Jarrell

Jarrell ISD studying four-day school week

Katherine Hamilton
Thursday, January 5, 2023
As a strategy to improve teacher retention, Jarrell ISD is studying reducing the school week from five days to four.  JISD Communications Director Nick Spinetto said the four-day week concept in JISD is “exploratory” at this time and is being looked at as a way to keep teachers.
The last rays of the day’s sunlight fall on Prince of Peace Lutheran Church during the last week of 2022. The church is located on County Road 417 northwest of Taylor. (Andy Sharp)

The last rays of the day’s sunlight fall on Prince of Peace Lutheran Church during the last week of 2022. The church is located on County Road 417 northwest of Taylor. (Andy Sharp)

2022 in review

News Staff
Sunday, January 1, 2023
Happy new year! As we excitedly prepare for what’s to come in 2023, we also look back at the biggest news, events and developments of 2022.
The Hutto Fire Rescue David “Red” Oman Fire Station No. 3 is the third station located in the Sienna Subdivision. It is at 211 Limmer Loop, Hutto. (Courtesy Hutto Fire Rescue)

The Hutto Fire Rescue David “Red” Oman Fire Station No. 3 is the third station located in the Sienna Subdivision. It is at 211 Limmer Loop, Hutto. (Courtesy Hutto Fire Rescue)

County Briefs: New Hutto fire station; Commissioners revise public comment rules; and Jarrell gym fundraiser

Kate St. Clair
Sunday, December 18, 2022
Ribbon cutting at Hutto fire station    Williamson county celebrated a ribbon cutting by way of a “fire hose uncoupling” December 14 in Hutto. The Hutto Fire Rescue David “Red” Oman Fire Station No. 3 is the third station located in the Sienna Subdivision. It is at 211 Limmer Loop, Hutto.
Jarrell residents express skepticism that the 1916 Building was not salvageable. They met with district leaders December 7. (Photo by Katherine Anthony)

Jarrell residents express skepticism that the 1916 Building was not salvageable. They met with district leaders December 7. (Photo by Katherine Anthony)

Longtime Jarrell ISD residents disappointed over 1916 Building demo

Katherine Hamilton
Friday, December 9, 2022
Jarrell residents had seen a bright future for JISD’s 1916 Building when voters approved a bond in May 2021.  The bond included $4.9 million to upgrade the original school building into district and community office space, giving new life to the much-loved old structure.
Lucy Hollon, 16, a member of the Georgetown FFA program, left, and Payton Montandon, 16, with the Florence FFA program, prepare to show their sheep.

Lucy Hollon, 16, a member of the Georgetown FFA program, left, and Payton Montandon, 16, with the Florence FFA program, prepare to show their sheep.

Photos: Williamson County Livestock Show begins

Andy Sharp
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
The Williamson County Livestock Show is an annual event at the Williamson County Expo Center in Taylor. The event began this Sunday, December 4, and runs through the week.   
Piles of bricks are all that’s left of Jarrell ISD’s iconic 1916 Building. The district had planned to renovate, but engineers determined it was not structurally sound. The bricks will be used to construct an identical building. (Photo by Katherine Anthony)

Piles of bricks are all that’s left of Jarrell ISD’s iconic 1916 Building. The district had planned to renovate, but engineers determined it was not structurally sound. The bricks will be used to construct an identical building. (Photo by Katherine Anthony)

Jarrell ISD’s historic 1916 Building torn down

Katherine Hamilton
Monday, December 5, 2022
Jarrell ISD’s 1916 Building, which was slated for upcoming remodeling, has been disassembled after engineers said it was not structurally sound enough to renovate as previously planned. The district will now build an identical building in its place, JISD Communications Director Nick Spinetto said.
Jack Callison hangs an ornament on the tree to represent a victim of a violent crime in 2019.

Jack Callison hangs an ornament on the tree to represent a victim of a violent crime in 2019.

Tree of Angels returns for 10th year in Wilco

Kate St. Clair
Thursday, December 1, 2022
Williamson County will hold their 10th Tree of Angels Ceremony at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 10, at the historic courthouse, 710 South Main Street. This ceremony is a special memorial to the victims of violent crime and their families.
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