Florence

The Old Town July 4 parade travels trough the neighborhood as residents walk to San José Park in Georgetown in 2023. (Sun Archive)

The Old Town July 4 parade travels trough the neighborhood as residents walk to San José Park in Georgetown in 2023. (Sun Archive)

July 4 festivals, activities abound across Wilco

Nicholas Cicale
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
This week, the United States of America celebrates 250 years of independence, and groups across Williamson County are hosting patriotic activities, fireworks and more.Old Town Neighborhood Parade The Old Town Neighborhood Fourth of July Parade — hosted by City Council Member Amanda Parr — will...
This appears to be a $20 bill, but text on the front and back states that it’s for motion picture purposes only, indicating that it’s fake and of no monetary value. Fake or prop money like this has been circulating in town. (Courtesy First Texas Bank)

This appears to be a $20 bill, but text on the front and back states that it’s for motion picture purposes only, indicating that it’s fake and of no monetary value. Fake or prop money like this has been circulating in town. (Courtesy First Texas Bank)

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First Texas Bank sees a rise in fake money in business deposits

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Businesses across Central Texas are increasingly depositing prop money that resembles U.S. currency, according to First Texas Bank, which says its tellers in Georgetown and other branches have seen a noticeable rise in the fake bills over the past three months.
Located at 10860 East Crystal Falls Parkway in Leander, the Leander Union includes more than 65,000 square feet of retail and dining, with Westlake Dermatology as an anchor tenant.

Located at 10860 East Crystal Falls Parkway in Leander, the Leander Union includes more than 65,000 square feet of retail and dining, with Westlake Dermatology as an anchor tenant.

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Around Wilco: Leander mixed-use development nears finish line

Nalani Nuylan
Sunday, June 28, 2026
Austin-based developer Topo Development Group is nearing completion on Leander Union, located at 10860 East Crystal Falls Parkway.The development spans approximately 155,000 square feet across retail, office, and community-oriented spaces.
Zane Guerra of Jourdanton, Texas prepares to take part in Team Roping during the Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo on Friday, June 27, 2025. (Sun Archive)

Zane Guerra of Jourdanton, Texas prepares to take part in Team Roping during the Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo on Friday, June 27, 2025. (Sun Archive)

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Annual Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo this weekend

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse will celebrate its 82nd annual rodeo this weekend on June 26 and 27 in Jarrell. It takes place at the WCSP Arena, 1600 County Road 305.
A New World screwworm fly. (Mexican-American Commission for the Eradication of the Screwworm)

A New World screwworm fly. (Mexican-American Commission for the Eradication of the Screwworm)

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Destructive livestock parasite makes its way to Central Texas

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Earlier this month, the Texas Department of Agriculture confirmed its first cases of New World Screwworm, one of which was in Central Texas in Gillespie County near Fredericksburg. Texas has confirmed 15 total cases across the state as of June 22.
Williamson County Tax Assessor-Collector Larry Gaddes. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Williamson County Tax Assessor-Collector Larry Gaddes. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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Williamson County Tax Assessor-Collector relinquishes position

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Williamson County Tax Assessor-Collector Larry Gaddes is leaving his elected office to accept a position as deputy executive director of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.On Tuesday, June 9, the Williamson County Commissioners Court accepted Mr. Gaddes' resignation.
Florence residents line the pews as they wait to speak against an incoming 750-home subdivision during public comment at the June 9 Williamson County Commissioners Court meeting. From left: Howard Creasy, Frank Elverado (center), Melissa Rosenbusch-Spicer and Cristy Daniell. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Florence residents line the pews as they wait to speak against an incoming 750-home subdivision during public comment at the June 9 Williamson County Commissioners Court meeting. From left: Howard Creasy, Frank Elverado (center), Melissa Rosenbusch-Spicer and Cristy Daniell. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Florence-area development sparks debate

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
A new 750-home subdivision is coming to unincorporated land just outside the City of Florence.Residents surrounding the proposed Florence Meadows subdivision took to the dais June 9 during the Williamson County Commissioners Court meeting to ask the commissioners to “thoughtfully consider” scale...
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