Jarrell

Jarrell ISD’s new 1916 Building

Jarrell ISD’s new 1916 Building

Jarrell community celebrates opening of new 1916 Building

Katherine Hamilton
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Literally rising from rubble, Jarrell ISD’s new 1916 Building opened with a celebratory ribbon cutting and community open house on August 21.“This building represents the history of our community and families,” JISD Board president Crystal Phalen said.
Jarrell ISD board President Crystal Phalen (left) and Vice President Jenny Arnold cut the ribbon officially opening the new 1916 Building on August 21.

Jarrell ISD board President Crystal Phalen (left) and Vice President Jenny Arnold cut the ribbon officially opening the new 1916 Building on August 21.

Jarrell ISD celebrates rebirth of iconic 1916 Building

Katherine Hamilton
Thursday, August 22, 2024
The Jarrell community turned out Wednesday, August 21, to cut the blue ribbon and officially open JISD’s new 1916 Building. Two years ago, old bricks — rubble from the original 1916 Building deemed unsalvageable due to age and condition — were piled on the site.
1916 Building ribbon-cutting

1916 Building ribbon-cutting

Jarrell ISD celebrates rebirth of iconic 1916 Building

Katherine Hamilton
Thursday, August 22, 2024
The Jarrell community turned out Wednesday, August 21, to cut the blue ribbon and officially open JISD’s new 1916 Building, a replica of the original.Two years ago, old bricks — rubble from the original 1916 Building deemed unsalvageable — were piled on the site.
County Commissioner Valerie Covey of Precinct 3 presents the current state and expansion ideas for the County Jail and Justice Center during the August 20 commissioners court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County Commissioner Valerie Covey of Precinct 3 presents the current state and expansion ideas for the County Jail and Justice Center during the August 20 commissioners court meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County evaluating jail expansion, rework

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
The Williamson County Commissioners Court will implement a plan to provide short-term space to the Williamson County Jail beginning in October. Commissioner Valerie Covey Tuesday, August 20, discussed expanding the county jail and Justice Center to accommodate Wilco’s growing population.
County Commissioner Valerie Covey presents her idea on how the death investigators would function if the county were to adopt them in the budget. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County Commissioner Valerie Covey presents her idea on how the death investigators would function if the county were to adopt them in the budget. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Commissioners deliberate death investigator role in budget workshop

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
  For the second week in a row, Williamson County budget talks August 13 greatly focused on a request from Wilco’s four justices of the peace, who have asked for support to alleviate the growing demand that death inquests put on their offices.
Wilco Budget Officer Ashlie Holladay presents the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget for the county during the August 6 Commissioners Court meeting at the historic courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Wilco Budget Officer Ashlie Holladay presents the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget for the county during the August 6 Commissioners Court meeting at the historic courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County budget could go up 8.7 percent for FY 2025

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Williamson County’s preliminary budget for the 2025 fiscal year shows an estimated $609 million in total expenditures. The budget was presented to county commissioners by Budget Officer Ashlie Holladay during a preliminary budget discussion on Tuesday, August 6.
Bill Pickett

Bill Pickett

Cattleman’s Ball honors area rodeo performer

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
The Williamson Museum’s Cattleman’s Ball is heading to Round Rock this fall, and legendary cowboy Bill Pickett will be honored at the event for his impact on Texas and American history. The Cattleman’s Ball event will be held on October 3 at 6:30 p.m. at Kalahari Resort.
All four county Justices of the Peace give a presentation on the need for a medical examiner in Leander on July 25. From left to right: KT Musselman, Angela Williams, Evelyn McLean, Rhonda Redden. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

All four county Justices of the Peace give a presentation on the need for a medical examiner in Leander on July 25. From left to right: KT Musselman, Angela Williams, Evelyn McLean, Rhonda Redden. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Death Cases Stacking Up Part 2

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
 Editor’s note: This is part two of a series examining the multi-layered issue of Williamson County lacking a coroner's office. Part one explained the situation at hand and can be accessed online or in the July 24 print edition. The final installment is scheduled to be published on August 11.
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