Jarrell

Jason Rodriguez looks over features of a limestone cave (one of several) at Pecan Springs Karst Preserve.

Jason Rodriguez looks over features of a limestone cave (one of several) at Pecan Springs Karst Preserve.

1,205-acre nature preserve opens near Jarrell

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, October 2, 2023
Hill County Conservancy held its first public event at the Pecan Springs Karst Preserve on National Public Lands Day, September 23. Located five miles west of Jarrell, an estimated 50 people attended the opening.
Chief Information Officer Richard Semple presents an update on the county computer-aided dispatch system Unify during Commissioners Court at the September 26 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Chief Information Officer Richard Semple presents an update on the county computer-aided dispatch system Unify during Commissioners Court at the September 26 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County Commissioners Court hears update on dispatch software

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Richard Semple from the Williamson County Information and Technology Department presented an update about Unify, the data-sharing hub between 9-1-1 dispatch centers in the region, to the County Commissioners Court during the Tuesday, September 26, meeting.

Williamson County unemployment stays at 3.9 percent

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
The Texas Workforce Commission released updated unemployment numbers for Central Texas counties for August 2023.  Williamson County’s unemployment rate stayed low: 3.9 percent.  Currently, 634,898 people are employed in the Rural Capitol Area.

Williamson County hosts bond information meetings

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, September 21, 2023
The public is invited to learn more about the approaching Williamson County bond election and proposed projects at informational open houses in October. The Williamson County Commissioners Court on August 8 approved calling an election for two propositions on the November 7 General Election ballot.
A March 21, 2022, tornado traveled through east Williamson County affecting Round Rock, Hutto and Granger. Photo by Gabe Cox.

A March 21, 2022, tornado traveled through east Williamson County affecting Round Rock, Hutto and Granger. Photo by Gabe Cox.

Tornadoes terrify Wilco, and rightly so

Kaitlyn Wilkes and Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, September 21, 2023
A storm makes its way through Central Texas. As it approaches, the clouded sky takes on a green hue and everything becomes eerily still. These are telltale signs that show a tornado is fast approaching.
Tara Jempty, director of program eligibility and social services of the Williamson County and Cities Health District, speaks of medical problems in the county’s poorer communities at the courthouse during a September 19 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Tara Jempty, director of program eligibility and social services of the Williamson County and Cities Health District, speaks of medical problems in the county’s poorer communities at the courthouse during a September 19 meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Williamson County indigent health care program at highest enrollment

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, September 21, 2023
With Williamson County ranked the third healthiest county in Texas, 12 percent of people under 65 don’t have health insurance, still better than most of the state. But with unforeseen circumstances leading to a lack of money to pay for health care and the current poverty rate at 6.
Marissa A. Austin, chief executive officer of Court Appointed Special Advocates of Williamson County, poses the 2023 Impact Award from the Central Texas Community Foundation. Photo courtesy of CASA of Williamson County.

Marissa A. Austin, chief executive officer of Court Appointed Special Advocates of Williamson County, poses the 2023 Impact Award from the Central Texas Community Foundation. Photo courtesy of CASA of Williamson County.

CASA of Williamson County receives the 2023 Impact Award

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Three nonprofits across Central Texas were honored at the fifth Central Texas Community Foundation Legacy Luncheon on Wednesday, September 13.

FDA approves new round of Covid-19 booster shots

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new Covid-19 vaccine that will soon be made available to the public.  Last week, on September 12, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended a Covid-19 vaccine that has been updated for 2023-2024.
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