Jarrell

Eddie Dever of Bellville, Texas, competing in Tie Down Roping, stands with his horse Tweetie during the National Anthem.

Williamson County Sheriff's Posse Rodeo takes center stage in Jarrell

Nalani Nuylan

Monday, June 26, 2023

According to the Texas State Historical Society, the rodeo is a Texas tradition that dates back to the 16th century. when Spanish conquistadors brought horses and cattle to the U.S.

Sales tax update: Taylor more than doubles sales compared to last year

Nalani Nuylan

Thursday, June 22, 2023

The following are sales tax revenues reported by the Texas Comptroller in June 2023, which is representative of activity from two months prior: Georgetown In the June 2023 report, Georgetown sales tax generated decreased by 7.81 percent when compared to June 2022.

Jarrell ISD trustees will approve architectural concepts June 21 for its new middle school, which should open in 2025. They got an early look at some ideas in May.

Jarrell ISD looks at design concepts for new middle school

Katherine Hamilton

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Jarrell ISD trustees are mulling over design features for the district’s voter-approved middle school and will approve architectural concepts at their June 21 meeting, Communications Director Nick Spinetto said.

Jarrell ISD officials celebrated completed upgrades to district athletic facilities with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Jarrell High School stadium on June 7.

Jarrell ISD celebrates athletic facility improvements

Katherine Hamilton

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Jarrell ISD officials celebrated completed upgrades to district athletic facilities with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Jarrell High School stadium on June 7. The $1.75 million project was funded through the voter-approved 2021 bond program.

Jarrell ISD forms district police force

Katherine Hamilton

Saturday, May 20, 2023

Jarrell ISD trustees on Wednesday, May 17, approved the creation of a school district police force and will discontinuing use of school resource officers provided by the Jarrell Police Department. The change will take place when the 2023- 24 school year begins in August.

Jarrell ISD evaluates school safety

Katherine Hamilton

Monday, May 15, 2023

Jarrell ISD trustees want to look at different campus security plans used in Texas school districts and have asked Superintendent Toni Hicks to bring security options for the next school year. At a May 3 trustees meeting, Ms.

JISD’s Double Creek Elementary School will open this fall, but is expected to exceed capacity in two years.

Report projects newest Jarrell ISD elementary will exceed capacity in two years

Katherine Hamilton

Sunday, April 16, 2023

With a capacity of 900 students, Jarrell ISD’s new Double Creek Elementary will open with 750 students August 16. The latest demographics report presented by Zonda Education, however, predicts that the school will exceed its capacity by 2025-26.

Sheriff Mike Gleason speaks at a drug awareness event in March.

New ‘zombie drug’ xylazine adds stress to drug prevention efforts

Kate St. Clair

Monday, April 3, 2023

During commissioners court Tuesday, March 22, Williamson County Sheriff Mike Gleason told commissioners that the department is tracking a new drug recently found in the county— a sedative called xylazine.

Jarrell PD had an increased presence at Jarrell Middle School on Monday.

Jarrell Police investigating weekend shooting threat against Jarrell Middle School

Katherine Hamilton

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Jarrell Police Department is investigating an online threat made over the weekend, which stated Jarrell Middle School would be the target of a shooting, Jarrell Interim Police Chief Pacer Korn confirmed Monday, March 28. No shooting occurred, but Mr.

Brianna Spencer, 8, of Georgetown, is pictured February 10, 2013, as she gets to know Dusty, a dog for adoption at the Georgetown Animal Shelter.

Wilco approves animal shelter feasibility study

Kate St. Clair

Sunday, March 26, 2023

Williamson County approved a feasibility study which will look at options for merging the city of Georgetown’s animal shelter services with the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter.

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