Florence

Israel Chavez, in red, poses with his family and the Williamson County Emergency Medical Services crew that aided him when he had a sudden cardiac arrest. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Israel Chavez, in red, poses with his family and the Williamson County Emergency Medical Services crew that aided him when he had a sudden cardiac arrest. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The heart of the matter: Survivor speaks about cardiac arrest

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Jarrell resident Israel Chavez described his lifestyle as "semi-active." As a cabinet inspector for new home construction, the 43-year-old also logged an additional 10 to 15 miles daily on a stationary bike to manage his Type 2 diabetes.
Wild sunflowers fill a field along Farm to Market Roas 1466 (above) and County Road 456 (right) near Coupland on Tuesday, June 3.

Wild sunflowers fill a field along Farm to Market Roas 1466 (above) and County Road 456 (right) near Coupland on Tuesday, June 3.

Sunflowers welcome summer time, smiles

Andy Sharp
Monday, June 9, 2025
Happy flowers. Officially, they’re wild sunflowers, but just seeing them adorning the landscape brings joy. While the large ones that people take time to plant are nice, their smaller cousins are growing in abundance as summer nears.
Alvin Lankford, chief appraiser for the Williamson Central Appraisal District, presents the 2025 data during the June 3 Commissioners Court. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Alvin Lankford, chief appraiser for the Williamson Central Appraisal District, presents the 2025 data during the June 3 Commissioners Court. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County sees 8.47% increase in market value

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, June 6, 2025
Williamson County’s total market value increased by about 8.47 percent in 2025, according to the June 3 presentation from the Appraisal District. The county’s total market value at $184.69 billion for 2025, up from $170.27 billion in 2024, according to the preliminary data.
The Florence Police Department is joined by the Williamson County Constable Precinct 3, the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office and the Texas Department of Public Safety outside Florence City Hall for the first “Operation Safe Start” initiative, May 29. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Florence Police Department is joined by the Williamson County Constable Precinct 3, the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office and the Texas Department of Public Safety outside Florence City Hall for the first “Operation Safe Start” initiative, May 29. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Florence PD fosters law enforcement partnerships, encourages safe driving

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Drivers passing through Florence last Thursday may have noticed an increased law enforcement presence patrolling the streets.
A three-bedroom, three-bathroom house is for sale for $975,000, located off the Square on Church Street in Georgetown. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

A three-bedroom, three-bathroom house is for sale for $975,000, located off the Square on Church Street in Georgetown. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Listings up, sales down in Central Texas

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, May 29, 2025
In April, the Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown Metropolitan Statistical Area saw an 11.5 percent increase in new home listings, according to the latest Central Texas Housing Report released by Unlock MLS.
Overlook Park at Lake Georgetown is shown on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 as big waves of water pound the shoreline. For the first time in a long while, Lake Georgetown is approaching its full level of 791 feet. Sun Archive.

Overlook Park at Lake Georgetown is shown on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 as big waves of water pound the shoreline. For the first time in a long while, Lake Georgetown is approaching its full level of 791 feet. Sun Archive.

County bakes, lakes ache

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Despite the recent rain relief this month, the Brazos River Authority and Williamson County are bracing for a hot, dry summer. The Farmer’s Almanac predicted this year to be a “scorcher of a summer” with Texas having a “Hot and Dry” outlook and temperature increasing, “4 degrees above normal.
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