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Frank Espinosa Jr. received an encased Congressional Record in recognition for Congressional Veteran Commendation award, an American flag, and a John Carter challenge coin for his community service efforts. (Photo courtesy Frank Espinosa)

Frank Espinosa Jr. received an encased Congressional Record in recognition for Congressional Veteran Commendation award, an American flag, and a John Carter challenge coin for his community service efforts. (Photo courtesy Frank Espinosa)

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Georgetown veteran gets congressional award from John Carter

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Navy veteran Frank Espinosa Jr. might be well-known in town for his participation in Georgetown’s veteran groups and The Caring Place, but his community contributions were put in a spotlight in December through Representative John Carter’s Congressional Veteran Commendation Program.
Owners of La Vaquerita Creamery, Yozoe Delatorre and Modesto Arismendi, show off a Mangonada— their best seller.

Owners of La Vaquerita Creamery, Yozoe Delatorre and Modesto Arismendi, show off a Mangonada— their best seller.

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Business briefs: La Vaquerita Creamery offers specialty Mexican ice cream

Abbey Archer
Thursday, January 8, 2026
La Vaquerita Creamery opened January 3 and serves farm-to-cone Mexican ice cream made fresh each day. The menu has sweet, sour and unique spicy options— including the Cantario with tequila ice cream or the Mango Sorbet with Tajin.
Georgetown residents make their way along Martin Luther King Jr. Street as they participate in the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day march and celebration held at Macedonia Baptist Church on Monday, January 20, 2025. (Sun Archive)

Georgetown residents make their way along Martin Luther King Jr. Street as they participate in the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day march and celebration held at Macedonia Baptist Church on Monday, January 20, 2025. (Sun Archive)

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Georgetown events

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
The third Monday of January is always reserved for Martin Luther King Jr. Day to remember the civil rights leader and his contributions to the people of the United States and beyond. In Georgetown, there are three events that take place annually to honor the legacy of Dr. King.
A family takes a walk across the dam over the San Gabriel River on the northern section of San Gabriel Park on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp

A family takes a walk across the dam over the San Gabriel River on the northern section of San Gabriel Park on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Photo by Andy Sharp

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Georgetown says to avoid water at Blue Hole, San Gabriel parks after line failure sends wastewater into river

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
On January 5 at 10 a.m., City of Georgetown Water Utility crews discovered a major wastewater line failure at the Wolf Ranch lift station. The 42-inch wastewater line is located in the south fork of the San Gabriel River, about a quarter mile west of I-35 and behind the Wolf Ranch shopping center.
Grover Trytten and other World War II veterans arrived December 6 in Washington, D.C., courtesy of Honor Flight Austin. The two-day journey marked the second Honor Flight for Mr. Trytten, who is 104 and lives in Georgetown.

Grover Trytten and other World War II veterans arrived December 6 in Washington, D.C., courtesy of Honor Flight Austin. The two-day journey marked the second Honor Flight for Mr. Trytten, who is 104 and lives in Georgetown.

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Going strong at 104, Grover Trytten reflects on Honor Flight, military service

Brad Stutzman
Friday, January 2, 2026
The first thing you notice about Grover Trytten is his handshake. It’s a good one. Plenty of men have firm grips. But how many are around to be shaking hands at age 104? Let alone with a friendly confidence that makes a visitor forget the gentleman in question was born before movies had sound.
Justice Marquez Washington

Justice Marquez Washington

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Suspect charged with capital murder in Sun City double homicide

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Justice Marquez Washington, who was a person of interest in a December 5 double homicide and house fire in Sun City on Pipe Creek Lane, has been arrested for the offense of capital murder of James William Yost, 76, and Kenneth Michael Wade Clanton, 33.
Justin Tullos, owner of Phineas Laboratory, doing work while his service dog Hercules lays on his lap. Photo courtesy of Phineas Laboratory

Justin Tullos, owner of Phineas Laboratory, doing work while his service dog Hercules lays on his lap. Photo courtesy of Phineas Laboratory

Caribbean food comes to Round Rock - Business Briefs

Abbey Archer
Monday, December 29, 2025
Island Riddim Jerk & BBQ Grill opened in Round Rock at 200 University Boulevard, Ste. 350,on November 22. The family-run restaurant offers traditional Jamaican food including Jerk Chicken, Curry Chicken and BBQ ribs.

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Georgetown library card fees to rise for nonresidents

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, December 26, 2025
Starting January 1, Georgetown Public Library card annual fees for those who live outside Georgetown’s city limits will increase.Nonresident fees will now be $100, or $80 for seniors who live outside the city. These are increases of about $65 and $50, respectively, compared to previous fees.
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