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Michael Valencia stands with his wife, Tanya, in front of the Gator Toes bag sealer. The machine can seal 30 bags per minute. Photo by Abbey Archer

Michael Valencia stands with his wife, Tanya, in front of the Gator Toes bag sealer. The machine can seal 30 bags per minute. Photo by Abbey Archer

Mikey V’s builds new manufacturing facility in Jarrell

Abbey Archer
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Pepper, Dill Pickle Jalapeño and Moroccan Madness hot sauces are only the tip of the iceberg of what is being produced at the new manufacturing facility in Jarrell. With the new machines, Mikey V’s is growing from producing 4,800 to 18,000 bottles of hot sauce per day.
The exterior of the Farmer’s Commons restaurant and tasting room. Located at 111 Via Francesco, Florence.

The exterior of the Farmer’s Commons restaurant and tasting room. Located at 111 Via Francesco, Florence.

Italian-inspired vineyard, event space growing in Florence

Abbey Archer
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
The Vineyard at Florence is a Tuscan-style resort featuring a boutique hotel, villas, event spaces, a wine tasting room and a restaurant that’s become a destination for visitors.
Todd Pettengill stands holding one of his bowling balls at Lucky Strike Georgetown located at 1010 North Austin Avenue. Mr. Pettengill brings a rolling bag with four balls, of varying weights, to choose from depending on lane conditions. Photo by Abbey Archer

Todd Pettengill stands holding one of his bowling balls at Lucky Strike Georgetown located at 1010 North Austin Avenue. Mr. Pettengill brings a rolling bag with four balls, of varying weights, to choose from depending on lane conditions. Photo by Abbey Archer

Bowling builds personal ties

Abbey Archer
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Todd Pettengill started bowling in team leagues at Lucky Strike Georgetown, which is owned and operated by Bowlero, last year. “League bowling is really fun,” Mr. Pettengill said. “I joined because I'm retired and my daughter kind of pushed me.
Keynote speaker Shilo Harris, right, receives a brick from Diane Klutz, the Veteran’s Memorial Advisory Group Chairwoman, that will be placed in Sun City’s Veteran’s Memorial Plaza. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Keynote speaker Shilo Harris, right, receives a brick from Diane Klutz, the Veteran’s Memorial Advisory Group Chairwoman, that will be placed in Sun City’s Veteran’s Memorial Plaza. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Sun City honors community with Patriot Day event

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Throughout Shilo Harris’ keynote speech at the Sun City Patriot Day Ceremony on September 11, his West Texas drawl filled stories of him hat shopping, recalling the importance of 9/11 and spending time with his family.

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Writers’ League meeting highlights collaboration efforts

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
The San Gabriel Writers’ League will present “Success through Collaboration” in its upcoming hybrid meeting, Thursday, October 2, from 7-8 p.m.Authors Caryn Cross Hawk, Kerry Dashnaw and Clementine Msengi will discuss how they collaborated on presentations at events and promoted their books in...

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Georgetown’s $1.3 billion budget finalized

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Georgetown City Council approved the second reading of the proposed 35.3 cent tax rate and $1.3 billion total budget for Fiscal Year 2026 during the September 9 city council meeting. Both will go into effect October 1.
Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder, left, and County Judge Steven Snell, center, spoke about development in Georgetown and the county at a panel hosted by Glenn Hart, right. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder, left, and County Judge Steven Snell, center, spoke about development in Georgetown and the county at a panel hosted by Glenn Hart, right. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Area leaders talk county development, economy

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, September 11, 2025
During a September 3 discussion at the Palace Theatre about growth in Williamson County, Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder, County Judge Steve Snell and Georgetown Economic Development Director Cameron Goodman outlined changes to Georgetown and Williamson County’s economy and how the area is using...
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