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10-year-old Ayva Pereira and her mom Sonia Pereira were very happy with their gift boxes and big stuffed animals during the Georgetown Police Department's Blue Santa distribution, held at the Georgetown Public Safety headquarters on Saturday, December 17. Volunteers gave out gift boxes for 2235 children and over 700 pre-qualified families this year. Georgetown's Blue Santa program began in 2005. (Photo by Andy Sharp)

10-year-old Ayva Pereira and her mom Sonia Pereira were very happy with their gift boxes and big stuffed animals during the Georgetown Police Department's Blue Santa distribution, held at the Georgetown Public Safety headquarters on Saturday, December 17. Volunteers gave out gift boxes for 2235 children and over 700 pre-qualified families this year. Georgetown's Blue Santa program began in 2005. (Photo by Andy Sharp)

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Photos: No blues for Georgetown kids this Christmas

Andy Sharp
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Gift boxes, big stuffed animals and toys were handed out during the Georgetown Police Department's Blue Santa distribution, held at the Georgetown Public Safety headquarters on Saturday, December 17.  Volunteers gave out gift boxes for 2,235 children and over 700 pre-qualified families this year.
A menorah placed near Grace Heritage Center at Ninth and Main Streets, is seen on Sunday, December 18, 2022, the first night of Hanukkah. The menorah, placed by Georgetown's Messiah Echad, will add a light each night beginning at 6 p.m through Hanukkah.

A menorah placed near Grace Heritage Center at Ninth and Main Streets, is seen on Sunday, December 18, 2022, the first night of Hanukkah. The menorah, placed by Georgetown's Messiah Echad, will add a light each night beginning at 6 p.m through Hanukkah.

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Photo: Festival of Lights

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
A menorah placed near Grace Heritage Center at Ninth and Main streets in Georgetown is seen on Sunday, December 18, the first night of Hanukkah. The menorah, placed by Georgetown's Messiah Echad, will add a light each night beginning at 6 p.m through Hanukkah.
Floral Design instructor Amy Beran works with Georgetown High School senior floral students Jasmin Garcia Camargo and Lydia Rojas on creating gingerbread houses incorporating floral elements. (Katherine Anthony)

Floral Design instructor Amy Beran works with Georgetown High School senior floral students Jasmin Garcia Camargo and Lydia Rojas on creating gingerbread houses incorporating floral elements. (Katherine Anthony)

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Georgetown High School floral design pathway attracting growing number of students

Katherine Hamilton
Monday, December 19, 2022
No longer just flowers in a vase, the art of floral design has become a popular class for Georgetown ISD high school students, teacher Amy Beran said. She should know. She’s been the program instructor for 25 years. “This is a career pathway that’s attracting more students every year,” she said.
Robert Baer, center, and his wife Linda, left, chat with Leila Liberman during a Sun City gathering of Congregation Havurah Shalom on Sunday, December 18, the first night of Hanukkah. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

Robert Baer, center, and his wife Linda, left, chat with Leila Liberman during a Sun City gathering of Congregation Havurah Shalom on Sunday, December 18, the first night of Hanukkah. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

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Photos: Hanukkah begins in Sun City

Andy Sharp
Monday, December 19, 2022
A Sun City gathering of Congregation Havurah Shalom on Sunday, December 18, welcomed the first night of Hanukkah.

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Holiday Meals Delivered in desperate need of volunteers this Christmas

News Staff
Monday, December 19, 2022
A yearly Georgetown Christmas tradition will deliver meals to people in need again on December 25.  Holiday Meals Delivered has been bringing a hot Christmas morning meal to families in need for 23 years. The effort is headed up by Beth Jenkins, owner of Pilot’s Choice in Georgetown.
Luminaries adorn the grounds of St. John's United Methodist Church on Thursday, December 15, 2022. The luminaries will shine throughout the Christmas holiday season. The church, located at 311 East University, will conduct live nativities here from Wednesday, December 21 through Friday, December 23, from 6-8 p.m. each evening. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

Luminaries adorn the grounds of St. John's United Methodist Church on Thursday, December 15, 2022. The luminaries will shine throughout the Christmas holiday season. The church, located at 311 East University, will conduct live nativities here from Wednesday, December 21 through Friday, December 23, from 6-8 p.m. each evening. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

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Photos: St. John's luminaries light the way

Andy Sharp
Monday, December 19, 2022
Luminaries adorn the grounds of St. John's United Methodist Church on Thursday, December 15. The luminaries will shine throughout the Christmas holiday season.
Kalena Powell, library assistant, reads to children, including Allie Williams, during storytime in 2015. (Sun Archive)

Kalena Powell, library assistant, reads to children, including Allie Williams, during storytime in 2015. (Sun Archive)

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Georgetown Library shelves old strategic plan, checks out new one for 2023-2026

Brigid Cooley
Monday, December 19, 2022
The Georgetown Public Library is just a step away from adopting its strategic plan for 2023-2026. Library Services Director Sally Miculek gave a presentation on the process during a council workshop Tuesday, December 13.
The Hutto Fire Rescue David “Red” Oman Fire Station No. 3 is the third station located in the Sienna Subdivision. It is at 211 Limmer Loop, Hutto. (Courtesy Hutto Fire Rescue)

The Hutto Fire Rescue David “Red” Oman Fire Station No. 3 is the third station located in the Sienna Subdivision. It is at 211 Limmer Loop, Hutto. (Courtesy Hutto Fire Rescue)

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County Briefs: New Hutto fire station; Commissioners revise public comment rules; and Jarrell gym fundraiser

Kate St. Clair
Sunday, December 18, 2022
Ribbon cutting at Hutto fire station    Williamson county celebrated a ribbon cutting by way of a “fire hose uncoupling” December 14 in Hutto. The Hutto Fire Rescue David “Red” Oman Fire Station No. 3 is the third station located in the Sienna Subdivision. It is at 211 Limmer Loop, Hutto.
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