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Jarrell ISD names new principal for Igo Elementary School

Katherine Hamilton
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Jarrell ISD Board of Trustees unanimously named Leslie Vazquez as the new principal of Igo Elementary School. The board made its decision at a special meeting on July 13.Ms. Vazquez joins Jarrell ISD from Del Valle ISD, where she served in several leadership roles, including principal.

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Cities, state at crossroads with data center growth

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
In 1999, the Bland family envisioned its 87 acres of farmland being turned into a park for families on the south side of Taylor.In a land deed, the Bland family initially sold the property to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation.
The main entrance area of the Williamson County Administration Building is pictured during the Grand Opening Celebration of the new facility on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. A County Showcase was held in addition to a ribbon cutting ceremony in the County Commissioners Courtroom. Photo by Andy Sharp

The main entrance area of the Williamson County Administration Building is pictured during the Grand Opening Celebration of the new facility on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. A County Showcase was held in addition to a ribbon cutting ceremony in the County Commissioners Courtroom. Photo by Andy Sharp

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Williamson County opens new administrative building

Andy Sharp and Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
The new county courtroom buzzed Tuesday morning with talk, hugs and handshakes as residents celebrated the opening of the new County Administration Building. “This building is a testament to the fast growing county,” County Judge Steve Snell said in his opening speech.
From left, Layne Verhelst, MTL Construction; Kyle McCoy, HNTB; Junaid Akhtar, JMT; Brian Olson, Precinct 4 chief deputy constable; Troy Marx, City of Thrall Mayor; Russ Boles, Precinct 4 Commissioner; Robert Martinez, HNTB; Liviu Reynolds; Front Line Advisory Group (FLAG); Korey Jackson, FLAG; Sarah Molina, Cobb Fendley; and Keith Taylor, HNTB. Photo Courtesy Williamson County

From left, Layne Verhelst, MTL Construction; Kyle McCoy, HNTB; Junaid Akhtar, JMT; Brian Olson, Precinct 4 chief deputy constable; Troy Marx, City of Thrall Mayor; Russ Boles, Precinct 4 Commissioner; Robert Martinez, HNTB; Liviu Reynolds; Front Line Advisory Group (FLAG); Korey Jackson, FLAG; Sarah Molina, Cobb Fendley; and Keith Taylor, HNTB. Photo Courtesy Williamson County

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Around Wilco: North Barker Street Project breaks ground in Thrall

News Staff
Sunday, July 12, 2026
North Barker Street Project breaks ground in ThrallWilliamson County officials, in partnership with the City of Thrall, broke ground on the North Barker Street Project on Monday, June 29.
Matt Lindemann, Williamson County Sheriff. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Matt Lindemann, Williamson County Sheriff. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

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Williamson County expands take-home vehicle policy for sheriff's deputies

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Williamson County sheriff’s deputies can now take their vehicles home if they live up to 20 miles outside the county line.In a 3-2 vote, Williamson County Commissioners Court updated the county policy June 30 based on a request by Sheriff Matt Lindemann.
Williamson County Judge Steve Snell, left, Central Texas Community Foundation executive director Amy Merida, center, and Travis County Judge Andy Brown, right, provide and update on the financial assistance to the July Floods, December 1, 2025. Sun Archive.

Williamson County Judge Steve Snell, left, Central Texas Community Foundation executive director Amy Merida, center, and Travis County Judge Andy Brown, right, provide and update on the financial assistance to the July Floods, December 1, 2025. Sun Archive.

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One year later: Williamson County looks back at July 5 flood, follow up support

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, July 6, 2026
One year after devastating floods forever changed communities across Central Texas, the Central Texas Community Foundation has released its one-year impact report. The findings show that an outpouring of community support helped hundreds of families rebuild their lives.
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.
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.
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