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American Legion Post 174 recognizes David’s Barber Shop

American Legion Post 174 recognizes David’s Barber Shop

American Legion Post 174 recognizes David’s Barber Shop

News Staff
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
American Legion Post 174 presented a Certificate of Appreciation to David’s Barber Shop October 7 for the business’ support of the Post’s clothing collections for at-risk veterans and people experiencing homelessness. The barber shop has assisted the Post with this project for the past five years.

City to host riverbank cleanup November 12

News Staff
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Help keep Georgetown tidy during an upcoming riverbank cleanup hosted from 9-10 a.m., November 12, in Rivery Park, 1125 Woodlawn Avenue. Volunteers can check into the event at 8:30 a.m. that morning.
Candidates speak at the Williamson County Retired Teachers Association forum earlier this month.

Candidates speak at the Williamson County Retired Teachers Association forum earlier this month.

State House and Senate candidates support increase in retired teachers’annuities

News Staff
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
At the Williamson County Retired Teachers Association’s candidate forum, Central Texas candidates for Texas House and Senate agree on one thing — retired teachers and school employees deserve a cost-of-living adjustment in their annuities in the 2023 Session of the Texas Legislature.

Senior University offers Take A Friend To Class day

News Staff
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Senior University, a nonprofit, volunteer-driven organization that offers classes to people over the age of 50, invites members to bring one of their friends to class for free next week. Members enrolled in fall classes can bring a friend to class from October 31-November 5.
Arts festival kicks off on South Main

Arts festival kicks off on South Main

Arts festival kicks off on South Main

News Staff
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Amie Gonser, a member of the Austin/Round Rock Plein Air Painters group, works on a painting along Ninth Street during the inaugural South Main Arts Festival Saturday.
Cheers to 60 years of Georgetown Rotary

Cheers to 60 years of Georgetown Rotary

Cheers to 60 years of Georgetown Rotary

News Staff
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
George Lourigan, Ciro Gonzalez, Cat Phelps and Gene Davenport collect for a moment before the anniversary ceremony begins. Cat Phelps welcomes everyone to the brunch Friday Denise White brought her dog, Willow, to the celebration.
Kayla Pettengill, a member of Georgetown’s American Heritage Girls Troop 1045, pauses while placing name tags on flags at the Georgetown Rotary Club’s annual Field of Honor on its opening day at San Gabriel Park November 7, 2020. SUN ARCHIVE

Kayla Pettengill, a member of Georgetown’s American Heritage Girls Troop 1045, pauses while placing name tags on flags at the Georgetown Rotary Club’s annual Field of Honor on its opening day at San Gabriel Park November 7, 2020. SUN ARCHIVE

Field of Honor brings weeklong patriotic celebration

News Staff
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Celebrate patriotism and remember the veterans who have served in the United States military at the sixth annual Field of Honor. Sponsored by Rotary Club of Georgetown, the week of activities takes place November 5-13.
Trailers lay on their sides Tuesday morning near Interstate 35 south of Jarrell after Monday evening’s storm. KATHERINE ANTHONY

Trailers lay on their sides Tuesday morning near Interstate 35 south of Jarrell after Monday evening’s storm. KATHERINE ANTHONY

Tornado causes property damage, overturned trailers near Jarrell

News Staff
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
A tornado touched down in the north part of the county Monday evening as a cold front passed through the region, bringing high winds, rain and lightning. As of Tuesday morning, no loss of life had been reported, but damage was recorded in Jarrell.
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