by Dana Willard, Round Rock East Stake Media Specialist GEORGETOWN, Texas -- Citizens of Georgetown honored veterans this week with its third annual Field of Honor which displays 1,500 full-sized United States flags in an open area at San Gabriel Park. Hosted by Georgetown's Rotary Club, it is a sight to be seen and felt, as viewers reflect on those who have given their lives … [Read more...] about Georgetown honors veterans
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Pfugerville nativity event draws huge crowd
by Kelly J. Larson, Austin Area Public Affairs Coordinating Council Media Specialist PFLUGERVILLE, Texas -- More than 450 nativity sets are the main attraction this weekend at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 700 N. Heatherwilde in Pflugerville, Texas. The church building is filled with displays of figurines from elegant to whimsical that feature the birth … [Read more...] about Pfugerville nativity event draws huge crowd
Preparing for President Nelson’s Visit
by Kelly J. Larson, Austin Area Public Affairs Coordinating Council Media Specialist AUSTIN, Texas -- It has been more than a decade since the Alamodome was the venue for people to gather to hear from a latter-day prophet. On Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, at 6 p.m., Russell M. Nelson, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Elder David A. Bednar, of the Quorum of … [Read more...] about Preparing for President Nelson’s Visit
LDS and Islamic communities dine together during Ramadan
by Kelly J. Larson, Austin Area Public Affairs Coordinating Council Media Specialist ROUND ROCK, Texas -- For the past two years, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have joined with Islamic community members to break the fast during the Muslim Ramadan, a 30 day period of fasting, at each faith's home turf in Round Rock and Georgetown recently. "After … [Read more...] about LDS and Islamic communities dine together during Ramadan
Hutto teen honored for work with special needs school in Ghana
Darnell Smalls delivers essential supplies at the Aboom School for Special Needs in Ghana on June 23, 2017. (Photo/Jeanette Smalls) by Zach Zavoral Darnell Smalls, an LDS young man from Hutto, Texas, traveled to Ghana, where his family is from, for his Eagle project for the Boy Scouts of America. An article about his experience appeared in the Taylor Press here. … [Read more...] about Hutto teen honored for work with special needs school in Ghana