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Category: Columns

Saving Lives on Journey at a Time

December 4, 2024 Contributing Author

contributed by April Peiffer • Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter At the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter, saving lives is…

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Posted in: Columns, Shelter Stories Filed under: shelter pets, shelter transport program

Raise a Glass to Christmas

AnnMarie Kennon

As the holiday season rolls in, with its attendant cheer and chill, it’s important not to overlook the merry-making power…

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Posted in: Columns, Food Filed under: egg nog, holiday punch, hot chocolate float, hot mulled cider, whiskey sour

Poppy Talks: Reindeer Games

AnnMarie Kennon

The holiday gift exchange—a time-honored tradition of swapping trinkets, treasures, and (let’s be honest) underwhelming surprises. Every year, we put…

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Posted in: Columns, Poppy Talks Filed under: christmas satire, holiday humor, secret santa

Georgetown Celebrates Dia de los Muertos

Charlotte Kovalchuk

Georgetown’s first Dia De Los Muertos celebration brought to life the traditional Mexican holiday in November where families honor and…

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Posted in: Columns, Parting Shots Filed under: dia de los muertos, downtown georgetown, folklorica dancers, georgetown holidays

Investing in Excellence: The Georgetown Education Foundation’s Impact

November 4, 2024 Charlotte Kovalchuk

In a recent interview, Melinda Brasher, Georgetown ISD Director of Communications and Foundation board member, shared insightful responses about the…

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Posted in: Education, Non-Profit, Panorama Filed under: 50 fellas foodfest, dev padavil, georgetown education foundation, georgetown mentorship, GISD teacher grants, melinda brasher

Compassion — In Action

Charlotte Kovalchuk

Outside-the-Box Volunteering If you’re on the lookout for volunteer opportunities that go beyond the traditional food drives and     …

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Posted in: Columns, Non-Profit Filed under: all things wild, austin humane society, austin yellow bikes, dress for success, faith in action, GISD mentoring, inside books project, living grace ranch, simple sparrow farm

Threads of Comfort

Charlotte Kovalchuk

How the Linus Connection Brings Warmth To Children in Need photos courtesy Stephanie Sabatini The inspiration for The Linus Connection…

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Posted in: Columns, Non-Profit Filed under: cancer treatment support, linus connection, st philips united methodist church, stephanie sabatini

Unearthing the Past

November 1, 2024 Charlotte Kovalchuk

The Gault School Legacy of Discovery and Education Q&A with Dr. Jon Lohse The Gault School of Archaeological Research (GSAR) has played a pivotal…

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Posted in: Columns, Non-Profit Filed under: dr. john lohse, gault site, texas archaeology

Blazing New Paths

Charlotte Kovalchuk

The Georgetown Trails Foundation’s Mission to Connect Community and Nature Q&A with Aaron Zandler, vice-president of the Georgetown Trails Foundation…

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Posted in: Columns, Non-Profit Filed under: aaron zandler, georgetown trails, georgetown trails foundation

Facts to Blow Your Mind: Let’s Talk Turkey

AnnMarie Kennon

The first Thanksgiving, held in 1621, lasted three days and was attended by Pilgrims and Wampanoag. It also featured a…

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Posted in: Columns, Facts to Blow Your Mind Filed under: fun facts, november facts, thanksgiving facts, veterans day facts

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