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Features • Panoramas • Columns

The Holly and the Felony

December 2, 2019 AnnMarie Kennon

We asked our Georgetown law enforcement experts… How many laws does Santa Claus break in the normal execution of his duties?…

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Posted in: Panorama, Uncategorized Filed under: bad santa, defending santa claus, lawbreaker santa

Modern Lifestyles in Historic Homes

AnnMarie Kennon

Historic homes and buildings provide cultural experiences, and create benefits for leisure and tourism. The benefits are not always about…

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Posted in: Cover Stories, Features Filed under: amanda parr, chance leigh, dale ross, historic homes, john lawton, mickie ross, old town georgetown

Salvation Army Bell Ringers

AnnMarie Kennon

In December 1891, Salvation Army Captain Joseph McFee resolved to provide Christmas dinner to San Francisco’s poor, but the question…

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Posted in: Columns, Why is This a Thing? Filed under: andy webb, christmas bell ringers, fred brent, laura spradlin, salvation army, salvation army kettles, wayne nero

Ask An Expert: How To Keep Your Home Safe from… These Guys

AnnMarie Kennon

The FBI estimates 1 out of every 36 homes will be burglarized. While we have all heard the standard precautions…

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Posted in: Ask the Expert, Columns Filed under: camera doorbell, crime stoppers, home burglary, home security, smash and grab, stop thieves, tips for home security

Movers & Shakers • Carolyn Holloway

AnnMarie Kennon

Oh, I can’t pick just one,” she says when asked about her favorite non-profit. “But it is hard to put…

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Posted in: Columns, Movers & Shakers Filed under: a gift of time, carolyn holloway, georgetown arts center, holloway foundation, seeds of strength, southwestern university, williamson museum

FACTS TO BLOW YOUR MIND: The Nature of Nature

AnnMarie Kennon

Isaac Newton’s apple tree is still alive and growing today…technically. The tree was blown down in 1820, but remained rooted…

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Posted in: Columns, Facts to Blow Your Mind Filed under: guarana berries, helicoprion, isaac newton, mosquitoes

The Campbell Family Christmas

Five years ago, the Georgetown View introduced you to the Campbell family (pictured above with Pastor George Crisp) and their…

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Posted in: Features Filed under: 7th street homeless, austin homeless, claudia campbell, dwayne campbell, feedthemandfreethem, pastor george crisp

Holiday Crowd Pleasers… Just in Time

Cathy Payne

The holidays mean parties, get-togethers, and gatherings of all kinds. This month, we’re sharing some ideas that will get you five-star…

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Posted in: Columns, Food Filed under: apple dumplings, cranberry recipe, holiday dessert, no-bake cheesecake, pimento recipe

National Christmas Tree Visit

AnnMarie Kennon

Thanks to GISD Trustee Elizabeth McFarland, who called Councilman Kevin Pitts, who called Tourism Manager Cari Miller, who called the…

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Posted in: Columns, Parting Shots Filed under: capitol tree day, cari miller, georgetown texas, national christmas tree, pageant of peace

Five Questions with Santa Claus

AnnMarie Kennon

Despite his busy schedule, Santa “Phil” has been bringing Christmas in Georgetown for 11 years. He was able to take…

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Posted in: Five Questions Filed under: georgetown santa claus, phil gingrich, questions for santa

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