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The last rays of the day’s sunlight fall on Prince of Peace Lutheran Church during the last week of 2022. The church is located on County Road 417 northwest of Taylor. (Andy Sharp)

The last rays of the day’s sunlight fall on Prince of Peace Lutheran Church during the last week of 2022. The church is located on County Road 417 northwest of Taylor. (Andy Sharp)

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2022 in review

News Staff
Sunday, January 1, 2023
Happy new year! As we excitedly prepare for what’s to come in 2023, we also look back at the biggest news, events and developments of 2022.
Boy Scout Troop 155 member Ryan Raglin, 17, helps place a 10-foot-tall Christmas tree inside the troop's tent on Friday, November 27, 2020, the first day of Christmas tree sales for the troop. (Sun Archive)

Boy Scout Troop 155 member Ryan Raglin, 17, helps place a 10-foot-tall Christmas tree inside the troop's tent on Friday, November 27, 2020, the first day of Christmas tree sales for the troop. (Sun Archive)

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Georgetown provides free recycling services for Christmas trees, wrapping

Brigid Cooley
Friday, December 30, 2022
With Christmas behind us, Georgetown residents may be looking for opportunities to dispose of Christmas trees and wrapping materials.
On the steps of the historic Williamson County Courthouse, the Austin Carolers entertain the crowd gathered at the Georgetown Square for the Lighting of the Square on Friday, November 28, 2014. (Sun Archive)

On the steps of the historic Williamson County Courthouse, the Austin Carolers entertain the crowd gathered at the Georgetown Square for the Lighting of the Square on Friday, November 28, 2014. (Sun Archive)

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Georgetown’s Main Street program celebrates 40 years

Brigid Cooley
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Preserving and revitalizing Georgetown’s Main Street was a daunting task in the 1980s. With a dwindling tourism industry and developments making Austin the hot area in Central Texas, Georgetown city staff turned to the Texas Main Street Program to help bring life back to the downtown area.
The rock structure that formed the Crockett Gardens waterfall is seen lying on the ground Friday after separating from the cliff. (PHOTO COURTESY RUSSELL VARGO)

The rock structure that formed the Crockett Gardens waterfall is seen lying on the ground Friday after separating from the cliff. (PHOTO COURTESY RUSSELL VARGO)

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Crockett Gardens waterfall takes a tumble

Brigid Cooley
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
A portion of the Crockett Gardens waterfall rock formation — a popular destination for trail walkers alongside Lake Georgetown, west of Cedar Breaks Park — separated and fell to the ground late last week.

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New Year’s Eve across Wilco

Kate St. Clair
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Ring in the new year with these local events. All events listed take place on New Year’s Eve, December 31. Georgetown Live music at Hardtails 1515 North Interstate Highway 35 Hardtails will be playing the night away with music by Idiot Savant, followed by a champagne toast and noisemakers.
The county has appointed Julie Kiley as the new county auditor.

The county has appointed Julie Kiley as the new county auditor.

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County appoints Julie Kiley as new auditor

Kate St. Clair
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
First Assistant County Auditor Julie Kiley will serve as the new Williamson County auditor following the retirement of County Auditor Jerri Jones in December. Her appointment was announced by the Williamson County district judges Tuesday, December 20.
San José neighborhood resident Alma Espinoza is with her grandson, 4-year-old Reign Cruz, as they stand next to a tribute to her daughter and his mother, Alexandra Chavarria, who died in a car accident on Interstate 35 one year ago December 20 at age 26. Mr. Espinoza wanted to do something special to mark the day. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

San José neighborhood resident Alma Espinoza is with her grandson, 4-year-old Reign Cruz, as they stand next to a tribute to her daughter and his mother, Alexandra Chavarria, who died in a car accident on Interstate 35 one year ago December 20 at age 26. Mr. Espinoza wanted to do something special to mark the day. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

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PHOTO: A winter remembrance

Andy Sharp
Sunday, December 25, 2022
San José neighborhood resident Alma Espinoza is with her grandsons, 4-year-old Reign Cruz and Noah Cruz, 8, as they stand next to a tribute to her daughter and their mother, Alexandra Chavarria, who died in a car accident on Interstate 35 one year ago December 20 at age 26.
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