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Cook's Corner: Nutritious, low calorie meals to try

Laurie Locke
Thursday, January 23, 2025
This week, I’m sharing recipes that I’ve made recently that are full of nutritious ingredients, low in calories and delicious. I’m doing my best to keep processed foods out of my menus whenever possible and to cook at home so I know what’s going into what I’m eating.
Joe Plunkett, with the Cemetery Restoration Volunteers, touches a gravestone his group restored at the circa 1851 McFadin Cemetery on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Plunkett and his group led the effort to restore this cemetery near the San Gabriel River in recent years. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Joe Plunkett, with the Cemetery Restoration Volunteers, touches a gravestone his group restored at the circa 1851 McFadin Cemetery on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Plunkett and his group led the effort to restore this cemetery near the San Gabriel River in recent years. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Restoring Williamson County's lost cemeteries

Andy Sharp
Monday, October 28, 2024
October 31 is the first of three days dedicated by various cultures to remembering the dead. In some Christian churches, Halloween is followed by All Saints’ Day and then by All Souls’ Day. In Mexico, this time is called Dia de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead.
Kyle Massey is the owner of Lone Star Lettuce Growers, a hydroponic farm in Georgetown.

Kyle Massey is the owner of Lone Star Lettuce Growers, a hydroponic farm in Georgetown.

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Tastes of the town: Lettuce and hydroponic growing in Georgetown

Linda Dwyer
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Drought restrictions make farming especially difficult. Ironically growing produce in water uses 90 percent less water.  Innovative hydroponic gardening  provides oxygen, water, nutrient solution and temperature control for plants to thrive indoors.

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Cook's Corner: Kid’s home-baked recipes nothing to scoff at

Laurie Locke
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
This week I have three new recipes for baking. Two of them were made last week by Nora and Miles, my grandchildren who live in The Woodlands. Son Collin is really good at taking the time to teach them cooking skills, and baking is high on their list.
“Adoration,” a French silk dye on Habotai silk by Laura Fox-Wallis, is on display at St. David’s Healing Arts gallery until June 23.

“Adoration,” a French silk dye on Habotai silk by Laura Fox-Wallis, is on display at St. David’s Healing Arts gallery until June 23.

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Art Scapes: LaWann Tull’s solo exhibit comes to the library

Ellen Greeney
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
The tragic loss of a beloved daughter catapulted LaWann Tull back into the world of painting. She retreated to a small medieval village in Italy three times to study with master artist Vie Dunn-Harr.  Ms.
Robert Halstrom and his dog Ladybug relax near day's end at what was once Granger United Methodist Church on Monday, May 22. Halstrom and his wife Joanne bought the circa 1904 church in 2019. The project has continued since then, but then Joanne was dealt a a life-altering accident in March 2022. The project has been put on hold for months, but slowly, Halstrom is back at work. Photos by Andy Sharp

Robert Halstrom and his dog Ladybug relax near day's end at what was once Granger United Methodist Church on Monday, May 22. Halstrom and his wife Joanne bought the circa 1904 church in 2019. The project has continued since then, but then Joanne was dealt a a life-altering accident in March 2022. The project has been put on hold for months, but slowly, Halstrom is back at work. Photos by Andy Sharp

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Follow the Light: For couple, Granger church restoration an exercise of passion, patience and preservation

Andy Sharp
Friday, May 26, 2023
It’s been quite a while since the last visit to what was once Granger First United Methodist Church, an iconic structure at the corner of South Granger and East Elm streets.   Since May is National Preservation Month, it’s a good time for a project update. A little backstory.
“Bicycle Arch” photograph by Ellen Greeney captures a lone biker riding in Mackinac Island State Park in Michigan on Lake Huron. The Arch Rock is nearly 15 stories tall of natural limestone. Photo by Ellen Greeney

“Bicycle Arch” photograph by Ellen Greeney captures a lone biker riding in Mackinac Island State Park in Michigan on Lake Huron. The Arch Rock is nearly 15 stories tall of natural limestone. Photo by Ellen Greeney

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Art Scapes: Charlie Favret’s art featured at Papi’s Pies

Ellen Greeney
Saturday, May 20, 2023
Charlie Favret is president of the Round Rock Arts organization and is the latest solo artist exhibiting at Papi’s Pies in Round Rock. “The Beauty Within” is his collection of 20 abstract macro pieces in creative arrangements. “This solo exhibition is very special to me,” he said.

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TASTES: Mothers loved everywhere around the globe

Linda Dwyer
Sunday, May 14, 2023
In the United States, the second Sunday in May has been an official holiday since 1914. However, honoring mom is done around the world in various traditions. I became aware of this when my daughter, who lives in Scotland, told me she was celebrating Mother’s Day in March.
Austin Avenue as photographed in the early years of the Main Street Program in the 1980s.

Austin Avenue as photographed in the early years of the Main Street Program in the 1980s.

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BiblioFiles: Learn about Georgetown during National Preservation Month

News Staff
Sunday, May 7, 2023
Come to downtown Georgetown during the month of May and you might spot bright orange stickers reading “This Place Matters.” These signs draw attention to the fact that May is National Preservation Month. This year’s theme is “people saving places.
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