Jarrell

Patrick South, left, takes his oath to be the City of Jarrell’s new police chief at Jarrell’s city hall on October 25.  Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Patrick South, left, takes his oath to be the City of Jarrell’s new police chief at Jarrell’s city hall on October 25. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

New chief at the helm in Jarrell

The City of Jarrell swore in Patrick South as the city’s new police chief at Jarrell City Hall on October 25. Chief South has over 30 years of law enforcement experience under his belt.    “The interview process was a pretty drawn-out process,” City Manager Danielle Singh said. “We had lunch.
The Williamson County Commissioner’s Court voted to approve the new hospital rate during the October 24 meeting at the County Courthouse.  Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson County Commissioner’s Court voted to approve the new hospital rate during the October 24 meeting at the County Courthouse. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Commissioners approved new hospital rate

The Williamson County Commissioners Court held a public hearing and voted to approve a new Local Provider Participation Funds hospital rate at the October 24 meeting in the County Courthouse.
Both livestock and crops have seen the impacts of the over 40 days of triple digit weather Central Texas experienced this summer. (Sun Archive)

Both livestock and crops have seen the impacts of the over 40 days of triple digit weather Central Texas experienced this summer. (Sun Archive)

Drought affects Wilco farmers, ranchers

Despite the rapid growth of technological businesses in Williamson County, agriculture remains a top industry, providing jobs and food for both those in and outside of the county. According to the Farm Service Agency there are 291,000 acres of cropland in Williamson County.

Early voting starts October 23

With numerous elections taking place throughout Williamson County, Wilco residents will have an opportunity to vote early beginning October 23 and on election day November 7. County residents can visit any Williamson County polling location to cast their vote.
Inventor Charles Ashby explains the improved Hands-Free Extractor at the Jarrell ISD Cafeteria Annex Building on October 11. The invention can be attached at the hips, slung across the shoulder or pulled. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Inventor Charles Ashby explains the improved Hands-Free Extractor at the Jarrell ISD Cafeteria Annex Building on October 11. The invention can be attached at the hips, slung across the shoulder or pulled. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Jarrell inventor improves device

Charles Ashby demonstrated his improved invention, the Hands Free Extractor, on October 11 in the Jarrell ISD Cafeteria Annex Building.

National Fire Protection Week focuses on cooking safety

The Williamson County Fire Marshal’s office is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association to promote this year’s Fire Protection Week campaign, “Cooking safety starts with you. Pay attention to fire prevention.”  Fire Prevention Week is October 8 through 14.
Director of Road and Bridge J. Terron Everston, left, answers questions from residents about proposed 2023 road bond projects. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Director of Road and Bridge J. Terron Everston, left, answers questions from residents about proposed 2023 road bond projects. Photo courtesy of Williamson County.

Williamson County hosts first bond information open house

Williamson County residents had an opportunity to learn about and discuss the upcoming county bond election at an open house at the Georgetown Annex off of Wilco Way October 3. Two county bonds will be up to vote in November.