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Cemetery tours teach history of Southwestern

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
The International Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery will turn into a lesson in history November 5. The Williamson Museum will host a cemetery tour where participants can learn about the teachers, trustees and townspeople of Southwestern University.
Kevin Taylor teaches Aylah, 11, Liyah, 10, and Ahni Vasquez, 9. GARY HOOK

Kevin Taylor teaches Aylah, 11, Liyah, 10, and Ahni Vasquez, 9. GARY HOOK

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Guitarist brings lessons to ministry

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
A Williamson County guitarist is bringing weekly guitar lessons to children staying at the Texas Baptist Children's Home ministry in Round Rock. Kevin Taylor, president of the Wilco Guitar Society, has lived in Round Rock near the ministry for almost 40 years.
Mustangs dash through the arena in Taylor at the conclusion of Williamson County Fair and Rodeo action this weekend.

Mustangs dash through the arena in Taylor at the conclusion of Williamson County Fair and Rodeo action this weekend.

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A Wilco rodeo to remember

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

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Georgetown Police launch ‘Lock It Down G’town’ campaign

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
The Georgetown Police Department is launching a campaign to reduce the number of vehicle-related burglaries in the city. The “Lock It Down, Georgetown” campaignwasannounced Monday, October 31, in a press release. The majority of crimes taking place in Georgetown are property-related.

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Expressing an opinion at the polls, one way or the other, is vital

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
 November 3, 1922 Steel for the completion of the new bridge across North Gabriel at the foot of Brushy Street, which has been delayed for some months, began arriving this week and the erecting crew under the direction of Engineer Wielder, arrived this week and work is now under way on the...

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Advent season starts in Bartlett

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
Kick off the holiday season in Bartlett at St. John Lutheran Church with their annual Advent Fair from 4:30-8 p.m. on November 12. The “country store” will have baked goods, crafts, canned items and casseroles for sale. The church’s famous “cream cheese braids” will be a featured item.
Sebastian Aguilar with his 8-month-old daughter Paulina trick-or-treat on Halloween night along Main Street in Old Town Monday, October 31.

Sebastian Aguilar with his 8-month-old daughter Paulina trick-or-treat on Halloween night along Main Street in Old Town Monday, October 31.

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Nightmare on Main Street

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
Photos by ANDY SHARP

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Field of Honor opens this weekend

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
The Field of Honor will open this weekend, after setup and associated events Saturday, November 5. Opening ceremonies are set for Sunday, November 6. The veterans appreciation event is a program organized by the Georgetown Rotary Club.
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Conklin says he received taunting texts

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
Four text messages that appear to be sent from County Judge Bill Gravell’s phone number to his election challenger, Democrat Blane Conklin, circulated social media this weekend. Mr. Conklin shared screenshots of the messages with his followers on Facebook and Twitter October 29.
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