Jarrell

Director of Development Services Jorge Hernadez explains the Community Development Block Grant projects to Jarrell City Council at the December 3 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Director of Development Services Jorge Hernadez explains the Community Development Block Grant projects to Jarrell City Council at the December 3 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Construction Junction: Jarrell City Council approves grant-funded projects

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
 The City of Jarrell will use Williamson County block grants to fund two infrastructure projects. City council on December 3 accepted funds for the installation of a water line along County Road 305 and the reconstruction of Fifth Street with West Avenue A.
Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter Director Misty Valenta, center, with Kasey Spain, senior manager of Best Friends Network, right, presents a “No-Kill” plaque to the Williamson County Commissioners during the November 26 meeting. Commissioners in attendance from left to right are Cynthia Long, Terry Cook, and Valerie Covey, far left. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter Director Misty Valenta, center, with Kasey Spain, senior manager of Best Friends Network, right, presents a “No-Kill” plaque to the Williamson County Commissioners during the November 26 meeting. Commissioners in attendance from left to right are Cynthia Long, Terry Cook, and Valerie Covey, far left. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Williamson County celebrates shelter’s ‘no-kill’ status

Nalani Nuylan
Sunday, December 1, 2024
Things are happening at the Williamson County Animal Shelter, and the hard work is paying off. Shelter Director Misty Valenta was selected to join the Best Friends Animal Society’s Network Strategy Council.
Sun Archive.

Sun Archive.

Tree of Angels

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, November 25, 2024
 This year, families and residents can remember and honor victims of crime and their families for two weeks in the Williamson County Courthouse.The Williamson County District Attorney’s Office will host the 12th annual Tree of Angels ceremony December 3.
Fifth graders from Wolf Ranch Elementary learn about GPS through a hands-on activity hosted by the Williamson County Geographic Information Systems Council. The event taught about Geographic Information Systems. Photos courtesy of Williamson County.

Fifth graders from Wolf Ranch Elementary learn about GPS through a hands-on activity hosted by the Williamson County Geographic Information Systems Council. The event taught about Geographic Information Systems. Photos courtesy of Williamson County.

Field day teaches students about geography tech

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, November 22, 2024
 Wolf Ranch Elementary fifth graders visited the Georgetown Community Center this month to learn about geography and the technologies used by local governments to collect field data and survey the Wilco landscape.
Mayor Patrick Sherek, left, Alderman Place 1 Daniel Klepac, center, and Place 2 Alderwoman Lori Allen take their oaths to serve November 19.

Mayor Patrick Sherek, left, Alderman Place 1 Daniel Klepac, center, and Place 2 Alderwoman Lori Allen take their oaths to serve November 19.

New Jarrell council member take oaths

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Photos by Nalani Nuylan.Jarrell’s mayor and city council members were sworn into office on Tuesday night, November 19. Officiated by Judge Scott Matthews, incumbent Mayor Patrick Sherek and Alderman Daniel Klepac renewed their oaths to the city. Newcomer Lori Allen took her oath for the first time.
Election judges and clerks join Williamson County Party Chairs in the well of the Commissioners Courtroom. They were honored as election heroes. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Election judges and clerks join Williamson County Party Chairs in the well of the Commissioners Courtroom. They were honored as election heroes. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Record turnout, no complaints

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
 About 69 percent of the 448,421 registered voters in Williamson County participated in the November 5 general election. Wilco set records for early voting, with an estimated 232,000 voters casting their ballots ahead of election day, according to Elections Administrator Bridgette Escobedo.
Judge Sarah Bruchmiller of the 368th District Court (left), administered the oath of office to Christopher Alvarado (center), who was a Williamson County District Attorney’s Office intern. He is joined by District Attorney Shawn Dick, right. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office.

Judge Sarah Bruchmiller of the 368th District Court (left), administered the oath of office to Christopher Alvarado (center), who was a Williamson County District Attorney’s Office intern. He is joined by District Attorney Shawn Dick, right. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office.

Williamson County intern levels up after Bar exam

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
One of the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office’s first interns has passed his bar exam. Christopher “Auggie” Alvarado was part of the county’s inaugural internship program, and is now a sworn member of the State Bar of Texas. A lifelong Williamson County resident, Mr.
Pie Jacked in Round Rock offers vegan top-allergy free pies in three sizes. Displayed are a 9-inch family-sized apple pie, a 5.5-inch sweetie-sized cherry pie and a 4-inch cutie-size pumpkin pie.

Pie Jacked in Round Rock offers vegan top-allergy free pies in three sizes. Displayed are a 9-inch family-sized apple pie, a 5.5-inch sweetie-sized cherry pie and a 4-inch cutie-size pumpkin pie.

Thanksgiving pies available to order

Abbey Archer
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away. While some bakeries in the area — like Lulu’s Pie Shoppe on the Square — are already booked full for the holiday, there’s still some time to place a last-minute order for a traditional pie for your family’s dinner table.
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