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First Responding Home Inspections founder Ross Black, a former Georgetown firefighter, inspects a fence in a client’s backyard.

First Responding Home Inspections founder Ross Black, a former Georgetown firefighter, inspects a fence in a client’s backyard.

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Abbey Archer
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Retired Georgetown firefighter Ross Black has launched his company First Responding Home Inspections to continue his commitment of keeping the community safe. He offers home inspections including elevation measurements, sewer scope inspections and sprinkler evaluations. Mr.
New parents Hillary and Patrick McClellan, left, testify in Williamson County’s County Court-at-Law courtroom to adopt toddler Jonah, center right, on for National Adoption Day, November 7. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

New parents Hillary and Patrick McClellan, left, testify in Williamson County’s County Court-at-Law courtroom to adopt toddler Jonah, center right, on for National Adoption Day, November 7. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Adoption Day: Families, officials celebrate children finding their forever homes

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Running around the County Court-at-Law courtroom, toddler Jonah McClellan grinned from ear-to-ear while playing with balloons with his new older sister, Riley, on Friday morning.
U.S. Senator John Cornyn, right, hosts a camping rally event at Mesquite Creek Outfitters on the Georgetown Square on Tuesday afternoon. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

U.S. Senator John Cornyn, right, hosts a camping rally event at Mesquite Creek Outfitters on the Georgetown Square on Tuesday afternoon. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Senator John Cornyn visits Square, promotes campaign at Mesquite Creek

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
U.S. Senator John Cornyn made an appearance at Mesquite Creek Outfitters on the Georgetown Square on Tuesday afternoon, November 11. Typically, Senator Cornyn makes a stop at Georgetown for the Sun City Veterans Day celebration.
Outside of the Sun City Social Center on November 6, there were signs against the culling of the deer population in the neighborhood. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Outside of the Sun City Social Center on November 6, there were signs against the culling of the deer population in the neighborhood. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Sun City residents express concerns over deer population maintenance

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Outside of the Sun City Social Center ahead of the community’s November 6 board meeting, two signs were placed outside by residents, protesting against the community’s efforts to trap deer and control the animal’s population.
Members of the Georgetown Fire Department’s Pipes and Drums participate in the Parade of Colors at the Georgetown Field of Honor on Sunday, November 9, 2025.

Members of the Georgetown Fire Department’s Pipes and Drums participate in the Parade of Colors at the Georgetown Field of Honor on Sunday, November 9, 2025.

Photos from this year's Field of Honor in Georgetown

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Georgetown Foundation, the Field of Honor, in its 10th year, will continue until November 16 in San Gabriel Park.   Photos by Andy Sharp 
Robin Land is this year’s Sun City champion.

Robin Land is this year’s Sun City champion.

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The Texas Golfer: Robin Land takes Sun City 2025 championship

Doug Kienitz
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
The Sun City women’s nine-hole golfers have crowned their champion for 2025, and she’s a native Texan.Robin Land, who hails from the West Texas community of Pecos captured the title in the finals on October 28. The women had played Sun City courses over a two-week span to determine the victor.
A $44.5 million VA Clinic is coming to Round Rock in the winter of 2027. Illustration courtesy of Canaan Brumley.

A $44.5 million VA Clinic is coming to Round Rock in the winter of 2027. Illustration courtesy of Canaan Brumley.

VA to set up shop in Round Rock

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, November 10, 2025
The Department of Veterans Affairs is bringing a new, state-of-the-art medical clinic to Round Rock by winter 2027.   The new $44.
Jim Watters, a Vietnam Air Force veteran, is joined by his wife Dianne as they post a flag honoring Jim’s father, Jim Watters Sr., a World War II Navy veteran, on November 9, 2024.

Jim Watters, a Vietnam Air Force veteran, is joined by his wife Dianne as they post a flag honoring Jim’s father, Jim Watters Sr., a World War II Navy veteran, on November 9, 2024.

Field of Honor, veterans events happening this week

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, November 10, 2025
The annual Sun City Veterans Day Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, November 11, at the Georgetown-Williamson County Veterans Memorial Plaza, at 2 Texas Drive at 11 a.m. The East View High School band and orchestra will provide music beginning at 10:45 a.m.This year’s guest speaker is Colonel Paul F.
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