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Jarrell ISD to launch hybrid learning pilot program

Katherine Hamilton
Sunday, June 7, 2026
Jarrell ISD is expanding opportunities to meet high school students’ needs by launching a new Hybrid Learning Pilot program for the 2026-27 school year. The Jarrell ISD Board of Trustees approved the pilot during its May 20 meeting.
The City of Round Rock expanded the Rock’N River to include a 775-foot action river with a typhoon wave generator and a barrel roll wave generator. Photo courtesy of the City of Round Rock’s Parks and Recreation

The City of Round Rock expanded the Rock’N River to include a 775-foot action river with a typhoon wave generator and a barrel roll wave generator. Photo courtesy of the City of Round Rock’s Parks and Recreation

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Around Wilco: Round Rock celebrates Rock’N River

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Round Rock water parkThe City of Round Rock celebrated the completion of the Rock’N River Phase 3 Expansion Project on May 22 at 3300 East Palm Valley Boulevard. The project includes a 775-foot action river with two wave features: a typhoon wave generator and a barrel roll wave generator.
Stephan Putsejovsky, Jarrell’s water superintendent (center), presents the proposal for the City of Jarrell to gain nearly 1,300 acres from Georgetown's CCN, May 5. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Stephan Putsejovsky, Jarrell’s water superintendent (center), presents the proposal for the City of Jarrell to gain nearly 1,300 acres from Georgetown's CCN, May 5. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Jarrell places bid for Georgetown CCN

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, May 11, 2026
Jarrell is obtaining more than 1,000 undeveloped acres of Georgetown’s water territory, and has submitted official paperwork to the Public Utility Commissioner of Texas to complete the transfer.
Kevin Kennedy from Mahomet, Texas, in Burnet County, presents what a 765 kV transmission line is and how far they will spread across the state at a town hall in Salado, April 23. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Kevin Kennedy from Mahomet, Texas, in Burnet County, presents what a 765 kV transmission line is and how far they will spread across the state at a town hall in Salado, April 23. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Power struggle: Neighbors oppose incoming transmission lines

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, May 4, 2026
In a church down the winding roads of southwest Salado, a group of North Williamson County and Bell County landowners gathered on April 23 to learn about a proposed extra-high-voltage electricity transmission line that will cut through their properties as it makes its way across the state.
The Williamson County Commissioners Court approves the mid-year creation of a new position for the Elections Department, April 21. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

The Williamson County Commissioners Court approves the mid-year creation of a new position for the Elections Department, April 21. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Elections Office adds new position to handle rise in public Information requests

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, April 23, 2026
The Williamson County Elections Department is falling behind on completing public information requests, and will hire a new coordinator to help address the increased number of requests made in recent years.

May 2 Williamson County Sample Ballot

Nicholas Cicale
Friday, April 17, 2026
The following sample ballot lists all items that will appear on ballots in Williamson County for the May 2, 2026 election. Individual resident ballots are based on which precinct they live in.
County Judge Steve Snell (center), is joined by the county commissioners Russ Boles of Precinct 4, far left, Valerie Covey of Precinct 3, center left, Cynthia Long, center right, and Terry Cook, far right) as they listen to the county department heads’ needs for the upcoming budget during a workshop on Friday, April 10. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County Judge Steve Snell (center), is joined by the county commissioners Russ Boles of Precinct 4, far left, Valerie Covey of Precinct 3, center left, Cynthia Long, center right, and Terry Cook, far right) as they listen to the county department heads’ needs for the upcoming budget during a workshop on Friday, April 10. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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2027 County Budget: Williamson County departments ask for personnel

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Williamson County department heads are requesting more than 100 new employees be added to the county’s 2027 fiscal year budget. Which positions, if any, are filled, however, remains up in the air.
The map for Two Step Inn shows a new layout compared to other years, no chair zones, more restrooms and the locations of brand pop-ups. (Map Courtesy Two Step Inn)

The map for Two Step Inn shows a new layout compared to other years, no chair zones, more restrooms and the locations of brand pop-ups. (Map Courtesy Two Step Inn)

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Prepare for Two Step Inn in Georgetown this weekend

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
The Two Step Inn country musical festival returns to San Gabriel Park this weekend, April 18-19. This year’s Two Step Inn headliners include Brooks & Dunn, Chris Stapleton, the Goo Goo Dolls and Randy Travis.

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Yesteryears: Outgoing Granger Mayor Dollie

Yesteryears
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
140 Years Ago (April 15, 1886)Glimpses of GeorgetownStraw hats have made an appearance. It will soon be time for dusters and palm leaf fans.A nice carpet, just placed on the floor of Mr. S. F. Owen's ice cream parlor, adds very much to its appearance.
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