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Doctor's Notes: It may be time for one of the most important health screenings you can get
News Staff
By Ramesh Srinivasan, MD, MBA, MSMarch is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and it’s time to talk about something many people tend to ignore: colon health.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
One of Evie Walberg’s artworks in the “Palette & Palate” exhibit hosted by Round Rock Arts at TXST.
Art Scapes: Three new art exhibits at the Georgetown library
Ellen Greeney
Three new art installations grace the walls of the Georgetown Public Library at 402 West Eighth Street.For animals galore, visit the library’s Cafe Gallery to see Don Ballard’s “If You Can’t Get to the Zoo, the Zoo Will Come to You.
Friday, February 13, 2026
Melancholy Paradise: To live without regret
Brad Stutzman
My father was an easy man to like and a hard man to know. The inner workings each person has, the inner workings that make each of us who we are; these he kept to himself. Had he been a watch, we would have, reliably, always known what time it was.
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Jason and Sonja Flanagan own German Roots Bakery and sell at the farmers market. Photos by Linda Dwyer
Tastes of the Town: European flavors at Georgetown farmers markets
Linda Dwyer
Farmers markets are valued for fresh, locally-grown produce. At the Sun City Farmers Market, I recently found vendors selling prepared goods that reflect their home countries.German Roots Bakery — owned by Jason and Sonja Flanagan — was inspired by Sonja's childhood in Germany.
Sunday, January 18, 2026
Out and About: Lifelong Learners looking at spring schedule
Linda Dwyer
Lifelong Learners Georgetown Texas recently reminded me to renew my membership. “We hope you’ll keep in mind some of the great values of membership in Lifelong Learners GTX.”Georgetown has a deep history in adult education.
Thursday, January 8, 2026
A large, purple cherry type Althea tomato. Photo courtesy Norfolk Healthy Produce
Wilco Extension Office: Purple tomatoes from snapdragon plants
Williamson County Extension Office
Tomatoes are by far the most popular garden fruit/vegetable in the USA. The characteristics of tomato plants have completely changed over the years. Original native tomato plants from South America have tiny, unpalatable and sometimes toxic fruits.
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Strings & Things: The new year continues to bring live music to Wilco
Ellen Greeney
Williamson County is home to a multitude of live music genres from rock and country to classical and symphonic. Come and enjoy the tunes, rhythms and sounds of local talent during this holiday season as the new year begins.December 313 p.m.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Doctor's Notes: How to celebrate without a trip to the ER this holiday season
News Staff
By the time December rolls around, many of us are knee-deep in planning holiday dinners, stringing lights across our rooftops and packing the car for a trip to grandma’s house.
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Art Scapes: Georgetown Arts and Culture grants deadline approaching
Ellen Greeney
The Georgetown Arts and Culture Program distributes grants twice a year for art, music, theatre, dance, literary and cultural heritage events and programs taking place in Georgetown.
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Chet Garner talks about traveling across Texas.
Out and About: State pride lives
Linda Dwyer
There’s no place like home for the holidays, but for most of us, our homes change over a lifetime.Recently, my husband and I had the opportunity to honor the two states we spent most of our years in. It started with a presentation by Georgetown’s local celeb, Chet Garner.
Thursday, December 11, 2025