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oy Scout Eagle members Cameron Taylor and Joaquin Diaz from Troop 1096 prepare the Thanksgiving Turkey as they pack meals for local families. Photo courtesy of BJ MacMillan.

oy Scout Eagle members Cameron Taylor and Joaquin Diaz from Troop 1096 prepare the Thanksgiving Turkey as they pack meals for local families. Photo courtesy of BJ MacMillan.

Boy Scouts give back to their community

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Last week Boy Scout Troop 1096 participated in the Brown Santa program and helped prepare Thanksgiving meals.  On Monday, November 27, 40 Cub Scouts from Pack 151 gave toys to Brown Santa.
Schedule lays out the events of the Williamson County Livestock Association Show. Courtesy of Williamson County Livestock Association..

Schedule lays out the events of the Williamson County Livestock Association Show. Courtesy of Williamson County Livestock Association..

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Williamson County Livestock showcases kids’ work

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
The Williamson County Livestock Association will host its 78th annual Livestock Show and auction in the Williamson County Expo Center. Lasting a week, the show will begin on Sunday, December 3 with over 500 exhibitors participating in different shows.
An angel ornament hangs on the Tree of Angels Christmas Tree at the Williamson County Courthouse. The ornament recognizes victims of violent crime. Photo courtesy Williamson County.

An angel ornament hangs on the Tree of Angels Christmas Tree at the Williamson County Courthouse. The ornament recognizes victims of violent crime. Photo courtesy Williamson County.

District Attorney set to host remembrance ceremony

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
The Williamson County District Attorney's Office invites residents to the county courthouse for the 11th Annual Tree of Angels at 6 p.m. Tuesday, December 5.

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Biz Briefs

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Blue Corn Harvest Bar and Grill will open a new restaurant in Round Rock. The locally owned restaurant —  which originally opened in Cedar Park in 2012 — is a member of Go Texan which helps promote local farmers and businesses in the casual Southwestern-style menu.

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District Attorney releases sexual assault data

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
The Williamson County District Attorney Special Crimes Unit released the first Sexual Assault Response Team report and presented it to the Commissioners Court during the November 21 meeting.
Chris and Linda Perez pose for a photo at a Local Legend Award Ceremony. Photo courtesy of the City of Round Rock.

Chris and Linda Perez pose for a photo at a Local Legend Award Ceremony. Photo courtesy of the City of Round Rock.

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Round Rock honors couple as ‘Local Legends’

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
The Round Rock Historic Preservation Commission announced this year’s Local Legend Award honorees at the Round Rock City Council meeting on November 16.

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Unemployment decreases across county

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, November 24, 2023
The Texas Workforce Commission released updated unemployment numbers for Central Texas counties for October 2023.  In October, unemployment in Williamson County decreased to 3.5 percent after spending two months at 3.7 percent.

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Healthy holiday foods only require small changes

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, November 23, 2023
As the holidays approach, foods become abundant and healthy eating habits may fall to the wayside.  However, Stacey Palmer — a doctor of nursing p and nurse practitioner St. David’s Georgetow — said recentering the meaning of holidays can help those who are trying to maintain a healthy diet.

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Event guide: Enjoy the holidays in Williamson County

News Staff
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
As the year draws to a close, the Square becomes a twinkling, light-strewn wonderland and the city is full of holiday jaunts. Whether you’re searching for Santa or dreaming of snow, these events will speak to your inner child this Christmas time in Georgetown and Williamson County.
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