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Drive-through voter registration set for October 7-8

The Williamson County League of Women Voters will hold two drive-through voter registration events 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., October 7, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., October 8. Registration will take place at the Jester Williamson County Annex, 1801 East Old Settlers Boulevard in Round Rock.
About 17-acres of land, shown here in brown, was rezoned from high-density multi-family to single-family, making it consistent with the single-family section south of it. The land is part of a 157-acre tract being developed by Lennar Homes.

About 17-acres of land, shown here in brown, was rezoned from high-density multi-family to single-family, making it consistent with the single-family section south of it. The land is part of a 157-acre tract being developed by Lennar Homes.

Georgetown council grants subdivision rezone

Roughly 17 acres of land was rezoned by Georgetown City Council September 27 from high-density multi-family to single- family residential.
— Photo by Andy Sharp

— Photo by Andy Sharp

Raptor Rehab

Desiree LaVigne holds a Great Horned Owl named Moxie during a session about rehabilitating wild birds at Berry Springs Park and Preserve coordinated by Friends of Berry Springs Park on Saturday.
— Photos by Andy Sharp

— Photos by Andy Sharp

Fiesta Georgetown

Georgetown Members of Round Rock Ballet Folklorico perform during Fiesta Georgetown on Saturday. The event was held at the Georgetown City Center, adjacent to the Georgetown Public Library. Photos by ANDY SHARP
Isabela Caneda participated in an internship through Ladders for Leaders.

Isabela Caneda participated in an internship through Ladders for Leaders.

Nonprofit puts high school students on ladder to success

Like many nonprofit founders, LaKissa Bright saw a need and figured out a way to address it when she launched Ladders for Leaders. A mother of two and member of the Round Rock PTA, Ms.
DR. DAVID GRIFFIN

DR. DAVID GRIFFIN

Dr. David Griffin announces retirement

Dr. David Griffin has faithfully served First Baptist Church, Georgetown for over 35 years. The members of First Baptist invite you to a retirement celebration honoring the faithfulness of God through Dr. Griffin’s ministry. Please come Sunday, October 9, 2022 at 2 p.m. to the gym.
From left, Assistant Director Christopher Courtland, Post 174 Commander BJ MacMillan and Post Program Coordinator Marilyn Campbell help deliver clothes September 16. COURTESY BJ MACMILLAN

From left, Assistant Director Christopher Courtland, Post 174 Commander BJ MacMillan and Post Program Coordinator Marilyn Campbell help deliver clothes September 16. COURTESY BJ MACMILLAN

American Legion Post 174 delivers donations for homeless veterans

American Legion Post 174 made deliveries of clothing for veterans experiencing homelessness on September 7 and 16 to Operation Stand Down Central Texas in Copperas Cove west of Fort Hood.
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Carol Light guest speaker at WCAG meeting

The October 4 Williamson County Art Guild meeting presenter is local artist Carol Light, one of the founders of the guild. She is a 92-years-old artist and is still going strong with an upcoming solo show at the Georgetown Art Center in February 2023.