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An aerial satellite view shows a collection of quarries in central Williamson County along Ronald Reagan Boulevard and Highway 195. The exposed sand and limestone at the quarries allows them to stick out as light spots on the map. Courtesy Coalition for Responsible Aggregate Mining

An aerial satellite view shows a collection of quarries in central Williamson County along Ronald Reagan Boulevard and Highway 195. The exposed sand and limestone at the quarries allows them to stick out as light spots on the map. Courtesy Coalition for Responsible Aggregate Mining

Wilco quarry neighbors eye County Advisory Council as possible path to co-existence with expanding aggregate industry

Katherine Hamilton
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Williamson County is home to more quarries than any other Texas county, with 37 active quarry sites in 2024. Can Williamson County quarry owners and homeowners living near aggregate operations learn to get along?
Former New York University faculty member Jim Spellos had Sun CIty residents spellbound with his recent presentation about artificial intelligence technology.

Former New York University faculty member Jim Spellos had Sun CIty residents spellbound with his recent presentation about artificial intelligence technology.

Sun City residents pack artificial intelligence presentation

Linda Dwyer
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Artificial intelligence is a technology that has grabbed a lot of attention, and is constantly growing and changing.  Jim Spellos presented “Everything You Need to Know About AI — But Didn’t Know to Ask” to 400-plus Sun City residents September 13.
The waiting room for Baylor Scott & White provides access to multiple departments within the hospital. (Courtesy Baylor Scott & White)

The waiting room for Baylor Scott & White provides access to multiple departments within the hospital. (Courtesy Baylor Scott & White)

Georgetown’s Baylor Scott & White expands coverage

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, August 4, 2023
Sun City’s Baylor Scott & White clinic at 4945 Williams Drive has expanded in order to provide more services to its patients. The clinic added 15,000 square feet of space, updated their facility and added new specialties and providers.
Wild turkeys in Sun City gather for a drink out of a bird bath. Photo by Barbara Luna

Wild turkeys in Sun City gather for a drink out of a bird bath. Photo by Barbara Luna

Sun City learns about wildlife in heatwaves

Linda Dwyer
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Dangerous heat has already been the focus this summer in Central Texas. While some residents plan to stay indoors to beat the weather until the fall, wildlife doesn’t have that option. Sun City Nature Club recently hosted an event titled “The Impact of Summer on Wildlife.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott speaks to a large crowd gathered at the Sun City Texas Community Association Memorial Day observance held Monday, May 29.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott speaks to a large crowd gathered at the Sun City Texas Community Association Memorial Day observance held Monday, May 29.

Photos: Governor Greg Abbott speaks at Sun City Memorial Day service

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Texas Governor Greg Abbott spoke to a large crowd gathered at the Sun City Texas Community Association Memorial Day observance held Monday, May 29. The service honored the men and women of the U.S. armed forces who have  given their lives in service to the country.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott will come to Sun City as a special guest speaker at the community’s annual Memorial Day ceremony.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott will come to Sun City as a special guest speaker at the community’s annual Memorial Day ceremony.

Governor Greg Abbott coming to Sun City for Memorial Day program

Brigid Cooley
Sunday, May 7, 2023
Texas Governor Greg Abbott will come to Sun City as a special guest speaker at the community’s annual Memorial Day ceremony. This year’s event begins at 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 29, at the Georgetown-Williamson County Veterans Memorial Plaza, 2 Texas Drive.
Sun City homeowner Kirk Kelley points to the hole in his porch wall made by a bullet of unknown origin. Photo by Katherine Anthony

Sun City homeowner Kirk Kelley points to the hole in his porch wall made by a bullet of unknown origin. Photo by Katherine Anthony

Georgetown Police investigating stray bullets that struck Sun City homes

Katherine Hamilton
Saturday, April 29, 2023
When Kirk and Kate Kelley purchased their Sun City home last September, they never expected a bullet would one day shoot through their screened back porch and embed itself in a wall. That’s what happened, though, sometime recently, Mr. Kelley said. The bullet was discovered on April 25.
Cubs fans Sue Bryson, Bill Hougesen and Jim Bonk watch a game in Sun City on opening day. Photo by Linda Dwyer

Cubs fans Sue Bryson, Bill Hougesen and Jim Bonk watch a game in Sun City on opening day. Photo by Linda Dwyer

Sun City Illinois/Chicago Club embraces baseball season

Linda Dwyer
Friday, April 14, 2023
Spring is a time of new beginnings including the start of baseball season. Thirty Major League Baseball teams kicked off the season March 30, the first time since 1968 that every team played their opening game on the same day. Fans watched 15 exciting games around the country.
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