The Austin American-Statesman has been highlighting the stories of needy Austin-area families for years through their annual “Season For Caring” campaign.   One struggling family that includes Eddie Cousins, Jamie Yancy and their six children were happily surprised at their Round Rock home on Thursday night with a complete home makeover thanks in great part to 21 team members from Amplify Credit Union

.   Staffers contributed 180 hours of time fixing up this family’s home and contributed $20,000 in repairs.   Wanting to get away from the drug culture and lifestyle of southern California several years ago, the family packed their bags and moved to Texas.   They’re getting by despite the challenges.   Christmas will be brighter this year though!

The Georgetown Police Department held its Blue Santa distribution last weekend at the old Georgetown library.   Blue Santa, going strong for over 20 years here, provides Christmas boxes of gifts for families in the area who might otherwise have nothing to place under their Christmas trees.   It’s a wonderful way to give back to the community.   These are a few photos taken for the Williamson County Sun.

The little town of Weir, in Williamson County, Texas, only has a few hundred people, but that hasn’t stopped them from putting on a great little Christmas parade every Christmas season for over 25 years.    Where else can you see vintage John Deere tractors and pet goats taking a prominent role?   And mayor Mervin Walker, always there in his cowboy hat, sitting astride his El Camino automobile?   It’s a whole lot of fun, very Texas!