Jarrell

Construction projects set to finish in 2024 in new report

Williamson County Commissioners Court heard their monthly construction update April 16. All projects are part of the county’s road bond program.   Robert Daigh, senior director of infrastructure, presented the updates on the road construction projects throughout the county by precinct.
A house in Cold Springs in Leander goes up for sale. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

A house in Cold Springs in Leander goes up for sale. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County real estate market report

In the latest report from the Austin Board of Realtors, new home listings across the Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown metropolitan area jumped to 4,714 new listings, 10.2 percent more than in March 2023.
Representatives from the Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center pose with the county commissioners during the April 9 meeting at the historic courthouse. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Representatives from the Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center pose with the county commissioners during the April 9 meeting at the historic courthouse. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

County addresses child abuse

The Williamson County Commissioners Court declared April as Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month during the April 9 meeting.
ROCK Founder and CEO Dr. Nancy Krenek gives a speech at the 18th annual Barn Dance on Saturday, April 6.

ROCK Founder and CEO Dr. Nancy Krenek gives a speech at the 18th annual Barn Dance on Saturday, April 6.

ROCK passes donation goal at Barn Dance

 - Phots by Nalani Nuylan   Ride Along Center for Kids surpassed its donation goal during the Saddle Up portion of the 18th annual Barn Dance, Saturday, April 6.    With an initial goal of $125,000, Saddle Up donors raised over $151,000. Funds will go to facility operations and supplies.
Sun Archive.

Sun Archive.

Star light, star bright

When Donna Leonard and her husband moved to Liberty Hill from California in 2015, her two older children paid a visit. It was a family tradition to look at the night sky and try to find a shooting star, so her family went star gazing at the back end of their new property.
Jarrell Ranch Middle School.

Jarrell Ranch Middle School.

Jarrell ISD trustees name new middle school to open in 2025

Jarrell ISD’s new middle school has been named Jarrell Ranch Middle School. Trustees unanimously approved the name on March 27. Jarrell Ranch Middle School, a  2023 bond project, is under construction on the east side of Farm to Market Road 487. It is scheduled to open in August 2025.

Cities see revenues in recent sales tax report

Cities across the county saw overall gains in sales tax yields according to the March report by the Texas Comptroller. When comparing the numbers, seven of the 12 reported cities gained earnings compared to 2023 data.