Child Advocacy Center Training First Responders on Signs of Abuse
[caption id="attachment_957" align="alignleft" width="300"] Captain Dan Cohen, EMS Clinical Practices and video producer.[/caption] We would like to be out of business
Judge Barker’s Veteran Court Grads
[caption id="attachment_951" align="alignleft" width="200"] Congressman John Carter[/caption] November 7, Judge Laura Barker recognized seven graduates of the Williamson County Veterans Court. This is the fourth graduation for the program, and the second with Judge Laura Barker presiding. “I’m truly honored to be a part of the Williamson
Jarrell Enrollment Tops 1500
[caption id="attachment_940" align="alignleft" width="256"] Aerial view of a portion of current construction in Jarrell.[/caption] Jarrell ISD announced November 4 that district enrollment has reached 1505 students; a 50 percent increase over the past five years. Superintendent Dr. Bill Chapman reports current projections show there is no
SU Students Argue Age Discrimination in Mock Court
[caption id="attachment_948" align="alignleft" width="300"] Junior Esteban Woo Kee and Sophomore Co-Captain Samantha Pentecost listen to coach direction prior to arguing the case for the plaintiff.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_950" align="alignleft" width="245"] Junior, Team Captain Maddison Elliott manages the Defense during pre-competition practice[/caption] Ten Southwestern University students are studying and
Silver Shields Support Seniors
Seniors in Georgetown have a new safety net when it comes to feeling assured and included. The Georgetown Police Department has, as part of its Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) program, a group called Silver Shields, which provides services to homebound citizens and a sense
What’s News at St. David’s?
Growth Last month, St. David’s Georgetown Hospital completed the construction of a new driveway and signs along I-35 between Rt 2243 and SR29 (photo) to provide improved, more visible access to the hospital for emergency vehicles, patients and employees. On November 10, the hospital announced a $1.9-million
Who Are We Thanking on Thanksgiving?
by Mike Payne How important was Thanksgiving to the founders and leaders of our country? Based on their own words, apparently, it was very important. In 1621, Mayflower pilgrim, and later governor of the newly formed New England colony, Edward Winslow wrote, “Our harvest being gotten in,
In Central Texas, Every Day is Veteran’s Day
[caption id="attachment_952" align="alignleft" width="200"] Eliseo Recheverri (5) and his hero (dad), Army Infantryman Jairo Recheverri at Carver Elementary Nov 11[/caption] As we paused last week to honor our Veteran’s on Veteran’s Day, I believe every day we should honor and thank our Veterans. In Central Texas
Boys to Men of God: A Knight to Remember
Boys to Men of God is a Christian organization in Georgetown that exists to provide mentor-ship opportunities to boys between the ages of 4 and 12 who have experienced the absence of a father figure in their lives. Robert Hall used to be a small
Upcoming Conference for Moms
Georgetown is known for its altruism and reputation for giving and it seems there is no group that can’t use a little lift or some outside help every now and then. Including moms. To that end, Alecia Jones is the founder of Mom Care Network, a