Local Newspaper Staff Roster Update
Alexis Wilcosun reports from Wilco Sun with Alexis Billingslea and Kathryn Manasco guiding editorial. Matthew Brake oversees production while Jessica Ohle leads advertising. Linda Fenton directs circulation at Wilco Sun with internal production and accounting roles listed.
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Letter endorsing Harris and Walz for 2024 ticket
A veteran writes in support of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz for president and vice president, rebutting Donald Trump and JD Vance. The author argues Trump lacks character, highlights issues on abortion, IVF, and respect for service members, and urges voting for Harris and Walz on November 5.
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Rhetoric argues statue should be removed from courthouse square
Two letters dated August 18 and 21 claim county residents from north of the Mason Dixon line should not influence removal. The writer links the line to slavery, arguing the Civil War erased the distinction but the statue still symbolizes the old south. The piece urges removing the statue from the courthouse square.
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Andy Sharp's Photography Highlights Local Sights
The Sun features staff photographer Andy Sharp with a broad range of images from Georgetown and nearby areas. The focus includes landscapes, portraits of newsmakers, events, and notable elements around town.
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Harris and War Powers Contested by Critics
A reader voices deep concerns about Kamala Harris potential presidency arguing she would risk US war involvement. Citing Afghanistan withdrawal and delays in arm deliveries to Ukraine and Israel, they condemn policy directions and doubly question military leadership under Biden-Harris.
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Are we better off today than four years ago
In the August Sun letter, Landry asserts improvement since four years ago citing lower unemployment from 15.8 million to 7.9 percent? The piece credits the Biden administration for infrastructure work and gun safety and climate legislation while contrasting with the Trump era. It praises border policy moves and envisions further gains under President Kamala Harris.
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How to Get Your Letter in the Sun
Readers are invited to email letters to opinion at wilcosun com with the letter in the body. Include name address and daytime phone. Submissions become property of The Williamson County Sun and may be edited for length and clarity. Letters reflect the writer's views not the Sun. Maximum 350 words. Do not accuse private individuals or groups. Address policy positions of government entities politely. Cite sources for facts. No name calling or hateful language. Do not generalize about groups.
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New member joins ROCK healing herd with DAR grant
The Ride on Center for Kids ROCK program adds Bonnie the new horse through a San Gabriel Chapter DAR grant to assist female veterans in ROCK On Veterans. CEO Nancy Krenek credits DAR for sustaining services that aid veterans via equine therapy.
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Firefly Aerospace Names Jason Kim as New CEO
Cedar Park based Firefly Aerospace appoints Jason Kim as chief executive officer. Kim, former Millennium Space Systems head, brings deep aerospace and defense experience from Raytheon, Northrop Grumman, and the US Air Force, and will oversee more than 700 employees. The firm aims to launch Alpha this year, place Blue Ghost on the Moon, and orbit Elytra while advancing the Medium Launch Vehicle.
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