Candidate for County Judge Bill Gravell announced this week that while he does plan to ensure Williamson County does not become a sanctuary county, he is unequivocally opposed to separating children from their families. "Caging children is an absolute wrong," Judge Gravell says, "But we
On August 17, the Rotary Club of Georgetown was the recipient of a check (photo below) for $50,000 from the Don Hewlett Chevrolet Buick dealership. They are a proud sponsor of many school programs, community events and non-profit organizations around Central Texas. This donation continues
The Lone Star Model A Ford Club is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a gala event at the Berry Creek Country Club September 23 at 5pm. Open to the public, tickets are $20-$50 for members and guests and include social hour, dinner and a special
Southwestern Football about winning on and off the Field The Southwestern University Pirates have already won (quite handily) their first two games of the season and The Advocate is proud of the team and the school. But we don't really have a sports page, we looked
Outstanding Assistant Principal of the Year Marie Grigsby, Assistant Principal of Jarrell High School has been selected to represent the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals as a Region #13 Outstanding Assistant Principal of the Year. TASSP recognizes outstanding principals and assistant principals from the 20-region
By the time you read this, Garden of Hope of Central Texas may already have opened its doors to provide a safe and cozy new home for as many as 20 foster children. This 100-year old church in Salado has undergone a major renovation
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz made a retail stop in Georgetown to visit with local residents and generate support for the Republican ticket in the general election November 6. More than 400 friendly attendees filled a restaurant on Austin Avenue to hear the Senator's recap on Congressional
Judge Brandy Hallford is our choice for Judge, County Court at Law #1. Her experience is indisputable but it’s her heart for children’s issues that is remarkable. Judge Hallford's leadership, strength, plus a whopping 21 years of criminal, juvenile, family, civil and probate law get
Evelyn McLean is my choice for Justice of the Peace, Pct 3. She has a lifetime of experience, the kind of experience that has those words right in the name—a Peace Officer working every day to ensure Justice. Every day in the police department she
No, I don't mean for the finale of America's Got Talent. I'm talking about the mid-term elections November 6. I'm so anxious about people who don't study on local races that I'm going to re-purpose my own column, something I used to brag I would