Field for their 2023 Commencement on Friday, May 26.  A total of   Photos by Andy Sharp
Class Salutatorian Marwa Azizi, left, and her brother, class Valedictorian Walid Azizi, are shown at the Commencement ceremony for Richarte High School, held at the Klett Performing Art Center on Thursday, May 25. The school's top graduates came here from Afghanistan with their family in 2022.

Class Salutatorian Marwa Azizi, left, and her brother, class Valedictorian Walid Azizi, are shown at the Commencement ceremony for Richarte High School, held at the Klett Performing Art Center on Thursday, May 25. The school's top graduates came here from Afghanistan with their family in 2022.

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Photos: Class of 2023 celebrated at Richarte High School graduation

Andy Sharp
Friday, May 26, 2023
At Georgetown ISD's Richarte High  School, 82 graduates received their diplomas Thursday, May 25. With others completing their course work this summer, the high school class will have 112 total graduates.
Robert Halstrom and his dog Ladybug relax near day's end at what was once Granger United Methodist Church on Monday, May 22. Halstrom and his wife Joanne bought the circa 1904 church in 2019. The project has continued since then, but then Joanne was dealt a a life-altering accident in March 2022. The project has been put on hold for months, but slowly, Halstrom is back at work. Photos by Andy Sharp

Robert Halstrom and his dog Ladybug relax near day's end at what was once Granger United Methodist Church on Monday, May 22. Halstrom and his wife Joanne bought the circa 1904 church in 2019. The project has continued since then, but then Joanne was dealt a a life-altering accident in March 2022. The project has been put on hold for months, but slowly, Halstrom is back at work. Photos by Andy Sharp

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Follow the Light: For couple, Granger church restoration an exercise of passion, patience and preservation

Andy Sharp
Friday, May 26, 2023
It’s been quite a while since the last visit to what was once Granger First United Methodist Church, an iconic structure at the corner of South Granger and East Elm streets.   Since May is National Preservation Month, it’s a good time for a project update. A little backstory.
Georgetown ISD's class of 2023 valedictorians and salutatorians.

Georgetown ISD's class of 2023 valedictorians and salutatorians.

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Georgetown ISD salutes class of 2023 valedictorians and salutatorians

Katherine Hamilton
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Georgetown ISD trustees saluted the top-ranking students from the Class of 2023 at their May 17 meeting. East View High School  Valedictorian Ryan Nicholas Shellberg plans to attend Baylor University and double major in economics and entrepreneurship to pursue a career in real estate.
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