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Author: AnnMarie Kennon

Independence Day Special • Becoming an American

June 30, 2021 AnnMarie Kennon

Gathering for church, earning success through hard work, speaking freely without fear of retribution—for most of us, it’s hard to…

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Posted in: Features, Six-Pack of... Filed under: alexander polansky, celtic viking studio, daniel bethapudi, independence day, juan andrade, lupe andrade, naturalized citizens

Why Georgetown is an Exception (& Exceptional)

AnnMarie Kennon

While national narratives about public safety, defunding police, and general unrest continue to concern many, our city remains peaceful under…

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Posted in: Blue Matters, Columns Filed under: police chiefs best practices, safest city in texas, wayne nero

The Texas we Love… at the Taylor Rodeo

AnnMarie Kennon

Rodeos may not be ranch vs. ranch any more, but prepare for a taste of what makes Texas, Texas and…

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Posted in: Columns, Worth the Drive Filed under: bill gravell, clint chitsey, edwin stojanik, taylor rodeo, taylor rodeo association

Mentor-friend-ship is for Everyone

AnnMarie Kennon

JP3 Offers Opportunities to Help At-Risk Youth The supportive relationship formed between a mentor and mentee is sometimes immediate. More…

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Posted in: Education, Panorama Filed under: evelyn mclean, JP3 mentor program, nora rodriguez

Facts to Blow Your Mind • Take Me Out…

AnnMarie Kennon

In 1963, major league baseball pitcher Gaylord Perry remarked, “They’ll put a man on the moon before I hit a…

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Posted in: Columns, Facts to Blow Your Mind Filed under: babe ruth, baseball, bobby richardson, jackie mitchell, jackie robinson, john dillinger

A “Texas” Kind of Hollywood

AnnMarie Kennon

Never tell a child that a science education necessarily leads to a career in a lab or a clinical environment…

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Posted in: Thriving After 55 Filed under: evel knievel, fredericksburg, gary davis, motorcycle hall of fame

Making a Homestead Permanent

AnnMarie Kennon

Among the happy responsibilities a County Judge has is the ability to designate a Historical Homestead. While in office, Judge…

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Posted in: Thriving After 55 Filed under: family land heritage, historical homestead, judge bill gravell, peggy bailey

What Makes Texas “Texas”? • Traveling Like a Texan

AnnMarie Kennon

Among the many things Texans have to explain about Texas is the special delight (and shared pain) of traveling the…

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Posted in: Features, What Makes Texas, Texas? Filed under: cadillac ranch, fastest interstate, I-35, texas highways

Revolutionary Recipes

AnnMarie Kennon

In keeping with the Independence Day celebration, we refer to ‘Revolutionary’ in a purely historical sense. Practically speaking, these recipes…

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Posted in: Columns, Food Filed under: apple pandowdy, july 4th food, peas new potatoes, salmon egg sauce

Celebrating Juneteenth

AnnMarie Kennon

Juneteenth was named a Federal Holiday just days before, but it has been recognized and celebrated in Georgetown for 69…

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Posted in: Columns, Parting Shots Filed under: chad jackson, juneteenth, mayor josh schroeder, paulette taylor, wesley jarmon

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