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Easy summertime cooking to keep your cool

Laurie Locke
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
This week I’m keeping it very cool with four new recipes for easy summertime “cooking.” These first two come from faithful Sun reader Kelly Clayman, who made them and served them to her family recently with great results.
Artwork by Courtney Brewer, who was the “People’s Choice” Award winner at the Williamson County Art Guild Gallery for June.

Artwork by Courtney Brewer, who was the “People’s Choice” Award winner at the Williamson County Art Guild Gallery for June.

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The genius of Chihuly has arrived in Round Rock

Ellen Greeney
Thursday, July 16, 2026
The “Ruby Sunstone Pineapple,” created by world-renowned glass sculptor Dale Chihuly, has arrived, been installed and is ready for public viewing at the City Arts Center in downtown Round Rock at 216 East Main Street.The 9-foot-by-6-foot sculpture is composed of more than 200 individually...

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Cook’s Corner: A taste of Germany, years in the making

Laurie Locke
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
A "few" years ago when I was at Austin College, the A Cappella Choir went on a concert tour in Europe, and while we were in Germany, it had been arranged for us to split up into small groups and go to homes in Berlin for a family dinner with a host family.
Indigo Spires Salvia in Judy Marrou’s garden.

Indigo Spires Salvia in Judy Marrou’s garden.

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Welcome to my Garden: Salvias Stand up to Central Texas Heat

News Staff
Friday, June 19, 2026
Here's a piece of "sage" advice: plant salvias in your garden! Take a walk through almost any Central Texas garden and chances are you will come upon at least one type of salvia.Salvia is the largest genus of plants in the mint family and is also commonly referred to as sage.
Vincent is at the Penfold Theatre this month. Photo by Linda Dwyer

Vincent is at the Penfold Theatre this month. Photo by Linda Dwyer

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Penfold Theatre presents ‘Vincent’

Linda Dwyer
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Artist Vincent van Gogh became famous for his expressive colors and bold brushstrokes. He once declared, “I would rather die of passion than of boredom.” The one-person play Vincent explores the passions of the artist through the words of his devoted brother, Theo.
Bertram’s Globe Theatre will host The Glen Collins Band for Honky Tonk Wednesday June 3.

Bertram’s Globe Theatre will host The Glen Collins Band for Honky Tonk Wednesday June 3.

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Two chances for honky tonk music, at the Palace and Globe theatres

Ellen Greeney
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
The Georgetown Palace Theatre will host Western swing musician Georgia Parker for an unforgettable performance of jazzy, bluesy, honky tonk music June 6 at the Doug Smith Performance Center.
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