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Lita Hernandez, front right, performs with Mariachi Espuelas during Georgetown’s Dia de los Muertos, held Saturday November 1, 2025 in the South Main Arts District along 9th Street. The event included music and dance performances throughout the day. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Lita Hernandez, front right, performs with Mariachi Espuelas during Georgetown’s Dia de los Muertos, held Saturday November 1, 2025 in the South Main Arts District along 9th Street. The event included music and dance performances throughout the day. Photo by Andy Sharp.

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Out and About: Georgetown celebrates Day of the Dead

Linda Dwyer
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Día de los Muertos originated in Mexico but was celebrated locally with beautiful symbols, traditions and imagery in the remembrance of loved ones.The joyful three-day holiday starts October 31 with the Day of the Little Angels when spirits of deceased children visit their families.
J.W. Perry’s house, cir.1910.

J.W. Perry’s house, cir.1910.

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Descendants honor Perry Cemetery with historic dedication

Linda Dwyer
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
All Hallows’ Eve on October 31 precedes All Saints’ Day on November 1 and All Souls’ Day on November 2. The three consecutive Christian days, called Allhallowtide, traditionally include cemetery visits to honor the dead and to reflect on our own mortality.
The Grove in Coryell County looks like an old western movie set. Photos by Linda Dwyer

The Grove in Coryell County looks like an old western movie set. Photos by Linda Dwyer

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Out and About: A ghost-town day trip to kick off fall

Linda Dwyer
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
When fall arrives it’s time to hit the road. My recent outing was a bus trip organized by Jerilee Prather. The popular and much appreciated trip planner is helping Sun City residents make memories one trip at a time.

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Out and About: 40 years in the United States for IKEA

Linda Dwyer
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
In 1985, Ronald Reagan began his second term as president, and Mikhail Gorbachev became the new Soviet leader.  The Live Aid concert raised awareness for famine in Africa and the first version of Microsoft Windows was released. In Texas, the first Adopt-a-Highway sign went up.

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Lifelong Learners starts fall session with free lecture series

Linda Dwyer
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Lifelong Learners Georgetown, formerly Senior University, is a continuing education community that has provided adult courses for over two decades.Volunteers with outstanding credentials give in-person presentations on the arts, science, history, technology, geography, medicine, music and more.
Fletcher’s co-owner Amber Fletcher with the company’s mascot Mr. Corny at the State Fair of Texas. Photo courtesy Thomas Garza

Fletcher’s co-owner Amber Fletcher with the company’s mascot Mr. Corny at the State Fair of Texas. Photo courtesy Thomas Garza

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Corny Dogs at the State Fair of Texas

Linda Dwyer
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
The annual State Fair of Texas, held in Dallas at Fair Park, begins the last Friday in September and lasts for 24 days. The event features family-friendly activities, a car show, rodeo, pig races, live music and countless food options.
Chicago Club president Jim Bonk grabs a slice of chocolate cake to celebrate Pope Leo XIV. Photo by Linda Dwyer

Chicago Club president Jim Bonk grabs a slice of chocolate cake to celebrate Pope Leo XIV. Photo by Linda Dwyer

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OUT AND ABOUT: Sun City’s Chicagoans enjoy a papal party

Linda Dwyer
Thursday, August 28, 2025
An enticing invitation arrived in my emails. It was one I never anticipated, but was excited to accept.“Dear Chicago Club Member: Pope Leo XIV, an Illinois native son, is now continuing the work of the Catholic Church in Rome. We are hosting a ‘Papal Party’ in his honor.
Following the 1996 July Fourth kids' parade in Georgetown, Garrett and Chyenne Daniels clown around in their patriotic attire. (Sun archive)

Following the 1996 July Fourth kids' parade in Georgetown, Garrett and Chyenne Daniels clown around in their patriotic attire. (Sun archive)

Presidents, Independence Day celebrations and Georgetown events

Linda Dwyer
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Independence Day is a time to reflect and give thanks for our freedoms. The holiday began with the Declaration of Independence from Great Britain in 1776.It’s been a federal holiday since 1941.
Former Georgetown Area Parkinson’s Support Executive Director Mary Jane Berry has passed the torch to Georgetown resident James Lavender. The group helps spread awareness while helping those suffering with Parkinson’s disease.

Former Georgetown Area Parkinson’s Support Executive Director Mary Jane Berry has passed the torch to Georgetown resident James Lavender. The group helps spread awareness while helping those suffering with Parkinson’s disease.

Georgetown Parkinson’s group sees new leadership, continued community service

Linda Dwyer
Friday, April 4, 2025
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and World Parkinson Day is April 11. Happy birthday to James Parkinson, the English surgeon whose 1817 work described what would later be named Parkinson’s disease. The Parkinson color and symbol is the red tulip named for James Parkinson.
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